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Why Building a Community Takes Grit: How Your Hustle Sets the Stage for Success

Why Building a Community Takes Grit: How Your Hustle Sets the Stage for Success

by David DeWald | May 7, 2025 | Blog

Starting a new online community is a lot like launching a business or hosting a big event: it takes way more work than most people expect, especially in the early days. If you want your community to thrive, you have to be the one putting in the hours, setting the...
Building Communities Beyond Discord: Considerations and Challenges

Building Communities Beyond Discord: Considerations and Challenges

by David DeWald | Jan 3, 2025 | Blog

The biggest issue is that Discord is basically like trying to build a community in a rushing river – everything just flows by and disappears. If someone shares an amazing resource or has a brilliant discussion on Monday, good luck finding it by Friday! The real...
The Power of Subgroups: Why Segmentation is the Secret Sauce of Thriving Online Communities

The Power of Subgroups: Why Segmentation is the Secret Sauce of Thriving Online Communities

by David DeWald | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog

Remember the last time you walked into a party where you didn’t know anyone? That overwhelming feeling of being lost in a sea of faces? That’s exactly how members feel in large, unsegmented online communities. The Magic of Breaking Things Down Think of...
Community Manager’s Gift Guide: Tools and Gadgets That Changed My Game

Community Manager’s Gift Guide: Tools and Gadgets That Changed My Game

by David DeWald | Dec 9, 2024 | Blog

Let me share some things that transformed my work life – when you’re spending hours connecting with members and coworkers, the right tools make all the difference. Here’s my curated list of game-changers that any community professional would love to...
Ultimate Community Professional Bluesky Starter Packs

Ultimate Community Professional Bluesky Starter Packs

by David DeWald | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog, Ultimate Lists

Updated Dec. 4, 2024 Recently, there has been a notable shift of people moving to BlueSky, including many community managers and professionals seeking a fresh space for connection and collaboration. This platform offers a unique opportunity to engage with others in...
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