Communities Redesign: Feature Highlights

At Kajabi, we know that a thriving community isn’t just about conversations—it’s about connection, engagement, and a seamless experience that keeps your members coming back. That’s why we’ve been hard at work making Kajabi Communities even better! Our latest updates give you more control, more customization, and more ways to foster meaningful engagement. Whether you’re looking to create a visually stunning space, simplify navigation, or encourage participation, these new features are designed to help you build a dynamic and interactive community with ease.

From custom branding options to intuitive navigation and powerful performance boosts, there’s something here for every community leader. Let’s take a deep dive into what’s new and how you can start using these features today!

Cover Photos: A Fresh Look for Your Community

First impressions matter, and now you have the power to completely transform how your community looks and feels. With the new Cover Photos feature, you can upload custom images to your community feed, setting the tone for engagement and instantly making your space more inviting.

Think of it as your community’s welcome mat—a way to create a visually engaging atmosphere that reflects your brand, mission, or even the energy of an ongoing discussion. Whether you use cover images to reinforce your branding, highlight special events, or simply add a touch of personality, this feature helps make your community more visually compelling.

Expanded Search: Find What You Need—Fast

The more your community grows, the more valuable content it holds. But with that growth comes a challenge: how do members find exactly what they need? That’s where our Expanded Search comes in.

Now, with a powerful search bar placed conveniently at the top of your community, members can quickly locate posts, find other members, revisit important event recordings, and search for meetups—all in just a few clicks. No more endless scrolling or trying to remember where a key conversation took place. This update makes your community smarter and more accessible, ensuring that important discussions, resources, and connections are always at your fingertips.

 

Branded Colors: A Community That Feels Like You

Your brand is more than just a logo—it’s an experience. And now, with Branded Colors, you can ensure that your community looks and feels like an extension of your business.

This update allows you to fully customize your community’s color scheme to align with your brand identity, creating a seamless, professional, and cohesive experience for your members. Imagine logging into a community that matches the exact look and feel of your website, reinforcing trust and brand consistency at every touchpoint.

Light/Dark Mode: A Better Viewing Experience

Everyone interacts with their community differently—some prefer a bright, clean interface, while others enjoy a sleek, dark aesthetic that’s easier on the eyes. With our new Light and Dark Mode toggle, members can choose their preferred viewing experience with a single click.

For those browsing during the day, Light Mode keeps things crisp and easy to read. For late-night discussions or long-form content consumption, Dark Mode reduces eye strain and creates a more immersive experience.

Streamlined Navigation:
Get Where You Need to Go—Faster

A thriving community is built on ease of access—members should never have to hunt for important content or struggle to find where to go next. That’s why we’ve completely reimagined our sidebar and menus, making it faster and more intuitive to navigate.

With the new streamlined design, everything is where you expect it to be, making it easier for both admins and members to jump between discussions, events, and learning materials without any friction.

What’s New?
✔ A cleaner, more intuitive layout so you can find what you need faster.
✔ Quick links to the most important areas of your community.
✔ A smoother user experience that makes browsing effortless.

Recording Library:
All Your Live Session Replays in One Place

Live sessions are one of the most valuable engagement tools inside your community. But what happens after the session ends? With the new Recording Library, every live session you host is automatically saved in one convenient place, making it easy for members to revisit key insights whenever they need them.

This is a game-changer for communities that rely on coaching calls, training sessions, and expert discussions—because now, your content continues to provide value long after the live event is over.

Updated Notification Center:
Stay Informed, Stay Engaged

Let’s face it—notifications can get overwhelming. That’s why we’ve redesigned our Notification Center to ensure that important updates never get lost in the shuffle.

Now, notifications are categorized, clear, and easy to manage, so members always know when there’s something new and important happening in the community. Whether it’s an event reminder, a mention in a discussion, or a direct message, members can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

Access Group Leaderboard: Inspire More Engagement

What if you could reward and recognize the most engaged members of your community? Now you can—with the new Access Group Leaderboard!

This exciting feature highlights top contributors in each Access Group, creating a fun, motivational way to drive participation. Members can see where they stand, push themselves to engage more, and feel a sense of achievement when they make the leaderboard.

Why It Works:
✔ Encourages friendly competition and increased participation.
✔ Celebrates top contributors and keeps them engaged.
✔ Creates a more dynamic and interactive community.

Performance Improvements: Faster, Smoother, Better

We’ve made big improvements behind the scenes to ensure that your community runs faster, smoother, and more seamlessly than ever before. These upgrades mean:

✔ Quicker load times for a frustration-free experience.
✔ Smoother interactions, whether you’re posting, searching, or switching between groups.
✔ Optimized performance across all devices, so your community feels responsive and polished.

Reorder Access Group:
Organize Your Community Your Way

Now, you can customize the order of your Access Groups by simply dragging and dropping them into whatever sequence works best for your community.

Whether you want to prioritize a specific group, highlight a new course, or organize by topic, this update gives you full flexibility and control over how your community is structured.