Ning for Businesses

Ning for Businesses is a SaaS platform offered by Ning Interactive Inc. that enables users to create customized social networks for their businesses. According to the vendor, this platform is designed to cater to small to large-sized businesses across various professions and industries such as entrepreneurs, startups, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, content creators, e-commerce businesses, marketing and advertising, consulting and professional services, and more. The main purpose of Ning for Businesses is to provide community management and social media integration tools to help businesses effectively promote their ideas, engage with partners and customers, and monetize their efforts.

Key Features

Customized Community Management: According to the vendor, users can create a customized social network to promote their ideas and connect with partners and customers. This feature allows businesses to target the right people and raise awareness for their business, while building trust and credibility with a customized look and feel for their community.

Social Media Integration: The vendor claims that Ning for Businesses seamlessly integrates with popular social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google. This integration allows businesses to pull in content from other social media and RSS feeds into their activity feed, enabling multichannel communication.

Monetization Options: According to the vendor, Ning for Businesses offers various monetization options for businesses. This includes paid access to content, paid membership, and donations. Businesses can set up paywalls to make valuable content available for a certain price, period, and group of users. Additionally, businesses can collect one-time or recurring payments for access to their network, and even add a donation button to raise funds for personal or charitable endeavors.

Advanced Content Management: The vendor states that Ning for Businesses provides advanced content management features such as blogs, articles, forums, discussions, polls, events, and the ability to share photos, videos, and audio content. This feature allows businesses to share their knowledge and experience with their community and engage with them effectively. It also enables businesses to manage different member groups and send private messages.

E-commerce Platform: According to the vendor, Ning for Businesses includes an e-commerce platform that allows businesses to monetize their website by selling products and services. Businesses can accept payments through PayPal or credit card payments via Stripe. The platform also provides easy-to-use payment analytics and control over transactions, as well as inventory, orders, and shipping management.

Web Traffic Management: Ning for Businesses offers analytics to help businesses keep track of their visitors, activities, and conversions. The platform can be integrated with MailChimp for effective email campaigns and automated email lists. Social sharing functionality is also available to promote posts on various social networks. Additionally, businesses can implement social logins for easy sign-up and sign-in.

Support and Help Center: According to the vendor, Ning for Businesses provides 24/7 customer support through email, live chat, or phone. Businesses can access a comprehensive help center with guides and manuals to assist them. The platform also allows businesses to connect with other network creators through the Creators Network and get assistance from Ning's in-house experts.

Design unique websites: Ning for Businesses offers a variety of design templates and themes for businesses to choose from. According to the vendor, businesses can customize the design of their website using HTML and CSS, add their own logo and branding to create a unique look and feel, and use the design editor to easily make changes to their website's layout and design.

24/7 support: The vendor claims that Ning for Businesses provides customer support via email, live chat, or phone. Businesses can receive help with setting up their website and troubleshooting any issues they may encounter. The online Help Center offers step-by-step guides and tutorials, while the Creators Network allows businesses to connect with other Ning users and seek advice.

Basic feature kit: Ning for Businesses offers a range of features including analytics, groups, blogs, photos, videos, forums, and more. Businesses can customize their website with additional features and functionality. The vendor also welcomes suggestions for new features to consider. Moreover, businesses can monetize their website using the e-commerce module to drive traffic, convert visitors, sell products, and publish ads.