Review: popular applications for communities on VKontakte. Read on Cossa.ru

Our selection includes 35 services and applications that will simplify management and administration in VK. We have divided them according to the features and capabilities they offer into several categories, namely:

Collection of target users (or target audience - target audience) is a visitor to the site for whom the content offered on it is intended. Target visitors are also considered to be those...Go to the dictionary of audience terms and bases for retargeting;
Audit and statistics;
Automatic posting and scheduled posts.
Design and decoration.
Mention monitoring.

The division is quite arbitrary, since many tools are multifunctional and quite universal. If, in our opinion, a service copes better with certain functions, then it is included in the appropriate category. So let's get started.

What programs are there for working with groups?

There are different types of software for working with communities on VK. Starting with services for removing “dogs” and ending with auto-poster programs.

All software can be divided into the following groups (depending on the actions performed and functionality):

Automatic promotion - as a rule, these are programs that perform various routine tasks automatically. For example, parsing the target audience according to certain criteria, sending messages and invitations to the group of the received audience.
Autoposters are programs that make it easier to work with content. They are capable of automatically publishing news and recordings at a given time. With their help, you can schedule future publications, even a month or six months in advance. Some are able not only to plan, but also to search for content. For detailed information, read the article “We use auto-posting - a paid and free way to post VK articles.”
Ancillary software are programs that have useful tools. They don't help promote the group. They just make it easier to complete some tasks. For example, removing “dogs”, clearing dialogues, managing a public page, monitoring comments, etc.

As you can see, programs are different, as are their functionality. Today, almost any task when working on VKontakte can be solved with the help of robots.

Donations to online wallets: help from subscribers for the project

Donations on the VK social network
Do you like working for the benefit of the social network and your own community, but it doesn’t make a profit? Ask your subscribers for help through a specialized application. The widget is called “Donations” and allows you to submit a request for help in supporting the project in a simple form. The script works with several payment systems, which expands the capabilities of the owner and author.

Setting up the plugin is carried out in a number of steps: standard installation, opening the program, entering details. The main thing is not to forget to save the changes. The shape and its dimensions can be edited, the latter is also done in the settings.

Attracting people

Today, there are a large number of services for promoting a community by attracting a large number of users to it. They are different:

Buying (cheating) an audience is a site where you can buy subscribers to your group for little money. The services are quite easy to use: go to the website and place the required order. The price of one participant can vary from 0.17 to 1.5 rubles.
Programs (bots) for auto-promotion in VK are special software that can perform most routine tasks for you: search for the target audience, send invitations, messages, friend requests, attract people through mass liking, etc. As a rule, this software must be downloaded and installed on your PC. There are both paid and free programs.
Online services for the mutual exchange of activity are sites where you can gain subscribers and other activity without any financial investment. You complete tasks of other users (subscribe, like, repost, etc.), earn points, and use the earned points to submit your task.

Simple and kind “Chat”: quick communication

Logo Chat
You can make a group more popular using chat. An old and proven tool for quickly sharing information, it is an ideal and simple solution for a social network. Connection will take a few minutes, with virtually no configuration required. Even when turned on for the first time, you can work with the unit.

In the settings, functions are available to limit users, add titles and video broadcasts. The design of the chat also plays an important role; take care of the external presentation. All advertisers can be blacklisted, and using filters will limit obscene language.

TOP 3 services for removing “dogs”

If you are gaining subscribers using special services, and if you are gaining inactive audiences (bots, offers), then you will probably need a program that can cleanse the community of deleted accounts. After all, the share of the audience recruited in this way after a while turns into dogs. Read who the “dogs” are in the VK group and what to do with them, following the link.

Below is a list of the three most popular services that cope with this task:

DogCleaner;
Olike;
ViKey Zen.

Let's take a closer look at each service:

DogCleaner.

An absolutely free program that can clear your group of low-quality accounts. Its functionality includes the following features:

removing dogs from the community;
removing dogs from friends (subscribers);
adding dogs from friends and subscribers to the emergency situation;
search not only for deleted accounts, but also for profiles without photos.

The service is easy to use, you just need to download it (//parser1.ru/dogcleaner.html) and install it on your PC.

Olike.

This is an online service specializing in promotion on VKontakte. It's absolutely free. Its main functionality is to increase subscribers, likes, reposts, etc., but it can also remove dogs.

To use the service, go to the website, log in and select the appropriate item in the “Order for VKontakte” menu.

ViKey Zen.

This is a browser extension that can clear your group of blocked members. Works in all popular internet browsers, but best used in Chrome.

Install the extension, after which the following button will appear in your browser window:

By clicking on it, you will need to log in to VK. Then, in the menu that appears, select “Remove dead members from the community.”

About apps

Often, communities can replace companies with a separate website or mobile application. In 2021, VKontakte launched an application platform for communities. They further expand the functionality of groups, public pages and meetings, adding a variety of features: chatting with community subscribers, donations, subscribing to page newsletters, questionnaires and tests. More than a million communities have installed such applications.

Most popular community apps:

"Chat VKontakte" - 346,000 communities;
“Donations” - 232,000 communities;
“Newsletters” - 154,000 communities;
“Tests” - 129,000 communities;
“Applications” - 135,000 communities;
“Questionnaires” - 118,000 communities.

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Three applications can be running in the community at the same time - page visitors see them right under the send message button. A special VKontakte catalog contains applications created by companies and independent developers. Any of them can be set up and added to your community in a few minutes, expanding the possibilities for subscribers. Using HTML5, group owners can create their own applications.

