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10 Powerful Online Directory Software Tools
Wild Apricot Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2017
If you're looking to build an online directory, here are 10 powerful online directory software tools that can get you started right away. Directory-Software
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[Infographic] Hold Your Ground: Tips for Print and Digital Directories to Successfully Co-Exist
Association Adviser
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Can print and digital member directories peacefully (and profitably) co-exist? Our latest infographic explores four steps to making and distributing a successful print/digital directory pair. We think so.
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A Directory Your Members Will Actually Use
SilkStart
JANUARY 9, 2017
Your member directory should be more than just a list of names. Leverage SilkStart’s built-in directory application as an engaging online resource and empower your members with the tools they need to build relationships, further their careers, and learn from others in your database.
How to Demonstrate Membership Value with Your Online Directory
MembersClicks
JUNE 12, 2018
Does one of those tricks include talking about their online directory placement? Your online directory is often overlooked by members, but there are a lot of hidden secrets about this benefit - and ways that you can demonstrate that value! When it comes to showing members the value of their investment in your organization, we’re sure you have a few tricks up your sleeve. If not, it should!
Are You Setting Members Up for Success in Your Online Directory?
MembersClicks
APRIL 4, 2018
Being placed in your organization’s online directory is an important benefit to membership. Beyond including each member in your directory, what else are you doing to really help them gain visibility and take advantage of those perks? It can be pretty easy to do, given that most member-based organization directories are online these days!
Managing Multiple Member Directories in Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot Blog
MARCH 28, 2012
With Wild Apricot, you can create multiple membership application forms and directories to manage different membership types, and single out categories such as sponsors, discounted membership levels, and more. Find out how! membership database management online database Wild Apricot
FTC Seeks to Stop Tradeshow Directory Scam
Associations Now
APRIL 18, 2013
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is seeking to permanently halt a Slovakia-based operation from scamming small businesses and nonprofit organizations into collectively paying millions of dollars to be listed in an online exhibitors’ directory called FAIR Guide.
Hold Your Ground
Association Adviser
JANUARY 19, 2015
The Evolution and Importance of Resource Guides and Membership Directories. Features digital communications membership directories membership directory print resource guides The post Hold Your Ground appeared first on Association Adviser - Best practices, news and leadership strategies for. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
LinkedIn finally launch searchable group directory
SocialFish
JULY 9, 2008
As of this Friday June 11, you will be able to search for groups within the group directory on LinkedIn. At last! So, instead of emailing me to get this link to YAP, [link] , you will just be able to search for "YAP" and it will come up. Sweet! Now I just wish they would get rid of the annoying red tape where you have to wait for me to approve you. So irritating for all concerned. Speaking of YAP, we're inviting a select group of our readers to beta-test our new groupsite, www.yapstar.org.
5 effortless ways to help your members stand out
SilkStart
MAY 31, 2016
Here are 5 effortless ways to make your members standout by creating an engaging member directory. Each directory profile should have editable bios, headshot uploads, contact information, and the ability to post updates. association tools directory
Vendors: Community Friend or Foe?
Higher Logic
APRIL 20, 2016
The Coin Laundry Association has a public community for its 50,000+ laundromat owners, and it includes a buyers and suppliers guide and extensive manufacturers directory to reach out to vendors in the industry. How to keep members from pillaging your member directory.
Association Tips: 6 Irresistible Member Benefits that Convince People to Join and Renew
Higher Logic
JULY 13, 2017
Networking and Expert Directory Access. Online networking , like connecting through an online community or looking up experts in a directory, is also a valuable benefit. Member directories help people find peers in their area and build relationships.
Release Notes
SilkStart
JULY 14, 2017
Additional Company Locations: Display multiple regional office locations for your member companies with the new Additional Company Location Directory Feature. Add these locations to Company profiles and display them in your directory search and directory map. Company Directory Profiles: If a company has not yet filled out their company description, their online profile will automatically reformat.
Release Notes
SilkStart
JULY 14, 2017
Additional Company Locations: Display multiple regional office locations for your member companies with the new Additional Company Location Directory Feature. Add these locations to Company profiles and display them in your directory search and directory map. Company Directory Profiles: If a company has not yet filled out their company description, their online profile will automatically reformat.
