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I’m currently exploring BuddyPress for building a community-focused WordPress site and wanted to ask about best practices for structuring communities in a way that keeps users engaged and active.

From your experience, what matters most when setting up:

Groups and activity streams

User profiles and navigation

Registration and onboarding flow

I’m particularly interested in keeping things simple and intuitive, so new users don’t feel overwhelmed when they join. I’ve noticed that when community structure is clear, users are more likely to participate instead of just browsing.

In my general work with Funnelsflex, we often think in terms of user flow and step-by-step progression, and I’m curious how that mindset translates into BuddyPress-powered communities.

Any tips, lessons learned, or common mistakes to avoid would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!