Communities Gamification

Enhancing user engagement and fostering active participation, gamification features within communities introduce points, levels, leaderboards, and rewards. These elements motivate members to contribute quality content and interact with others, creating a vibrant and collaborative environment.

Gamification Features

Points

Members earn points for their interactions:

• 1 point is awarded when someone likes a post or comment.

Levels

As members accumulate points, they move up levels:

• Each level is represented by a blue badge with a number on their avatar and profile.

• Higher levels are achieved by gaining more points.

Leaderboards

Leaderboards display the most active members:

• 7 Days, 30 Days, and Overall: View members who have earned the most points within these time frames.

Rewards

Group admins and owners can set offline rewards for members:

• Custom Rewards: Text-based rewards like "Win $500 at level 9" can be added.

• Achievement Descriptions: Specify what members need to do to earn the rewards.

How to Use Gamification Features.

Setting Up Points and Levels

1. Access Memberships: Go to the memberships section and select communities.

2. Log into Your Group: Navigate to your group and log in.

3. Configure Interface: Adjust the default colors and fonts to make the interface more readable.

4. Review Leaderboard: Check the leaderboard tab to see member engagement levels.

Adding Rewards

1. Go to Rewards Tab: Navigate to the gamification and rewards tab in your group settings.

2. Add a Reward: Click on the dropdown menu to rename levels if desired, then scroll down to add specific rewards.

1. Describe Achievements: Enter the reward details, such as "Win $500 at level 9," and provide a description of how to achieve it.

1. Save Rewards: Save the reward settings, which will then be visible to members.

Pro Tips

• Encourage Participation: Use the rewards system to motivate members to participate more actively by setting achievable and attractive rewards.

• Monitor Engagement: Regularly check the leaderboards to identify top contributors and understand what drives engagement within your community.

• Customizable Levels: Customize the names of levels to match your community’s theme, making the experience more personalized and engaging for members.

Use Cases

Enhanced Learning:

• Use gamification to make learning more interactive. Award points for completing modules, participating in discussions, and submitting assignments.

Collaboration:

• Foster collaboration by rewarding members who contribute valuable insights, help others, and initiate discussions.

Community Building:

• Create a sense of community by recognizing and rewarding active members. This encourages others to get involved and contribute to the group’s success.

Motivation and Retention:

• Keep members motivated and engaged over time by regularly updating rewards and recognizing high achievers, which helps in member retention and continuous participation.