by David DeWald | Sep 30, 2025 | Blog
Community management is its own distinct discipline, yet every week numerous job postings pop up calling for “community managers” whose duties have little to do with what real community work entails. Instead, these roles often read more like a mix of marketing, social...
by David DeWald | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog
I’ve seen talk about celebrating big membership spikes or post counts, and I want to throw in a perspective. Vanity metrics are the babysitting story we all know: telling the parent, “The kids had so much fun tonight!” while conveniently skipping over the fact that...
by David DeWald | Aug 10, 2025 | Blog, Reddit
Reddit’s subreddits flourish when members are active, collaborative, and united by purpose. This manifesto puts Redditors and meaningful engagement first; replacing rigid rulebooks with flexible, member-led community building. We see subreddit moderation and...
by David DeWald | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
Community building. It’s an exciting journey, but one that requires patience and perseverance. Think of it not as a sprint, where instant results are the goal, but as a marathon that demands endurance and strategic pacing. Let’s explore why this mindset is...
by David DeWald | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog, Ultimate Lists
Please note that this is a very simplified outline, but it can lead to a successful community. For a far more in depth guide please check out The Ultimate Checklist for Launching a Community. First and foremost…. Don’t start a community without some type of...
