Tired of seeing the same questions pop up in your ecommerce community? Sharing and discovering resources can be tough when members do not know where to start. These templates make it easy to invite members to recommend helpful tools, articles, or tips, fostering a culture of collective support and actionable knowledge.
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Resource sharing posts work because they tap into the collective wisdom of your community. When members are encouraged to recommend something they have found valuable, it empowers them and helps others discover new solutions faster. This approach not only increases engagement but also creates a sense of belonging as members contribute to each other's growth.
From a psychological perspective, people love to share what has benefited them, especially if it positions them as helpful experts. By highlighting practical value and real-world use, you make the exchange more meaningful and drive members to participate, knowing their insights are valued. Over time, this builds trust and positions your community as a go-to place for ecommerce know-how.
What ecommerce tool or app has saved you the most time this year? Share your experience below.
💡 Example: "What ecommerce tool or app has saved you the most time this year? Share your experience below."
Recommend a podcast episode that changed your approach to online selling.
💡 Example: "Recommend a podcast episode that changed your approach to online selling."
Share your go-to YouTube channel for ecommerce tips. Why do you like it?
💡 Example: "Share your go-to YouTube channel for ecommerce tips. Why do you like it?"
Has anyone found a helpful guide or checklist for product launches? Please link it below.
💡 Example: "Has anyone found a helpful guide or checklist for product launches? Please link it below."
What is your favorite ecommerce blog or newsletter? Tell us why you subscribe.
💡 Example: "What is your favorite ecommerce blog or newsletter? Tell us why you subscribe."
Share the best tool you use for tracking sales metrics. How has it helped your business?
💡 Example: "Share the best tool you use for tracking sales metrics. How has it helped your business?"
What online course or webinar made a big impact on your ecommerce skills?
💡 Example: "What online course or webinar made a big impact on your ecommerce skills?"
Drop a link to your must-have ecommerce Chrome extension. What does it do?
💡 Example: "Drop a link to your must-have ecommerce Chrome extension. What does it do?"
What resource helped you master inventory management? Share your story.
💡 Example: "What resource helped you master inventory management? Share your story."
Recommend a tool for automating ecommerce tasks that you think everyone should try.
💡 Example: "Recommend a tool for automating ecommerce tasks that you think everyone should try."
Is there a Shopify app you cannot live without? Mention it and tell us why.
💡 Example: "Is there a Shopify app you cannot live without? Mention it and tell us why."
Share a resource that helped you improve your product photos or videos.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you improve your product photos or videos."
What email marketing tool gives you the best results? Share your recommendation.
💡 Example: "What email marketing tool gives you the best results? Share your recommendation."
Have you found any free resources for boosting ecommerce SEO? Drop your favorites here.
💡 Example: "Have you found any free resources for boosting ecommerce SEO? Drop your favorites here."
What book has shaped your thinking about ecommerce or digital selling?
💡 Example: "What book has shaped your thinking about ecommerce or digital selling?"
Share a case study that inspired you to try something new in your store.
💡 Example: "Share a case study that inspired you to try something new in your store."
What is one website or forum you visit for ecommerce news and trends?
💡 Example: "What is one website or forum you visit for ecommerce news and trends?"
Recommend a free graphic design tool for creating ecommerce ads.
💡 Example: "Recommend a free graphic design tool for creating ecommerce ads."
What analytics dashboard do you rely on for tracking store performance? Share your pick.
💡 Example: "What analytics dashboard do you rely on for tracking store performance? Share your pick."
Has anyone used a shipping or fulfillment tool they recommend? Tell us your experience.
💡 Example: "Has anyone used a shipping or fulfillment tool they recommend? Tell us your experience."
What resource helped you with ecommerce taxes or accounting? Please share.
💡 Example: "What resource helped you with ecommerce taxes or accounting? Please share."
Share your favorite community or mastermind group for ecommerce learning.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite community or mastermind group for ecommerce learning."
Recommend a resource that helped you boost your conversion rates.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource that helped you boost your conversion rates."
What online marketplace guide do you wish you had found sooner?
💡 Example: "What online marketplace guide do you wish you had found sooner?"
Is there a customer service tool you recommend for ecommerce teams?
💡 Example: "Is there a customer service tool you recommend for ecommerce teams?"
Share a pricing strategy resource that made a difference for your store.
💡 Example: "Share a pricing strategy resource that made a difference for your store."
What Facebook group or subreddit has helped you solve ecommerce challenges?
💡 Example: "What Facebook group or subreddit has helped you solve ecommerce challenges?"
Recommend a resource for finding winning products or niches.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for finding winning products or niches."
What payment processor comparison article do you trust? Link or mention it below.
💡 Example: "What payment processor comparison article do you trust? Link or mention it below."
Share a resource that helped you design your ecommerce website.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you design your ecommerce website."
Have you used any influencer marketing platforms for ecommerce? Share your review.
💡 Example: "Have you used any influencer marketing platforms for ecommerce? Share your review."
What resource helped you set up shipping rates or logistics? Tell us about it.
💡 Example: "What resource helped you set up shipping rates or logistics? Tell us about it."
Recommend a book or article about ecommerce branding that inspired you.
💡 Example: "Recommend a book or article about ecommerce branding that inspired you."
Share a helpful resource for managing returns or refunds.
💡 Example: "Share a helpful resource for managing returns or refunds."
What is the best tool for A/B testing in ecommerce? Why do you like it?
💡 Example: "What is the best tool for A/B testing in ecommerce? Why do you like it?"
Recommend a resource for learning about dropshipping best practices.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for learning about dropshipping best practices."
Have you found a great resource for social media ad creatives? Share it here.
💡 Example: "Have you found a great resource for social media ad creatives? Share it here."
What live event, summit, or online conference helped you level up in ecommerce?
💡 Example: "What live event, summit, or online conference helped you level up in ecommerce?"
Share a resource that made onboarding new ecommerce team members easier.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that made onboarding new ecommerce team members easier."
What tool do you use for customer feedback and reviews? Tell us how it works.
💡 Example: "What tool do you use for customer feedback and reviews? Tell us how it works."
To use these templates, simply copy one into your community platform and customize it with your own context or example. Rotate different prompts weekly or monthly to keep things fresh. Encourage members to provide a brief reason for their recommendation and, if possible, share how they use the resource in their ecommerce journey. Highlight top contributions to motivate others and thank everyone for sharing to reinforce a supportive vibe.
These templates work across all platforms. For forums, create a dedicated 'Resource Share' thread. On chat-based platforms, use weekly prompts or scheduled posts. In groups, pin or feature resource threads. Wherever possible, use reactions or upvotes to help surface the most useful contributions.
Aim for at least once a week to keep resource sharing active and top of mind. Adjust based on your community's engagement.
Absolutely. Tailoring prompts to certain topics or resource types can help generate more focused and useful recommendations.
Thank them for contributing and gently ask the community for more up-to-date or relevant options. Consider curating a resource list to highlight current picks.
Make prompts easy to answer and occasionally highlight or thank first-time contributors to boost confidence and participation.
Yes, review all shared links for relevance, safety, and value before highlighting or adding them to resource lists.
Use tags, categories, or summary posts to group similar resources. Pin or feature the most helpful threads for easy access.
Yes, they are effective in both public and private ecommerce groups, including internal teams looking to share best practices.