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Organizing an Unruly Community: Share Stories

Posted by Carrie Melissa Jones on November 12, 2013 at 9:00am in best practices
By now, you've opened up lines of communication, written and shared solid guidelines, and established benchmarks. You're bound to have made a few in-depth connections with community members. Now is the time to harness these connections, get to know people more deeply, and share their stories.
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The Online Community Lifecycle [Video]

Posted by Allison Leahy on August 29, 2013 at 4:29pm in community management talks
The goal of every community manager is to progress your community through its lifecycle. If you achieve this, you maximize what your community can be, the benefit it brings to your organization, and the benefits that members gain from the community. Watch the recording of Richard Millington's presentation to learn more about The Online Community Lifecycle and improve your approach to community management.
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How to Make Social Work for Your Community: Ted Rheingold at ForumCon 2013

Posted by Allison Leahy on June 13, 2013 at 9:26pm in social media
A breakdown of Ted Rheingold's ForumCon 2013 presentation "How to Make Social Work For Your Forums" including a definition of sociality, a look at the three levels of sharing, how to avoid platform fatigue, and engagement hacks for optimizing your community's presence across popular social platforms.
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The Ultimate Welcome For Your Online Community's Newcomers

Posted by Richard Millington on April 8, 2013 at 12:23pm in best practices
Most communities are setup to repulse newcomers. You have to complete dumb questions when you join. Then you’re asked to introduce yourself to others. You should welcome members, not out of obligation, but with the firm intention of ensuring they begin participating and making friends within your community.
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Community Picks

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Infographic: The Value of Online Community

Ning News: Unleash the Power of Groups on Ning 3.0

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