Community 101

Founder • 1d

11 Unique AI Ideas to Build and Engage Your Community

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way how communities are built. It’s no longer just a nice-to-have tool. AI is creating new opportunities for community builders to build deeper relationships,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 5d

Top 9 Must-Have Features in an Online Community Platform

The right community platform drives engagement, scales your growth and reduces friction for both members and admins. A wrong choice, however, will lower engagement, repel users and become a burden....

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Kaustubh Katdare

Community Administrator • 1w

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

If you thought launching paid memberships is the only way you can make money with your online community, hold your horse!In this article, you’ll learn not 1, but 25 smart...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 1w

21 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Community

I learned everything about community building from real mistakes. I didn’t have any mentors when I was starting my first community. If I had to start over, I’d do it...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 1w

Community Launch Plan: 30-60-90 Day Strategy for Community Kickoff

In this article, you'll learn a proven 90-day strategy to launch a successful online community.Launching a community is most effective when done in three focused phases:Days 1–30: FoundationDefine your purpose,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 2w

25 Common Community Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Community manager interview questions are designed to test your skills in building thriving online communities, engaging members, resolving conflicts, and adapting to feedback.They also assess your knowledge of community strategies,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 2w

Community Onboarding: The Ultimate Guide to Welcoming New Members

Community onboarding is the secret sauce behind thriving communities. It’s the first experience that will decide whether your users stay or quietly leave. Poor onboarding can confuse or overwhelm users,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 2w

Community Guidelines and Rules: How to Write Clear and Engaging Policies

Community guidelines and rules set clear expectations, protect members, and shape culture. This guide will show you how to define behavior standards, link them to your community’s mission, align them...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 1w

Surprise and Delight in Communities: 8 Budget-Friendly Ideas That Work

TL;DR: Surprise-and-delight moments are small, low-cost gestures that boost community engagement and loyalty. It’s a way to make members feel seen and appreciated. You can easily implement some of the...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Community Administrator • 1w

Are Online Forums Dead?

TL;DR: No, online forums are not dead. Despite what many believe, online forums still exist - and they are evolving. In fact, more communities and businesses are returning to forums...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 2w

The Ultimate Community Audit Guide: Evaluate and Improve Your Community

TL;DR: A community audit evaluates your community’s health, engagement and growth opportunities. It gives you clear insights, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and provides a roadmap for improvement. Building a vibrant...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 3w

Minimum Viable Community: Build Small, Scale Big

TL;DR: A Minimum Viable Community (MVC) is the smallest group of engaged members you need to test and grow your community idea. This article explains what an MVC is, why...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 3w

A List of Open Source Community Platforms

Open-source community platforms have ruled the Internet for decades. Open source allowed the makers offer full code access, zero licensing fees and vibrant developer communities.From veteran boards like phpBB and...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Founder • 3w

The SPACES Model Explained: Proving Your Community's Value

TL;DR:SPACES breaks community impact into six business outcomes:SupportProductAcquisitionContributionEngagementSuccessChoose one primary and one secondary outcome for the next quarter.Track two or three laser‑focused KPIs for each; convert wins to dollars.A monthly,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

Community Administrator • 1mo

21 Top Skills for Community Building and Engagement

In this article, I will share a list of 21 must have skills for any professional community builder.Now, even with almost 20 years of community building experience, I don’t claim...

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