Comments on: Community building doesn’t always begin at home

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:50 +0000

My instincts say that it is more important to just get the community up and running asap but you make some very valid points about building the buzz. Interacting in other forums and with bloggers will help you build relationships and get new members to join your community quickly.

By: How to build an online community | Community Building

How to build an online community | Community Building — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:37:41 +0000

[...] it proves you are serious about your community, and gives the community the respect it deserves. Build communities externally, too. Reach out to your target audience via Twitter, Facebook and wherever else they might be. If [...]

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:11:00 +0000

I have been trying to build a decent community for some time now. Original ideas that you have provided are very important and helpful. Keep up the great work Martin.

By: mustafa

mustafa — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:46:22 +0000

I find it a lot easier to find initial members of the community among my friends. This way at least the core of the community is constant.

By: Martin Reed - Blog Author

Martin Reed - Blog Author — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:21:16 +0000

Keith – Thanks for the info; I’ve updated the heading!

By: Keith Morris

Keith Morris — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:54:02 +0000

Really great ideas. Just one minor critique: “wherefore” actually means “why,” as in “why are you Romeo,” not “where are you Romeo.” Therefore, your first subtitle needs a little work.

By: Stella

Stella — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:49:50 +0000

Again, great ideas. I am kind of like a sponge reading these blogs…..just starting, and learning about what I have heard everyone else talk about. Like many other things, building from the basics is key. I’m just learning what the basics are!!

By: tom

tom — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:45:30 +0000

I find it a lot easier to find initial members of the community among my friends. This way at least the core of the community is constant.

By: MarkM

MarkM — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:03:35 +0000

Great post. I particularly like your approach to Twitter which I will mirror. I still haven’t found anything of value in Twitter but maybe a different way of using it will prove valuable.

By: 8 Steps to Recruiting the Right Members | WiserEarth Blog

8 Steps to Recruiting the Right Members | WiserEarth Blog — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:39:31 +0000

[...] the willing – Martin Reed has a great post about engaging bloggers, Facebook, Twitter, and competitor communities to listen, learn, get [...]