[drupal-docs] Fwd: 10 STEPS TO AN ONLINE COMMUNITY [ was Re: Dailykos debating CivicSpace ]

[Andre Molnar]

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In no particular order (besides number 1).

1) Be sure that the community is worth building.  Could you build a 
southern atheist mullet appreciation and prayer group community?  Sure, 
but is it worth the trouble if your community will consist of only 1 
confused individual?

2) Shop around for your software/hardware platform.  Pick one.  Learn it 
and learn it well.  Know the tools of your trade.
3) Start developing content (posts)... and don't stop writing.
4) Engage the community. Make people feel like they belong.  Get people 
to participate.
5) Build a network and tap into an existing community.  Build personal 
relationships with other people building similar communities.
6) Be inclusive, but don't try to be everything to everyone.

andre