At HOA Express, we offer an intuitive, easy-to-use, and powerful platform. We’re trusted by thousands of communities across all 50 U.S. states and in over 20 countries. While there are many incredible websites on our platform, we’re excited to showcase a handful below that have done an

Asking your members for feedback is an excellent way to increase engagement and make informed, aligned decisions! Two effective methods for gathering feedback on your community's website are the surveys feature and custom forms. These features allow you to gain insights into members’ ideas and opinions regarding community-related

There’s no denying advertising is everywhere and a huge part of our lives. Especially in today’s digital age, businesses can more easily find and target their ideal customers to make them aware of their services or goods. As a community, you likely have several members searching for reputable

One of the best ways to drive member engagement to your website is by utilizing announcement emails for the calendar, survey, and online payment features! These notification blast emails can be sent anytime to bring awareness to a specific event or available surveys and online payment options.  In today’s

In today’s digital age, email plays an essential role in keeping a community both informed and engaged. This process can be fun and rewarding for the individuals responsible for sending out communications to members! However, since most board and committee members are volunteers, they often don’t have the

When there are newly elected or appointed board and committee members in your community, it's important that your website also reflects these changes. This not only keeps your members updated on who to contact in leadership but also ensures relevant people have access to view, manage, and receive

Have you ever visited a website and couldn’t quickly locate what you needed? If so, you probably left the website feeling frustrated and without the information that you were seeking. This is an example of how a poorly organized menu can lead to frustrated visitors and lower website engagement.

In one of our previous articles, we provided you with 4 tips for hosting summer celebrations in your community. Those tips help you to ensure your community events run smoothly. However, before any great event can happen, there will be some planning and preparation required. In the following article, we

Whether you’re a newbie at building websites or have previous experience, the idea of launching a new website can seem like a daunting task. However, that doesn’t have to be the case! With the right game plan in place, the process can be efficient, enjoyable, and stress-free. In

Having members register on your website is an important part of being able to experience and use all of the features available with HOA Express. This provides you with the opportunity to have an online member directory, improve communication with your membership, and increase engagement, amongst other things. If you’

Whether your community consists of single-family homes, condominiums, or vacant lots, every association requires some upkeep. Determining how best to collect maintenance requests and act on them is important both for property values and resident satisfaction. In this blog article, we’ll share how to use our “Custom Form” page

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that can certainly be true! Whether you’re using a professional camera or a smartphone to snap your community photos, the images you add to your website will speak volumes about your community and its members. In the article below,

We all know that curb appeal is important, but have you ever thought about your community's online curb appeal? When growing your community and looking to attract new members, it's important that you make a great first impression, especially online. Most people nowadays depend on a

With most community associations, governing documents outline specific rules for physical improvements and modifications a member can make to their property. To ensure those guidelines are upheld, an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is generally appointed. Their purpose is making sure the community maintains a cohesive appearance by following the guidelines,

After registering on the website, many members are quick to explore the various pages, submit survey responses, and make online payments. However, they may be overlooking a valuable feature of the website—their "Member Settings." By taking the time to tailor these settings, they'll be able

Board and committee members play a large role in organizing community events, keeping the lines of communication open with residents, and solving problems within the community. Spotlight those serving in these leadership positions by posting them on pages of their own! In this article we’ve outlined how you can

Do you have important contact information you need to have easily accessible for your community? If so, then our “Useful Contact Information” page is perfect for displaying just that! With this page type you can list contacts for useful services in and around your community, such as emergency services, management

With the arrival of summer upon us, outdoor activities and gatherings are in full swing! To ensure residents get the most out of their community amenities this season, we have a few handy tips we'd like to share. Whether it's pinning down available time slots for

Out with the old and in with the new! It’s spring cleaning season and while most people think about cleaning their home or community, we feel it’s equally as important to keep your community website clutter-free. You can keep the data on your website tidy and up-to-date with

When planting a garden, it’s important that you have the right tools available to plant your roots firmly. Similarly, when building a website, it’s imperative that you have a solid foundation. Therefore, we offer a variety of tools and resources to support you in creating a website that

This article was updated in May 2019 to reflect changes made to our software since this was originally published. The digital age we live in has created a new standard for how we communicate with each other on a day-to-day basis. Information has never been so easily accessible. As a

Collecting information from residents is often times a vital part of managing a community. Whether it’s obtaining a specific application, request, or to simply provide a way for residents to get in touch, it’s important to know your options. Therefore, we encourage administrators to become familiar with the

The pages on your website are a key element and most often hold important community information. Therefore, as an administrator, it’s essential you know your options when it comes to appointing others to manage them. To aid you in this decision process, we’ve laid out the differences between

Even for the less creative of us, adding a splash of character to your website with our built-in tools is a breeze. Delight visitors from page one It’s always important to make a great first impression with any website’s homepage. Take a bit of time to ensure the