Community 101

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh • 2mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

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

@kaustubh • 3mos

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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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

Ultimate Guide to Online Community Moderation: Best Practices, Tools and Strategies

Online communities have become vital hubs for interaction, knowledge sharing and brand engagement. Effective community moderation ensures these spaces remain safe, engaging and productive. This guide covers key strategies, tools...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh • 3mos

Jatra - An Upvoty Alternative Integrated with Community

Prior to founding the Jatra Community Platform, I served as the Head of Growth at a hyper-growth SaaS startup. Our product teams relied on user feedback, feature requests and customer...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh • 3mos

Guide: Get First 100 Community Members Quickly

In my career, I’ve built several communities. The hardest part of building a community is getting its first 100 members.Let’s not confuse ‘members’ with 'sign-ups’. In the community world, 1...

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