Creating community is all about the community members. We're nothing without our members.
Lauren, Community Admin
Key Tips
- Connect members to each other to build strong ties in your community.
- Monthly “member appreciation posts” encourage people to give shout-outs to helpful members.
- Providing opportunities for members to meet in person can help people feel even closer to each other.
- Use Community Chats to foster closer (and casual) connections through real-time engagement. Kick-off the conversation using member-suggested chats to make your community feel heard
As you get to know different members, try connecting people with similar interests by tagging them in comments or posts.
Experienced admins suggest that how you welcome each new member sets the tone for a positive community culture.
Connect active members to each other, especially in the communities' early days. Helping people get to know each other early on ensures that your community is founded on strong bonds.
Admins find that the personal connection formed by meeting in person can increase a sense of community and help people feel more connected to and invested in the community. If it feels right for your community, consider hosting events to get your members together in person. Even if people live in different places, you can encourage members to organize their own regional gatherings.