Wild Apricot Goes Green: A Live Demo for USGBC Chapters
Wild Apricot Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Below is the recording and transcript of this demo to show you how easy it can be to set up a website, create a directory and so much more. On Thursday December 4th, 2014, we held an exclusive live demo for US Green Building Council Chapters.
A Live Demo of Wild Apricot for USGBC Chapters
Wild Apricot Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Below is the recording and transcript of this demo to show you how easy it can be to set up a website, manage memberships, build a directory On Thursday December 4th, 2014, Wild Apricot held an exclusive live demo for US Green Building Council Chapters.
The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) entry process
Optimist Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2012
When individuals upgrade to ordinary membership, they have full voting rights at the annual AGM and are able to advertise in the SfEP Directory of Editorial Services. In addition to these benefits, advanced members are highlighted in the directory and promoted in the Society publicity.
5 ways to communicate the value of your membership
Optimist Consulting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
An example: Not: “Free directory entry for every member” Try: “Free listing on the web directory which is visited by 10,000 visitors a year. Inclusion in the directory is worth £500”.
PR Departments Take Note: How to Find Relevant Journalists on Twitter
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Just came across Press Pass , a directory of journalists on Twitter categorized by media outlet , by beat and by region. You can of course also use various Twitter directories, but those will also pull in anyone who has journalism keywords in their bio.
Happy Holidays from SilkStart
SilkStart
DECEMBER 21, 2017
Just like your regular SilkStart Directory, it dynamically updates as your members change their information and join/renew/expire. Add these locations to Company profiles and display them in your directory search and directory map.
Discovering interesting Google+ users
SocialFish
AUGUST 25, 2011
Find People On Plus – A great directory, search by any keyword. Women of Google+ – an awesome an early directory of women on the G, since there weren’t that many of us to begin with.
[New eBook] The Community Module Guide: How to Support Your Organization’s Business Objectives
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 8, 2018
At its base, every community should maintain a strong foundation of core modules (the no-nonsense tools and features that are essential to your success, like calendars, discussion boards, directories, automation rules, and a resource library) to support its essential objectives.
You an open source CMS provider to non-profits?
SocialFish
DECEMBER 23, 2008
Then perhaps you should check out Idealware's directory. You can buy a listing like in any directory, but if you really deliver the goods, let them check you out and review your CMS in their report. They are building a comprehensive report comparing the options for non-profits.
Associations Improve Bottom-line with Non-Dues Based Revenue
YourMembership Blog
MARCH 20, 2012
The following is a guest blog post from Chad Slager, Director of Sales for Directory Solutions. If, however, there are vendors who would like to do business with your members, opening up a directory and charging these companies for exposure to your membership can be a very lucrative program.
Engagement, Upsell, Advocacy: How Community Tools Can Transform Your Customer Marketing
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Advocacy and referrals : A dedicated space for customer success provides ready-made tools, like directories, for finding advocates. Marketing to your customers is hard work – sometimes it can feel like you’re pushing the same boulder up a hill every day, like good ol’ Sisyphus.
Is your association letting new members slip through the cracks
SCD Group
JULY 1, 2014
After a few months with no contact, someone from the organization called and asked her to get her photo taken for the membership directory. Now, you want me to put a photo in the directory?”
Engaging Leadership to Eliminate Deadwood Programs: Repair, Replace, Reinforce
SCD Group
AUGUST 19, 2014
First, was a printed membership directory produced bi-annually, that included headshots of each member. Often, there was only 50% participation and the directories took a tremendous amount of staff follow up time to produce; but the board was committed to keeping the directory.
SilkStart Release
SilkStart
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Your website visitors can now more easily find your members by using these fields to search on your Individual or Company Directory. Each month we like to release an update of the highlights of what we’ve been working on and how the product is improving. Here’s what we launched last month. This month, you can now allow your members to create and edit ticketed events directly on your SilkStart Event Calendar.
