What do you need for creating a strong community?
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Of course, besides having a platform where you are trying to reach out to the right target group, you need to have some "inner" traits that help you mould a good community. 👥
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– Be protective (people in your community should feel safe)
– Be engaging
– Be helpful
– Be kind
What would you add?
What should a good community builder be like?
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Savian Boroanca@savian_boroanca
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I think success Is a consequence of people. Also, the company that would benefit from having a community and hasn’t started it yet, is already paying for it.
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@savian_boroanca you did a complex article. Did you use also some resources e.g. books for that?
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@busmark_w_nika, a lot of influences and my experience as a community builder. Did you enjoy reading?
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@savian_boroanca I did get through it and liked it. One thing: at what number of members of the community does it make sense to do 1:1 calls and when it is time to shift them to group calls? Because when your base is growing it is more difficult to cover everyone.
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I love that you included being kind in the list, so underrated 👏
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@morgane_prr Well, sometimes I am not kind – it is an exception when I set an "informal" tone of voice when bantering. 😀
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I would add be empathetic.
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@dan_o_malley True. People like it when you sympathise with them.
Be human. Nobody likes someone who just sounds like a robot all the time.
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especially those bot answers a few weeks back. 💀🤖😀@nathancovey
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I believe a common mission would also aid a lot in getting along with everyone.
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@vaibhavdwivedi good relationships. 🤝 yes from my side to this note.
- Make everyone feel like they belong.
- Listen actively. Ensure users feel heard
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@pushpendra_pal The second point should be highlighted!
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I would add AAV: Always Add Value. Provide your community with relevant content that genuinely benefits them.
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@borja_diazroig Borja, the point is pretty valid. Show results they can get, not only features :)
- Be fun
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@busmark_w_nika damn…that’s hard 😅 i mean i know what it is for me, but can’t find the right words to express it
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@busmark_w_nika definitely!!!
1. A common belief, it can be related to the product or the cause or any other thing.
2. Good communication and transparency.
3. A comfortable environment where one can put his/her, opinion/ideas without any hesitation.
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@nupur_tevatiya Nupur, do you know such community? :)
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@nupur_tevatiya I didn't know about this one. Thank you, I already had a look and saw they do some events across countries. Definitely what I have been looking for because I have some plans for offline events. :)
@busmark_w_nika Yes, there is one for designers "AdpList" I really find it helpful
@busmark_w_nika oh thats great!! I am happy I could be of this help via my discussion 🤗
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A clear purpose for the community.
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@konrad_sx Do you mean niché?
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@busmark_w_nika Yes. More generally I just mean I need a clear reason to join a community and stay there (instead of a similar community or none at all).
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@konrad_sx aaa, okay, so needs to be topic-related with some goal :) More clear now to me :)
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I love the emphasis on kindness and empathy in building a strong community. It's truly the foundation of meaningful connections. Being proactive and providing value are key too! Great insights here! 🙌
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@viktor_surkov Thanks for your appreciative words Viktor! :)
I think many products/ businesses are built on top of the success of a community. So I'll say run the community with passion and effort. And definitely less AI in this case :D
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@angela_ni2 you summed it from my heart :D like my words :D
A platform! Does anyone have any suggestions for platforms? I am thinking Discord but I can't decide on it
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@stephanie_cameron Hey Stephanie! :) I would opt for Slack or Discord. Slack seems to be more "professional" – work-related while Discord is more fun-related. This is how I perceive them (Discord – crypto, gaming, communities around fun, YouTube) – (Slack – more networking, profession related). Just my prisma of how I see them :)
A good community builder needs to listen first. Understanding what people really want fosters trust and loyalty. Not every solution is a perfect answer right away!
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@christinegreen 💯% – when you listen to, you will find out what people want to solve :)
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In the world of GPT; be human, kind, real and engaging to audience.
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@jai_singhal you are right. I was fed up of those bot answers :D
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Communities thrive on interaction so you’ve got to encourage relationships.
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@piotr_bartoszek Relationship helps with visibility at least + awareness :)
100% agreed on kindness being key! 🙌 A few other essentials IMO: 1) Shared purpose that resonates with members 2) Easy ways for folks to contribute & feel ownership 3) Proactive community managers who lead by example. And ofc you need the right platform to enable engagement & connection!
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@nancywright I do not have the community managers RN but hope that one time the community will grow to this extent :)
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To build a strong community, focus on creating a shared sense of purpose and fostering genuine connections. Keep people engaged through regular, meaningful interactions and always show appreciation for contributions.
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@suprabhatbiyani Thanks for your insights :)
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@waison_lee I like the answer :D :)