Chat App vs Community Platform: What's the Difference?
Learn how chat apps and community platforms differ, and how Howdlo combines the best of both worlds in a single app.
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The Howdlo Blog
Chats, communities & the art of hanging out
Guides on private messaging, online communities, and building great hangouts — from the team behind Howdlo.
What Is an Online Hangout? Casual Spaces to Spend Time Together
Discover the concept of online hangouts and how they can bring people together in a low-pressure, shared space.
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What Are Online Communities, and Why Do They Matter?
Online communities are groups of people gathering in a shared digital space to interact and share common interests. Howdlo's Hangouts feature offers…
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What Is a Private Messaging App? A Plain-English Guide
Learn about private messaging apps and what to look for in a secure chat platform, including features like no ads, no trackers, and data minimization.
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Why Privacy-First Messaging Matters (Even for Everyday Chats)
Everyday conversations deserve to be private, but ad-and-tracker business models often compromise this. Howdlo's no-ads, no-trackers approach offers…
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Start an Online Community from Scratch: A Practical Guide
Learn how to build a thriving online community with a clear purpose, welcoming newcomers, and essential features like channels and moderation tools.
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Getting Started With Howdlo: Your First 10 Minutes
Learn how to get started with Howdlo, a private chat and community app, and discover its features and benefits.
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How Howdlo Keeps Your Chats and Communities in One Beautiful App
With Howdlo, you can access all your private chats and community Hangouts in one app, without switching tools. Learn how it keeps your conversations…
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