Free Webinar: Managing Your Membership Database in Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot Blog
MARCH 10, 2011
17 at 3 pm EST. We'll dig deep into the membership database portion of Wild Apricot software, including online database structure and composition; membership directory; integrating widgets into Wild Apricot; and much more.( Want to learn about Wild Apricot membership management? Attend our free webinar on Thurs.
Improve the Member Experience with Curated Networking
Smooth The Path
JUNE 5, 2016
Networking is providing a session, a break, a chapter meeting, a plain directory, or a reception. Detailed directory. Imagine a conference that only has 200 attendees. How many meaningful connections does each member make during the conference? Maybe 5. Maybe even 10.
Easy Ways to Add Value to Memberships: Pt. 1
SilkStart
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Directory. Configure directory access to let non-members browse through profile listings or conduct a detailed search to get a glimpse of the available networking opportunities. How do you attract and retain the attention of newcomers in your industry?
8 Award-Winning Success Stories from Super Forum 2018
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
To further advance member engagement, Jamie’s initiatives included: Enhancing capabilities : Jamie worked to add a Link-branded MemberCentric mobile app, an Expert Directory, a Renew Now widget, and a Career Center widget.
Put Your AMS to Work Earning Non-Dues Revenue
Association Adviser
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Member Directory/Online Member Search. A third option for generating revenue through your AMS is through the online member search function, or online member directory.
On the go with your members: The case for responsive web design for your association website
Vanguard Tech
JANUARY 27, 2013
An event planner might need suppliers, so instant access to your member directory on their mobile device is extremely valuable. Mobile and tablet computer sales are expected to surpass sales for desktop and laptop computers in 2013.
For Manufacturers, For-Profit: Jason Moss of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Supports Members through Networking and Education
Association Adviser
JULY 11, 2018
We also produce a Georgia Manufacturing Directory. I was surprised that a directory had never been produced, so we made one and it became a best-seller on Amazon. They get instant access to all of our events at a discount and a 100 word company listing in the Directory.
Wild Apricot Software News - December 2009
Wild Apricot Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2009
was successfully published on December 14th — see release history page for detailed information [link] This version included many new features, including a substantial revision of the member directory. Version 3.3 released on December 14th Version 3.3 We have to admit to feeling a bit nervous as we were getting closer to the launch date — even with 4 weeks of testing — crossing our fingers that this update would go smoothly for our clients. Now, with.( read more ).
Changes in Membership Management Software that Could Impact How You Run Your Association
Socious
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Features like improved event management and sponsorship communications as well as opportunities to sell ads on the association websites and directories, mean additional revenue for associations. “We’re still in the first minutes of the first day of the internet revolution.”
Release Notes
SilkStart
JUNE 8, 2017
You may now add additional locations to Company profiles and have these locations display through your directory search and directory map. Each month we like to release an update of the highlights of what we’ve been working on and how the product is improving. Here’s what we launched last month. Application Settings: It’s now easier than ever to get to your Application settings from your admin panel.
Can Email Make Online Community Gamification Fun?
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
I found that the members of my community were incredibly motivated to update their profiles because they now had a fancy new badge that they wanted to show off, plus were utilizing the member directory a lot more to check out what badges their friends/peers within the community had been awarded.
5 Steps to Create a Sponsorship Program that Increases Non-Dues Revenue
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
For instance, if someone sponsors your online community , they may get to add their name to a list of sponsors, be listed in a sponsor or vendor directory, and have blogging rights in the community. Sponsorship programs are tricky.
Write the Perfect Email to Launch your Membership Website
SilkStart
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Your goal could be to build out a member directory (have them update their profile), promote social engagement (have them join a group) or facilitate networking (send them to the event calendar).
Summer '17: Nimble AMS' 16th Release Is On Its Way
NimbleUser
JUNE 4, 2017
Their profile photo displays on the Personal Snapshot page and can be used in various rosters, directories, or even a community. The company logo displays on the Company Profile page and can also be used in rosters, directories, and more published items like a buyers guide.
How the Customer Support Funnel Works for an Online Community
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Whether it’s tagged discussions, FAQ pages, a detailed member directory or well-placed videos and articles, these various touch points will act as an extension of your onboarding experience.
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