FeverBee Is Looking For A World Class Community Professional

We're still looking for someone to head up our consultancy practice.  You might be interested.  The Role: You will be responsible for helping clients grow their

The Thickest and Busiest Crowds

In 1969, Stanley Milgram performed a neat trick. He had 1 to 15 actors stare up at a window of a high office building while

Do You Remember Mashable?

I remember Mashable as the best site for social media and online community professionals. It had a thriving community, great content, and a clear mission. If

Upcoming Community Events

I’m excited about a few upcoming speaking events.  July 13 – 15: MozCon (Seattle, USA). I’ll be speaking to 1400 attendees about an entire way to build an

Seeking Speakers for SPRINT: San Francisco (Nov 12)

Last year’s FeverBee SPRINT was the biggest community event of the year. On Nov 11 – 12, we’re back with a new theme; tactical psychology.

The Most Valuable Community Contributions

We probably agree not all contributions are equal. If we’re wondering what to promote in a community, here’s a simple hierarchy.  At the bottom are

It’s Good To Be Hated

First the establishment ignores you, then it hates/mocks you, then it tolerates you, and then you become the establishment. If you find a lot of

Flattery and Impact

If you want someone to join the community, flatter them and explain why you need them in the community. Don’t flatter someone for who they

Eliminating Bias

How much information someone knows about you completely changes the type of answers they give you. This is a big problem in the research stage. 

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