Community StrategyWhy a Hub Is Not a Community
Many organisations build a platform, stock it with resources, and wonder why members don't return. The problem isn't the content — it's that a hub and a community are fundamentally different things.
The Disciple Blog
Insights to help you build, monetise and grow your community.
Community Strategy
Community Strategy
Community Strategy10 ways a brand community adds value to your business
10 great ways that a brand community adds value and benefits your buiness. Brand community value comes from loyalty to brainstorming.
Community StrategyHow to build customer loyalty with a branded community.
Customer loyalty is a difficult thing to achieve with a branded community. So, we have written up a few tips that hopefully will help you to succeed!
Community Design
Community DesignStep 2.3: Ten great branded community examples
If you are looking for inspiration, these brands are definitely a good place to start because their products have created a strong branded community.
Community DesignIntroducing the first Disciple Prize winner... Magnus Godøy and his community Unikultur
Meet Magnus Godøy, the 16-year-old winner of the Disciple Award. Learn how he's using our platform to build Unikultur, a thriving community for young creatives in Norway.
Community DesignMeet Our Award Winner: Liz O'Donnell of Working Daughter
The second winner of the Disciple Award is Liz O'Donnell of Working Daughter. Read this interview to learn about her impactful work supporting caregivers.
Member Engagement
Member Engagement8 Inspiring Examples Of Online Brand Communities
Seeking inspiration for your online brand community? Check out this blog and discover real-world examples of successful online brand communities. Start exploring now!
Member EngagementWhat are the benefits of online community engagement?
Find out what community engagement is, and how you can leverage the benefits of focusing on it for your own community.
Member EngagementThe power of community-based marketing
Find out what is community-based marketing, why is it important and how to get started. This is the most complete guide on the internet.
Growth and Revenue
Growth and RevenueHow To Build A Successful Membership Business In 2025
Want to build a membership business? Check out our detailed step-by-step guide and learn how to start a membership-based business from scratch along with the benefits.
Growth and RevenueHow To Build A Paid Online Community
Wondering how to build a paid community? Check out our step-by-step guide to build a paid membership community online in 2024 with effective tips & strategies.
Growth and RevenueA Guide On How To Sell Memberships Online
Looking for ways to sell online memberships? Check out our guide and learn how to sell a membership online with the best practices to create a thriving community.
Platform and Operations
Platform and OperationsOnline Communities: A Complete Guide
Wondering how to grow a community online? We cover everything you need to know to launch a successful online community in this article.
Platform and OperationsHow to create a community online from scratch
Interested in creating a community? Read our detailed step-by-step guide to find out how you can build a community online from scratch.
Platform and OperationsDon’t choose a community platform until you’ve read this
Everything you need to know about choosing a platform for your community, including the pros and cons of all of the options that are available.