Professional Network
Build a dedicated professional community where industry practitioners share knowledge, find opportunities, and advance their careers together.
The Struggle
Professional networks face distinct challenges:
- LinkedIn overload — Members drown in generic content and recruiter spam. Meaningful industry conversations get lost in noise
- No knowledge management — Valuable discussions in WhatsApp groups and Slack channels disappear. No searchable archive of expertise
- Fragmented engagement — Members interact across 5+ platforms (LinkedIn, email, Slack, Meetup, WhatsApp) with no unified experience
- Hard to demonstrate value — Without structured programs, members question their ROI and churn after initial excitement fades
- Event coordination chaos — Managing speakers, registrations, and follow-ups across spreadsheets and email threads
- No peer matching — Members want to connect with specific expertise but have no way to discover and reach the right people
Why Uni8
Uni8 consolidates professional networking into one purpose-built platform:
| Challenge | Uni8 Solution |
|---|---|
| LinkedIn noise | Dedicated discussion spaces for focused industry conversations |
| Lost knowledge | Searchable, persistent content in spaces and news articles |
| Fragmented tools | Single platform: website + directory + events + discussions |
| Unclear ROI | Membership tiers with clear, tiered benefits |
| Event chaos | End-to-end event management with registration and check-in |
| No peer matching | Member directory filterable by expertise, role, location |
How to Use Uni8
Phase 1: Unite — Build Your Brand
- Create professional website — Use Page Builder to establish credibility with about, benefits, and testimonials pages
- Publish thought leadership — Share industry insights, trend reports, and member contributions via News CMS
- Design onboarding — Set up approval forms to vet professional credentials
Phase 2: Engage — Foster Connections
- Launch member directory — Enable directory with fields for industry, expertise, years of experience, and location
- Create topic spaces — Set up discussion spaces for subtopics (e.g., "AI in Healthcare," "Regulatory Updates," "Career Advice")
- Open job board — Add jobs space for industry-specific roles and consulting opportunities
Phase 3: Interact — Grow Revenue
- Set membership tiers — Create tiers: Free (limited access), Professional ($20/mo), Enterprise (team pricing)
- Host regular events — Monthly webinars, quarterly meetups, annual conference via events
- Offer certifications — Launch courses with certificates for professional development credits
Key Metrics
| Metric | Target | How to Track |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly active members | >30% of total | Analytics dashboard |
| Discussion posts per week | >20 | Space activity metrics |
| Event attendance rate | >25% of active members | Event monitoring |
| Job board utilization | >10 postings/month | Jobs space metrics |
| Paid conversion rate | >15% free-to-paid | Membership reports |
| NPS score | >50 | Periodic surveys |