Spaces is an innovative online community platform designed for managing distinct groups within a larger community.
Concept: A 'Space' acts like a private online bulletin board.
Usage: Ideal for posting important announcements, reunion updates, or job opportunities.
Security: Features a built-in system called 'Verifications' to ensure privacy and member-specific access.
How 'Spaces' Differ from 'Communities'
Evolution: Spaces is the advanced version of the Communities product.
New Features: Offers a range of enhanced features for better community management.
Improving Engagement with 'Spaces'
Personalization:
Customized Home Feed based on each user's interests.
Automated Email Digests & Alerts:
Weekly/monthly summaries of updates, tailored to user interests.
Comparison with Social Media Platforms
Similarities: Uses familiar elements like feeds, email digests, and groups.
Key Differences: Full control over data, content, and distribution. No additional advertising costs. All engagement metrics are reportable in Engagement Studio.
Purpose: Focuses more on community and program-building, unlike typical social media.
User Accessibility
Ease of Access:
No need for users to create new accounts.
Utilizes a security framework called 'Verifications' for easy access.
Existing database members can access private spaces by verifying their emails.
Member Experience in 'Spaces'
Logged Out View:
As general public, members see posts from public spaces.
Can share posts but cannot upvote or view comments without login and verification.
Logged In Experience:
Customized sidebar showing subscribed spaces.
Feed populates with posts from subscribed spaces.
Verified users can upvote, comment, and create posts in eligible spaces.
Learn more about setting up and using verifications.
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