Meredith Pond, Author at Gladly

Is Social Media Making Your HOA Less Social?

by Meredith Pond | Jul 23, 2015

Social media was invented to help people connect. But virtual connections can be hollow and unfulfilling. Wouldn’t it be nice if social media actually encouraged real, healthy, and personal human interactions? It can. Imagine that. Real people doing real stuff — together. Your HOA's social media can — and should be — the catalyst for all things warm and neighborly, resulting in thriving, happy communities. Try it! Humanity will thank you. Read More... [et_social_share]

Your HOA Website Matters

by Meredith Pond | Jul 8, 2015 | 2 comments

Your HOA website is your community's billboard to the world. It will make a difference in what prospective home buyers think about your community and how well it's run. Like any business entity, your website is your face to the world. When people are researching places to live, the first thing they do is go online for information. Your website is where those people will get the feel for what your community is all about, and what it might be like to live there. If they can't find what they want, pucker up. Because you can kiss those potential residents goodbye. And that's sure to have a negative impact on property values. Read More... [et_social_share]

Always Connected, But Never Connecting

by Meredith Pond | Jul 1, 2015

Ahhh, technology. We love it — and for good reason. It makes life easier, gives us instant access to information, and it keeps us connected… at least in theory. You probably have friends and neighbors on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. But can a “like” or a comment on someone's status replace the fulfillment of a handshake or personal conversation? No way. Read More... [et_social_share]

Effective HOA Communication… No. Really.

by Meredith Pond | Jun 2, 2015

Ever wondered why nobody reads your HOA or condo newsletter? The vast majority of homeowners are like everyone else: busy and distracted. Information must be incredibly easy to get, and in bite-sized chunks. Asking a 32-year-old with a family and career to sit and read a newsletter is like nailing pudding to a wall. Not gonna happen. Not to worry! There are much better ways to communicate today. If you do it right, your budget, your homeowners, and the trees, will thank you. Read More... [et_social_share]

How to Keep Your HOA’s Social Media Out of the Gutter

by Meredith Pond | May 26, 2015

Nobody likes people who constantly stir up trouble. You've seen them on Facebook, Nextdoor, and online forums: instigators, rabble rousers, gadflies. Whatever you call them, they're pretty annoying to the rest of us. And even worse, they have a way of ruining your otherwise pleasant social media experience. But whatever their problem is, it doesn't have to be YOUR problem.The key is to keep things clean and friendly without clogging up the social flow. A robust and user-friendly social media application can do a lot of the work for you, leaving you with a healthier, happier HOA. Read More... [et_social_share]

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