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Community Building Blog - Community Spark
http://www.communityspark.com/
Community Spark is a regularly updated blog offering advice and tips on how to build successful online communities.
- Added on: Apr 6th, 2007
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
Recent Posts
Improve your online community in five easy steps
I get a lot of people contacting me for help with their online community. Most of the time, they are unhappy with the amount of activity taking place – they want to see more. Most of the time, I see the same (or at least similar) problems. The...
What is an online community manager?
The precise description of an online community manager varies from organisation to organisation. Some companies will describe the responsibilities of an online community manager very differently to others. Some will offer roles with very similar job...
How to deal with bad apples in your online community
No online community is perfect – there will come a time (if it hasn’t happened already) when a member becomes abusive or confrontational. Dealing with these bad apples can be a challenge – they will often stir up emotions and lead ...
Invigorate your online community by closing it down
Remember that community building takes time. That being said, sometimes an online community just won’t get off the ground. If you are struggling to encourage activity or if you want to build more of a buzz around your site, sometimes closing i...
How to build and maintain trust in online communities
A vital element of a successful online community is trust. Without it, your community won’t be as strong as it could be – trust brings people together; it encourages people to share information and the more they share, the more others wi...
Inside the mind of an online community lurker
It's great to see your online community's membership grow. It can be frustrating when those new members don't get involved, though. Understanding why members aren't getting involved is the key to increasing member participation....
Your site is thoughtful well planned and most informative. Not only do I desire to add you to my friends lis and my community; I am also adding your page to favorites. Your opening comment on "lazy", cut to the quick. I have to admit that I am lazy too. Staying focused to build a site that achieves my goals usually looses me. Your considerate advice is already helping me understand what errors I have made in the past. Now I can correct the problems I have created. Everyone using the web should read you site, for their own benefit as well as the benefit of their prospective audiences.
Thank you,
Philzo
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