How to Use Membership Questions in Communities

Membership Questions is a new feature designed to improve the onboarding process in Media Shield Communities. This tool helps community owners gather important information from potential members, ensuring better engagement and purposeful interactions.

What Are Membership Questions?

Membership Questions allow community owners to ask up to three customized questions to potential members. These questions can be used to screen applicants, gather preferences, or understand member needs before approving their membership.

1. Key Features of Membership Questions1. Customizable Questions

• Add up to three membership questions in the group settings.

• Tailor questions to gather specific insights from potential members.

2. Flexible Answer Types

Choose from three answer formats:

• Text: Open-ended responses for detailed insights. ?

• Multiple Select: Let users pick multiple answers from a list.

• Single Select: Ask users to select only one option.

3. Works Across All Groups

This feature can be enabled for any type of group, whether it’s:

• Public

• Private

• Paid

4. Seamless Joining Process

Potential members can answer these questions while requesting to join the group. This creates a smooth onboarding experience and improves engagement.

5. Easy Review for Admins

• Admins can review answers by going to the "Group Members" section and selecting "Requested."

• All responses are organized in one place for quick evaluation.

How to Get Started for Community Owners/Admins:

• Go to Group Settings: Navigate to your group’s settings page.

• Add Membership Questions: Create up to three questions.

• Customize: Choose the answer type and write your questions to suit your group’s needs.

For Community Members:

• When joining a group, answer the membership questions during the request process. This helps admins understand your needs and ensures a good community fit.

With Membership Questions, Media Shield Communities can build stronger, more connected groups. Start using this feature today to make your community onboarding effortless and engaging!