In October, community widgets also appeared on VKontakte. At the top of the page you can show a block with updated information. Eight widget templates are available for applications. For example, it is possible to display a list of questionnaires, the results of a sports match, or a list of prices for services.

TOP 3 services for tracking comments

Many community leaders on VKontakte complained about the lack of ability to track comments within the social network itself. networks. Experienced users know that you can do this in the “Comments” news section. Moreover, tracking will be carried out on all posts published by you on behalf of the community.

But let's look at third-party services that can help you monitor comments. This:

ChoTam;
Appendix “Comments by date added”;
Supervisor of VKontakte.

More details about each:

ChoTam.

An online service that allows you to track comments from communities on 6 social networks, including VKontakte. The service does not require you to provide any personal data. Here you have the opportunity to mention keywords, alerts in Viber, telegram or mail, and also have the opportunity to monitor your competitors.

The price of the service depends on the number of communities used. For one person – 190 rubles/month. For 10 – 690 rub./month. You can view all tariffs in detail on the service’s website.

Appendix “Comments by date added.”

This program is an application within the VKontakte social network. Therefore, it is absolutely free. All you need to do is launch it and enter the group address. After scanning the community, all the latest comments will appear in front of you, sorted by date added.

The service is quite simple and allows you to monitor not only your public, but also your competitors.

Supervisor of VKontakte.

An online service that provides a large amount of various information on objects being monitored. Among its many functions is a tool that notifies you when new comments appear. Notifications are sent to the specified e-mail.

The disadvantage of the service is that it does not show where exactly the comment was left, so using only it will not be very effective. The best option is to use the warden and one of the services described above together.

Online registration YCLIENTS: commerce automation with a CRM system

External presentation of YClients
Many people have long known the YClients service, a powerful comprehensive product for business automation. The CRM system allows you to monitor the movement of goods, the appearance of requests and the level of service. Development is considered paid, but the cost is only 1 thousand rubles per month. The main advantage is its use in the mobile version of the site.

To connect the system, you will need to install the application, launch it, and then fill out the information fields on the website. Registration is complete, then we top up the balance and establish contact with the manager. The specialist will share details of further work on setting up the product. At the end of the process, clients from the social network can easily order the purchase of goods or sign up for services.

TOP 3 services for community administration

Well, the last category of programs that we will touch on today is software that helps manage communities. Such software should contain a large list of programs that make it easier to work with groups on VKontakte.

Administration programs are mainly used in cases where you need to monitor not just one, but a large number of public pages at once, so that all the necessary information is collected in one place.

So, services:

VK Admin;
Moderator;
CleverPub.

Let's talk about each:

VK Admin.

One of the most popular programs for mobile devices. Its convenience lies in the fact that in one application you will have all the information about all your communities, including statistical data. You can download VK Admin on both Android and iOS.

The functionality is as follows:

publishing posts;
moderation;
appointment/removal from office;
communication with subscribers (clients);
editing products;
public design and much more.

Some leaders manage to manage their community using only this application, without logging into the site via a PC. This is not surprising, because the functionality of the software is quite sufficient for this.

What is equally important is that the service is free.

Moderator.

This is an application within the social network itself. It allows you to monitor the community, acting as a moderator. You will see new comments (this is another service that can track them), messages, new members who have joined, suggested posts, and much more.

This application helps you keep abreast of all the latest events in the group. And like any other application, Moderator is free.

CleverPub.

This is a convenient program that works online. It has the following capabilities and tools:

convenient and accurate auto-posting;
obtaining detailed public statistics;
tracking advertising quality;
search for messages and communities by criteria.

The service is free.

Adding and using applications: browsing the catalog

Edit menu
To use the community application in VK, you must have access to administrator mode and perform the following actions:

Go to the edited group, find the ellipses on the right and select “Community Management”.
In the settings, find the “Applications” item and go to the appropriate page.
In the proposed menu, we access popular widgets or use the catalog.

The main feature of applications in the community is associated with the number of their simultaneous applications. Programs do not run in parallel, so only one solution can be used. When switching between them, all information is saved and available for return.

In case of insufficient number of tools, there is the possibility of independent development. To do this, read the help and technical section. Next, let's look at the main useful options and solutions for your business communities.

Advantages and disadvantages

Using programs that make it easier to work with groups on VKontakte has the following advantages:

automation of any tasks;
high efficiency and speed of task completion;
convenience;
large selection of services;
There is both paid and free software;
low cost.

We did not find any particular disadvantages that apply to absolutely all programs. Due to the large selection of services, the disadvantages of some are offset by their absence in others. That is, if one service has a drawback, then you can find another similar software without this drawback.

“Vacancies” widget: fast and convenient recruitment

External presentation of Vacancies
This technical solution is suitable for large companies and message boards on social networks. The application is installed as standard through community management, and setting it up will not take more than 5 minutes. A correctly implemented plugin allows you to receive employee responses and their resumes, which reduces the time of searching for interesting candidates for unfilled jobs.

When filling out the application form for a new one, you must provide complete information. Details are important in this matter, do not skimp on the text. Don't forget to check the boxes to send notifications to the administrator.

If a resume has arrived or someone has responded, everything will be shown in the central part of the application. For community owners, the “Contact” button is available, which provides a transition to the second stage of candidate verification – an interview.

Bottom line

Today we talked to you about various programs for working with groups on VKontakte. As you can see, there are many of them and they are different. Some help promote the community, others help manage it effectively. Use the software and make your life easier. We hope the article was useful to you.

We also recommend that you read the article “6 programs that will make life on Instagram better.”

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