Yay - we are now 1500 members in the @ness_labs community! I've been learning so much and meeting such fantastic people during the past few months π
Not that I'm an expert, but here are some thoughts if you want to build a community...
Not that I'm an expert, but here are some thoughts if you want to build a community...
(1) Take it slow
Fast growth can be detrimental to building a community. Especially at the beginning, focus on quality, not quantity. It's easier to foster a sense of community when you attract few like-minded people (vs lots of random folks)
Fast growth can be detrimental to building a community. Especially at the beginning, focus on quality, not quantity. It's easier to foster a sense of community when you attract few like-minded people (vs lots of random folks)
(2) Listen, listen, listen
Many of the most popular aspects of the Ness Labs community today were suggested by members, e.g. the support groups, the recordings & shared resources. Proactively ask for feedback & be grateful when you get it - it truly is a gift
Many of the most popular aspects of the Ness Labs community today were suggested by members, e.g. the support groups, the recordings & shared resources. Proactively ask for feedback & be grateful when you get it - it truly is a gift
(3) Make choices
Don't try to be everything to everyone. Find your niche & define your values. For Ness Labs, it means slow, thoughtful conversations. No synchronous chat & we don't measure success by the # of messages posted on the forums. Quality > Quantity
Don't try to be everything to everyone. Find your niche & define your values. For Ness Labs, it means slow, thoughtful conversations. No synchronous chat & we don't measure success by the # of messages posted on the forums. Quality > Quantity
(4) Make yourself dispensable
I love when I don't log in for a few days and there are a bunch of cool things happening in the community.
Don't get in the way - equip members with the tools to make the most of their experience
I love when I don't log in for a few days and there are a bunch of cool things happening in the community.
Don't get in the way - equip members with the tools to make the most of their experience
(5) Give back
A community would be nothing without its members. Don't focus on acquisition only. Make sure to give back & thank current members. I do that with bonus workshops, extra content etc. - figure out what's valuable/useful to your members and give it to them :)
A community would be nothing without its members. Don't focus on acquisition only. Make sure to give back & thank current members. I do that with bonus workshops, extra content etc. - figure out what's valuable/useful to your members and give it to them :)
Super excited for the future of the community! Many thanks to all the @ness_labs extended family for making my life more fun, especially during this weird weird year π
β’ β’ β’
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
γ
