Online Community Networking Platform & Features

Enable independent networking and sharing

Facilitate community connections through custom groupings, searchable profiles, and frictionless messaging.

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Groups

Participation levels rocket when users are brought together under common groupings, offering a more tailored and relevant experience.

Dedicated Search

Some users prefer to engage in smaller cohorts, so having tools like people search and live feeds at a Group level are essential.

A Shielded Space

Private and secret group capabilities give users more confidence to participate within a more trusted environment.

Tailored Content

People are more naturally drawn to common interest areas; specific content caters for this, amplified by in-system aggregators and notifications.

Connections

Providing the framework for members to more effectively find the right people and content leads to more meaningful connections.

Map & Directory

User controlled geo-location, customized cards and criteria led filtering contribute to an incredibly powerful set of networking tools.

Profiles

Each member has their own profile space that they can share information, personalize, control who has visibility rights and set preferences.

Portfolios

Members can not only share profile information, but also curate and organize their own content areas, share media and publish articles.

Posts

A cornerstone of community building is having the opportunity to easily share and digest all types of content.

Feed

A central and ever evolving central flow of content and contributions, aggregating and promoting all types of content at both a site-wide and group level.

Forums

An alternative and more focused way to follow and contribute to more specific topics of conversation and rich content.

Opportunities & Projects

Platform areas that empower users to post more complex shared opportunities for employment or collaboration is a huge source of member value.

Interactions

A thriving community needs multiple ways for members to truly interact with content, events, opportunities and one another.

Trips, Check-ins & Meetups

Networking tools need to go beyond the conversational, and your members will hugely value the ability to directly arrange, invite and share activities.

Direct Messaging & Notifications

Our messaging functionality, built directly into the platform, helps drive adoption and ultimately engagement by avoiding having to jump into other apps.

Tagging, Reactions & Comments

Communities should be open spaces where members have the facility to comment, tag other contributors and create threads to continuously drive conversation.

What is Hivebrite

Your all-in-one community platform.

Hivebrite solutions.

With Hivebrite’s unparalleled customization, we power communities across diverse industry sectors. Learn more about how we can seamlessly align with your unique requirements.

  • Commercial

    Small and large enterprises turn to Hivebrite to transform their engagement with their unique audiences. Our versatile platform facilitates knowledge sharing, strategic alignment, and nurtures members’ sense of belonging.

  • Non-profit

    Charities, foundations, NGOs, and government organizations turn to Hivebrite to revolutionize their engagement with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. Our adaptable platform encourages knowledge sharing, drives mission impact, and cultivates a strong sense of belonging among members.

  • Education

    From schools to universities, Hivebrite facilitates the transformation of simple connections into vibrant learning communities among students, educators, parents, and alumni. Our dynamic platform nurtures enduring relationships, spurs generous giving, and cultivates thriving research hubs, powering your institution’s advancement.

  • Collectives & Associations

    Collectives and associations of all sizes turn to Hivebrite to optimize member experiences and ignite shared interests. Our versatile platform nurtures professional communities, stimulates collective growth, and mobilizes shared values for social impact.

See how our customers
make an impact.

Organizations worldwide are using Hivebrite’s feature-rich platform to build, customize, and grow their online community—here’s what they have to say.

Read customer stories

“Hivebrite enables us to sustain and scale our community and virtual engagement strategies to continue supporting our members as best as possible.”

Elizabeth Kohlway
Community & Digital Engagement Director, Sabin Vaccine Institute

“Hivebrite’s Mentoring Module was one of the key reasons we selected Hivebrite as our community engagement platform.”

Paul McMillan
Community Manager, The Data Lab

“The platform and its features offer everything we need and more to engage our members and keep them coming back.”

Erica Isotta Surace
Co-Founder, D2 Collective

“Centralizing our community and mentoring program on one intuitive platform improves our members’ experience. The UX and UI of the platform are great!”

Ilyass Rahmouni
Accelerator Programme Manager, EIT Health

“Hivebrite’s platform has made parts of my working day 110% easier by empowering Fulbrighters to connect, exchange, and collaborate with each other.”

Rob Ellis
Community Manager, Fulbrighter

“Hivebrite’s platform is completely customizable. All visual elements in the community match JA Worldwide’s visual identity.”

Sarah Rapp
Director, Alumni and People Engagement, JA Worldwide

“With Hivebrite, Notre Dame was able to set up a COVID-19 response fundraising campaign in under half an hour that was seen by over 100,000 potential donors worldwide.”

