Community 101

@kaustubh-katdare • 1w

11 Solid Reasons Your Business Should Build an Online Community

The number of businesses adopting community-led growth is rising every day. Having an engaged online community for your business is now a necessity. It drives compounding growth, higher retention, lowers...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh-katdare • 4mos

1001 Catchy Community Names for Online Communities (By Category)

Struggling to name your community? This list gives you 1001 short, catchy and creative name ideas - sorted by niche. Whether you are building a forum, group or membership hub,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh-katdare • 4mos

11 Easy Ways to Turn Community Lurkers into Active Members

Most online communities have one thing in common: the lurkers. Lurkers are the people who visit, read and scroll your content, but never interact. The Nielsen 90-9-1 rule for participation...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh-katdare • 4mos

Community Content Calendar: Step-by-Step [Plan, Create, Automate with AI]

To create a community community calendar, follow these seven steps:Set clear goalsKnow your audienceChoose diverse content typesEstablish content pillarsSchedule optimallyUse organizational toolsLeverage AI for ideas and analysisThis article explains each...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh-katdare • 4mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 5mos

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

@kaustubh • 5mos

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

@kaustubh-katdare • 5mos

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 • 5mos

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 • 5mos

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 • 5mos

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 • 5mos

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 • 5mos

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 • 4mos

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 • 5mos

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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