In our recent webinar, Hivebrite experts shared valuable insights on how visual design impacts community engagement and demonstrated the powerful capabilities of our Page Builder tool. Led by Meghan Bates (Senior Community Strategist), Marie Duvillier (Lead Product Manager), and Magali Rivière (Visual Designer), this session offered practical guidance on creating visually appealing community spaces that drive member engagement.

The webinar began with an exploration of design psychology and its critical role in community building. As Meghan Bates emphasized, “Your design is your first impression. It’s going to set the tone, build trust, or inversely, build friction.” She highlighted how clear navigation, compelling page titles, smart calls-to-action, badges, testimonials, and logos all work together to create credibility and a sense of belonging for community members.

Marie Duvillier then provided a comprehensive demonstration of Hivebrite’s Page Builder, a no-code drag-and-drop editor specifically designed for community managers. This intuitive tool allows users to easily create and customize pages without technical expertise. Marie showcased the builder’s three main component categories: single components (headlines, paragraphs, buttons, images, videos), pre-built blocks (strips, partner logos, hero components), and advanced components that dynamically pull content from your community (events, news, forum discussions).

One of the Page Builder’s most powerful features is its ability to maintain brand consistency while offering flexibility. Marie demonstrated how the tool automatically incorporates your community’s branding elements, including fonts and color schemes, making it simple to create cohesive designs. She also highlighted the mobile responsiveness capabilities, ensuring your pages look great across all devices.

Magali Rivière then took the demonstration to the next level by showcasing advanced design techniques, particularly focusing on creative background implementations. She revealed how to create dynamic visual effects using image backgrounds with gradients, wavy shapes, and color transitions to make pages more engaging. Magali emphasized the importance of testing designs across different screen sizes and viewports to ensure optimal user experience, demonstrating how even simple background techniques can dramatically transform the look and feel of community pages.

The webinar concluded with a Q&A session addressing practical questions about mobile optimization, template sharing, and design best practices. The presenters emphasized that while the Page Builder is accessible enough for beginners, it also offers sophisticated capabilities for those looking to create more advanced designs. For users seeking additional support, Hivebrite’s Professional Services team, including design services, is available to help create custom pages that truly stand out.

Whether you’re new to Hivebrite or looking to enhance your existing community pages, the Page Builder offers the perfect balance of simplicity and power. By implementing the design principles and techniques shared in this webinar, community managers can create visually appealing, on-brand pages that make a strong first impression and foster meaningful engagement.

Ready to transform your community’s visual identity? Contact your Customer Success Manager to learn more about Hivebrite’s Page Builder or to explore our Professional Services options for custom design support. To get started with Hivebrite connect with us today.