ORBNH utilizes a modern approach to connecting and facilitating member engagement. After much research, the Groups.io platform was chosen for it's advanced member engagement capabilities, security and privacy, and ease of use.
Modern Platform for Serious Communities: Group.io is a next-generation platform designed for meaningful online communities.
Additional Powerful Features: Beyond basic messaging, Group.io includes tools like Chat, Calendar, Polls, Databases, Wiki, Files, and Photos to enhance group interaction and collaboration.
Customizable Account Profile: Members can create profiles with photos and other information and control their profile visibility.
Customizable Email Delivery Preferences: Users can choose how they receive email notifications from groups, such as individual emails, daily digests, or no emails at all, allowing them to manage email overload.
Better Archive Organization with Hashtags: Messages can be tagged with hashtags, making it easier to search and organize past discussions.
Mute Individual Topics and Hashtags: Users have the ability to mute specific topics or hashtags they are not interested in, reducing notification clutter.
Clean and User-Friendly Interface: The platform is designed to be intuitive, simplifying the process of finding, joining, and creating groups.
Mobile Ready: The platform is accessible and functional on mobile devices, ensuring users can stay connected on the go.
No Ads, No Tracking: Group.io prioritizes user experience by not including advertisements or tracking user activity.
Directory of Members: A directory allows members to find and connect with each other (if users choose to be visible).
Event Calendar with RSVP: The platform includes an event calendar feature where events can be posted, and members can RSVP. Notifications and reminders for events can also be managed.
Reply to Sender Option: Users can easily reply privately to the sender of a message instead of the entire group.
Message Archive: Each subgroup has its own message archive, eliminating the need to save group messages in personal inboxes.
File and Photo Storage: Subgroups can host and organize relevant files and photos.
Polls: Group administrators can create polls to gather opinions or make decisions.
Wiki: A collaborative wiki can be used for shared documentation and knowledge.
Databases: The platform offers database features for organizing information.