Community Builders

How Community Hives Works (for Members)

Simple, opt-in 1:1 conversations that help your community feel less “broadcast” and more human — without adding logins, tools, or noise.

Watch the walkthrough (5 minutes)

Prefer to read? The step-by-step guide is right below.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Members register (2 quick pages)

    Page one gets them into the system. Page two is the magic: interests, goals, what they do, and what they want to talk about.

    Builder tip: Better questions = better matches.
  2. 2

    They verify their email (GDPR-friendly)

    Members receive a verification email — they click once and they’re ready. If they don’t see it, check spam.

  3. 3

    Invites arrive by email (no logins)

    Each cycle, members get an invite. They click Choose your time and pick a 30-minute slot.

    Key point: Everything runs from the inbox.
  4. 4

    Calendar hold is placed automatically

    As soon as they choose a time, a placeholder hold appears on their calendar (some providers may require a manual attachment).

  5. 5

    Matching happens behind the scenes

    The platform uses their setup answers to align them with a great conversational partner. Once matches are created, the hold updates.

  6. 6

    Invite “upgrades” with match + video link

    The event updates with the match’s name and a unique video link. We often include a social link (commonly LinkedIn) to say hi beforehand.

  7. 7

    Reminder email arrives 1 hour before

    Members get a reminder with the link front-and-center — no digging around in calendars.

  8. 8

    A focused 30-minute 1:1

    Hosted video chat. Join from phone, tablet, or computer — no extra software downloads.

  9. 9

    Feedback closes the loop

    After the call, members get a short feedback email. This helps strengthen matching and the community over time.

FAQ

Do members need a new login?

Nope. Invitations and links arrive by email. No new passwords to remember.

How often do we run chats?

You set the cadence (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.).

What if someone can’t find the calendar hold?

Some providers require a manual calendar attachment. The confirmation email typically includes it.

What is the call experience like?

A simple hosted 30-minute video chat — works on any device without downloads.