Brandon Tabor
Director of Marketing Operations, University of Notre Dame

“Hivebrite provides a forum for our portfolio companies to quickly and easily connect with each other to discuss challenges they’ve seen and how to solve them.”

Christina Nanfeldt
Portfolio Engagement Manager, Insight Partners

“The online platform allows mentees to browse mentor profiles, choosing a match that feels right for them.”

Shamala Govindasamy
APM Mentor

“We've been able to develop engagement opportunities, a consolidated resource and funding database, and a robust storytelling program because of the features [Hivebrite] offered.”

Margaret Hedderman
Communications and Editorial Director, Startup Colorado

“With Hivebrite, we have built a vibrant, caring community that advocates for customers and drives customer satisfaction and retention.”

Edda Mammen
Digital Project Manager, K2 Systems

“Since launching with Hivebrite, the Girl Up community has transformed communication and connection for Girl Up members. ”

Tess Reiman
Program Coordinator Girl Up, United Nations Foundation

Frequently asked questions.

Hivebrite is a versatile community management platform that is used by a variety of organizations to facilitate online networking.

The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) functions as the Alumni Association for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, supporting a network of 55,000 graduates.

Transitioning from active military service can be difficult, making it crucial for alumni to connect with others who share their experiences. WPAOG aims to become the world’s most interconnected alumni community.

By partnering with Hivebrite, WPAOG provides an exclusive, branded platform for its members to exchange information, offer support, and collaborate. Members can utilize the interactive custom directory to find and connect with peers, using 19 different criteria such as class year, interests, and cadet company.

In 2023, the community achieved an average of 275 new members every month, a 36% growth rate, and over 22,500 community visits per month. Read more here. 

Discover more community success stories.

An online networking community is designed to build and nurture goal-oriented communities with restricted access.

A social network is an online platform that enables users to create profiles, connect with others, and share content.

People join virtual communities for a shared purpose, and a common goal holds people together.

People tend to join social networks to build relationships, and these interpersonal relationships hold the network together.

Social networks offer a more individualistic experience where users seek “likes” or “views”, whereas virtual communities provide a culture of sharing and authentic exchanges.

Hivebrite offers a number of features to facilitate connections and networking including:

Subcommunities to enhance engagement and experience

Offer more relevant and personalized content by creating sub-communities based on experience, location,and more! Foster more meaningful relationships among members with common interests while maintaining the objectives of the larger community.

A searchable directory to facilitate connections

Empower members to search for others based on criteria such as location or expertise using the members’ directory. Hivebrite’s interactive map displays all members’ locations visually, meaning it is super easy for users to see members at proximity and connect with them.

Subcommunities, direct messaging, project spaces, and forums to facilitate communication and collaboration

Drive seamless communication, foster collaboration, and amplify knowledge sharing among stakeholders with targeted subcommunities, dedicated project collaboration spaces, direct messaging, and forums.

Success metrics for online community networking are key indicators that help assess the effectiveness and impact of the community in fostering engagement, growth, and value. Here are some important metrics:

Engagement metrics

  • Active members are the number of members who regularly participate in community activities such as posting, commenting, or attending events.
  • Content interactions: Metrics like comments, likes, shares, and views that indicate how engaged members are with the content.
  • Event participation: Attendance rates and engagement in online and offline community events.
  • Discussion activity: The frequency and depth of discussions within forums or chat groups, including the number of threads and replies.

Growth metrics

  • Membership growth: The rate at which new members join the community over a specified period.
  • Churn rate: The percentage of members who leave the community or become inactive, indicating retention challenges.
  • Referral rate: The percentage of new members who join based on recommendations from existing members, reflecting community satisfaction.

Satisfaction and feedback metrics

  • Net Promoter Score (NPS): Measures the likelihood of members recommending the community to others, indicating overall satisfaction and advocacy.
  • Survey responses: Feedback from member surveys about their experience, satisfaction, and suggestions for improvement.
  • Community health score: An aggregate measure of member sentiment, satisfaction, and activity levels within the community.

Contribution and value metrics

  • Content contribution rate: The number of members who actively create or share content, such as posts, articles, or resources.
  • Value of Connections: The number and quality of professional connections, collaborations, or partnerships formed within the community.
  • Member success stories: Real-life examples of how the community has positively impacted members’ personal or professional lives.

Impact on Organizational Goals

  • Alignment with goals: The extent to which community activities support broader organizational objectives, such as brand awareness, member loyalty, or innovation.
  • ROI (Return on Investment): The financial and strategic return on investments made in the community, compared to costs.