Summary
Posts are a great way to share information, news, and updates with your members or the public. Whether you're announcing an upcoming event, highlighting important changes, or simply staying in touch, Posts help you stay connected with your community.
Key Features of Posts
Members-Only Access
You have the option to set your Post as Members-only or make it publicly accessible.
When a Post is set to Members-only:
Only active members who are logged in can view the content.
It's a useful way to share exclusive updates, perks, or behind-the-scenes information with your member base.
Members can access these Posts through the main Member Portal page or from their logged-in Member Portal view.
Description of screenshot - Displaying how Members view Posts when logged into their Member Portal
Comments for Engagement
Join It offers a Comments feature to encourage engagement and feedback:
By default, Comments are enabled on all new Posts, allowing members to leave thoughts, questions, or feedback directly under your content.
This feature fosters a sense of community and provides a direct line of communication between you and your members.
For older Posts, you'll need to manually enable the Comments feature if you want to allow interaction.
Description of screenshot - Displaying an example of a Comment
How to Create a Post
Creating a Post in Join It is simple and intuitive. Here's how:
Navigate to the Communications Tab
From your admin dashboard, go to the Communications tab.Click ‘Create New Post’
On the Posts page, click the Create new Post button to start drafting.Set Visibility Options
Choose whether the Post should be Members-only or publicly viewable, depending on your audience and the nature of the content.Enable or Disable Comments
Decide if you want to allow Comments. (This is enabled by default for new Posts, but you can toggle it off if needed.)Add Your Content
Title: Give your post a clear, engaging headline.
Subtitle: Optionally, add a subtitle to provide more context.
Body: Write your content — this is where you’ll include the main message, details, or updates.
Image: You can upload an image to enhance the visual appeal of your Post.
Once you're happy with your content and settings, go ahead and publish your Post. It will appear in the Members Portal and be accessible based on the visibility settings you've chosen.
Description of screenshot - Creating a new Post
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a Post after it's been published?
Yes! You can edit the content, visibility settings, comments, or image of a Post at any time. Just navigate to the Posts section, select the Post you'd like to update, and make your changes.
Can I delete a Post?
Yes! If a Post is no longer needed, you can delete it by going to the Post and selecting the delete option. Be careful — this action is permanent.
Can I delete a Comment?
Yes! You can delete a Comment on a Post by clicking on the Post in the Admin dashboard, scrolling down to the Comments section, and clicking the trash can icon next to the Comment you want to remove.