Fall 2024 Update

New Functionality using
Forms, Website Builder, and Blocks

We’re excited to introduce our latest enhancements to Members Village, designed to improve your experience and bring you greater ease and efficiency in managing your community.

This update, based on feedback from our users, will begin rolling out this November 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM ET, ensuring your Members Village platform remains a powerful tool for engagement and growth.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and how it benefits you.

Forms
Reducing Form Abandonment with On-Form Pop-Ups

We know how crucial it is for your members to successfully complete forms without frustration.

To increase clarity, if a submission needs additional information, users will see a helpful pop-up notification guiding them to complete the form. This improvement reduces the risk of missed submissions, helping members feel supported every step of the way.

Website Builder
Simplified Page Creation & Management

Website Builder now makes it easier than ever to create pages and sub-pages. We’ve streamlined the process for adding submenus, and various link types, saving you valuable time while keeping your site organized and easy to navigate.

This improvement enhances site-building flexibility, so you can focus on creating content without getting bogged down by technical details.

Block Settings
Enhanced Customization with Simplified Controls

Blocks settings have been redesigned to offer more straightforward customization options.

Effortlessly adjust the look and feel of your individual Blocks, giving you greater creative control over your website’s appearance. This update empowers you to make your site visually appealing and brand-consistent without needing advanced design skills.

General System Updates

In addition to these feature updates, we’ve made several general improvements to optimize your experience.

Each of these updates is crafted to enhance performance, usability, and aesthetics, making Members Village an even more powerful tool for your association.

Future-Proofing:

We’ve enhanced Blocks functionality to support upcoming updates, making your website more robust and adaptable.

Addition of Visual Context Aides:

We’ve introduced visual guides within the admin panel, helping you navigate more intuitively and reduce setup time.

Speed Enhancements:

By reducing collateral dependence, we’ve improved load times, giving your visitors a faster and smoother experience.

Bug Fixes:

As always, our team has been hard at work addressing bugs to provide a stable, reliable platform.

Domain-Based Data Separation:

This update makes your data more secure and ensures compatibility with future releases.

Standard Website Templates:

We’ve refreshed standard templates, so they’re optimized for a modern look and feel.

Rich Snippet Support:

With the addition of structured data, your website will automatically serve rich snippets in search results, improving visibility and click-through rates.

What to Do If You Encounter Issues

Our goal is to make this rollout as smooth as possible, but if you experience any hiccups, we’re here to help. Please file any issues you encounter using our Client Portal, where our support team will be actively monitoring and addressing your feedback.

This is a collaborative process, and your input helps us continue refining the platform to best serve you.

Looking Ahead
Exciting Updates for Event MANAGEMENT

We’re thrilled to share that the next improvements on the horizon for event management.

These upcoming enhancements will streamline event management, making it easier than ever to engage your community in live and virtual experiences. Stay tuned for more details as we approach the release!

Thank you for being part of the Members Village community and for trusting us to support your organization’s goals. We can’t wait for you to experience these updates!


Published on Nov. 1, 2024