Month: April 2011

Online Community building is a process that begins long before and continues long after the community website becomes accessible.  Sadly, many believe the process begins

Add a small button somewhere in your community, or an e-mail address, where members can submit their own personal news.  When members have a birthday,

How do you position your community? Consider 4 types of positioning. The only community of its kind. Being the only community is useful. This means

If you’re struggling with participation in your community, here are 10 simple tips. Ensure the latest activity is above the fold on the homepage. If people

Amateurs succeed where professionals don’t when it comes to developing a community.  Brands usually build the website, find lots of people to sign up, publish

Promoting your community is part of your job. Aim to get promotion in trade publications, newspapers, radio, TV. Continually comment on topical stories. Issue statements