Comments on: How to make your online community stronger

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:37:05 +0000

All of these tips will surely make your community stronger. One thing I was surprised by was your suggestion to not hire paid posters. It seems like if your community is struggling that may give it the boost it needs.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:34:39 +0000

Some interesting ideas I always make sure that a Frequently Asked Questions Section is prominent which answers the most obvious questions.It get get a bit annoying answering the same Questions again and again.

By: David

David — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:17:06 +0000

We have found that starting a competitive league has really helped bring our community together. There are arguements from time to time but people seem to love to get involved in things like fantasy football leagues and one of competitions.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:47:57 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I already implement some, but other have got me thinking – hence the comment!

I’ve seen forum dynamics over the years. All the way from a fan forum, turned official forum, turned fan forum due to fighting and that then split into three forums! You could honestly write a thesis on social dynamics of internet forums!

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:05:48 +0000

Great points, as far as features though, I’ve found that adding features that make things easier for people has helped a lot. As long as they aren’t distracting I don’t think that it’s too bad. There are definitely additions that I would stay away from, but tasteful additions can go a long way.

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:54:22 +0000

Good tips, but I think sometimes a site redesign is important. If your website does not look appealing, it is that much tougher to attract new members and keep existing one. The ‘don’t start advertising’ tip is tough to follow as well. Everyone wants their community to grow asap. It is difficult to make a community strong if you don’t have a large enough user base.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:45:03 +0000

Good point about advertising. You would think this would help but in the beginning you want quality members over quantity. A few good members will give better content and could even help recruit more memebers.

By: Pete Sheridan

Pete Sheridan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:48:37 +0000

Many really do resort to advertising which detracts from the community you’re TRYING to attract. If you don’t advertise, people are more likely to like your site. Thanks

By: David

David — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:30:28 +0000

I think people need some purpose to be there and stay together, if it’s just chatting about a particular topic I don’t think that is enough….possibly there needs to be an element of self-interest, the idea that community members gain something from being there – how you can add this factor without going down the silly road of prizes and competitions as mentioned is something I haven’t worked out…