20 proven ways to boost engagement in your online community

⭐️ Try Circle for free by visiting https://try.circle.so/witandwire-youtube?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=melissa-guller&utm_content=youtube-video Many online courses and memberships offer some form of online community. But low engagement can quietly stall growth and put your online business revenue at risk. After years of building the Wit & Wire student community, I’ve found that real engagement doesn’t happen by accident. So in this video, I’m sharing 20 specific strategies you can use to build a truly active, connected community. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The importance of engagement 00:36 Break the ice 01:22 Design with intention 02:21 Reply to every post 03:47 Reply with video 04:18 Host live calls 04:48 Invite external experts 05:15 Host coworking calls 05:53 Don't be a doctor 06:42 Initiate discussions and prompts 07:25 Embrace AI support 08:38 Automate without losing connection 09:35 Share updates 10:11 Enable 1:1 connection 10:37 Create a member directory 10:55 Celebrate accomplishments 11:44 Focus on engaged members 12:52 Reward referrals 13:15 Be inclusive and empathetic 13:58 Consolidate your tools 14:57 Express gratitidue Thank you to Circle for sponsoring this video. For transparency, I am a paid Circle customer, and have used their platform since their business launched, so all opinions and strategies shared are my own. VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this video, I’m sharing 20 intentional strategies to boost engagement in your online community through Circle — because real connection doesn’t happen by accident. Whether you’re just getting started or already have members in your online community, these tips will help you build a space people actually want to be part of. ✨ FREE RESOURCES: - Free Email Marketing Toolkit: https://witandwire.com/download-email-toolkit?video=FoV9hvOCv2E - Free Course Creation Toolkit: https://witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit?video=FoV9hvOCv2E - Free Newsletter for Course Creators: https://witandwire.com/newsletter?video=FoV9hvOCv2E ABOUT WIT & WIRE: Hey, I'm Melissa! I help online business owners turn their skills and passions into profitable online businesses. I'm a course creation expert (formerly @ Teachable, Ramit Sethi, General Assembly) and I share simple step-by-step tutorials to help everyday experts scale their income and impact online doing work they love. (https://witandwire.com) 🔔 Subscribe to Wit & Wire for the latest online business strategies: https://www.witandwire.com/youtube 🔔 Disclosure: Some of these links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. This is at no additional cost to you, so it's a great way to support Wit & Wire. So thank you! #witandwire #circlecommunity #circle #onlinecourse #communityengagement #digitalproducts