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What is a Listserv?

What the heck is a “Listserv” anyway? It’s the original private group email list—perfect for HOAs, youth sports teams, remote work groups, and more. Think nurses, city managers, architects, your condo association, parent volunteers for youth sports teams, or extended family!

Managing an Email Group

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HOA Listserv vs Facebook Group: Which Is Better for Your Community?

February 14, 2026 By mark david mcCreary

Many volunteer HOA boards try Facebook first to communicate with their homeowners. But is that really the best option?

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HOA Communication Best Practices: How to Reduce Email Overload

February 14, 2026 By mark david mcCreary

Are your homeowners complaining about “too many emails”? Check out our 4 helpful tips for reducing email overload.

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HOA Communication Software:
A Guide for Board Members

February 14, 2026 By mark david mcCreary

If you’re serving on an HOA board, you probably didn’t sign up to manage endless reply-all emails. Yet between meeting notices, resident concerns, and committee coordination, communication can feel messy fast. This guide shows volunteer HOA board members how to organize email communication using simple listserv tools that reduce overload and improve transparency.

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How Email Management Software Helps You

September 19, 2025 By mark david mcCreary

A group email list is basically just a bunch of people who email each other with the Reply All button, right? Sure, that might work. It’s a bit haphazard and lots of messages might get lost in the shuffle. But, it’s free and handy and how else would your aunt send you those giant lists of […]

How to Fix HOA Communication Issues in 30 Days

June 4, 2025 By mark david mcCreary

Is your HOA board struggling to communicate with residents? Find out how to fix that in 30 days! A simple, proven plan to bring clarity, connection, and calm to your neighborhood.

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How to Recruit Volunteer Moderators for Your Group Email List

Learn how to find and onboard the right volunteers for the job.

February 14, 2025 By mark david mcCreary

A well-run Group Email List builds online communities and fosters meaningful discussions. But someone needs to ensure conversations remain productive and respectful. That’s where volunteer moderators come in! And here’s how to find and onboard the right volunteers.

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How do you recruit volunteer moderators?

November 1, 2024 By mark david mcCreary

This post from Quiip talks all about recruiting volunteer moderators. Check out the summary!

Webinar: Best Practices for Launching a Community

July 31, 2023 By mark david mcCreary

Online communities are fun, informational, and supportive entities. However, they take a lot of work, just like real-world communities. Check out these tips for a successful launch!

Private Messages – The Dark Underbelly of Communities

November 18, 2022 By mark david mcCreary

Email started as a great way to communicate privately. Now, it can mean spam, viruses, and ugly chats. Private email discussion groups stop that. Find out more!

Constant Storytelling And Engagement

November 11, 2021 By mark david mcCreary

Marketers know that creating regular content is key in establishing relationships with both prospective and existing customers. And storytelling is a great way to connect with your audience.

How Communities Changed During the Pandemic

January 18, 2021 By mark david mcCreary

What a shock the pandemic was to the workplace, especially when it comes to remote work. And now…..remote “everything”.

Sharing Your Strategy With Members

January 7, 2021 By mark david mcCreary

Sharing the strategy when running the online community may be something you want to consider in your scope of duties and managerial vision. It may be appreciated by your members. In fact, by doing so, you are letting your members know how you envision the future direction of the community, and you also invite the […]

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