I've been part of a lot of different online communities — like someone mentioned before, lots of FB groups or Slack communities. It seems like there comes a point when the communities get so large that they depart from what the original intention was of uniting people for a common reason into something less engaging and more transactional. E.g. where members view the group as a place where they can go to promote themselves or their services/wares to others that maybe have a shred of relevance to the group at large. What sorts of interventions or obligations do you have as a community builder to hedge against that?
Hi y'all! I'm not sure how best to get in touch with you, but thank you for hosting this event! It was SO NICE to be with other community builders. Even just for the short time.
I wrote to the Circle.so guys and they'd be happy to show you their platform, if you'd like. It's an invite-only thing right now I guess. But it's fully functional, and by far my favorite member site right now. Here's what they wrote:
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Hi Ki!
Absolutely -- would *love* to connect with them if they're up for it. We're working with customers + communities where we think we're the ideal tool for them and they're a perfect use-case for us. I'd be happy to give them a demo next week.
Do you think we have reached “peak digital community?” Been hearing a lot about Slack group, Facebook group, and Zoom hangout fatigue lately. Our time and capacity to participate meaningfully online is obviously capped, but thousands of new digital communities and events are launching every day. Will only the best communities survive amid the saturation?
What non-obvious tech tools do you see well-run communities using to connect with their people? If that question isn't fruitful, what tools (tech or otherwise) do you each strongly recommend? :)
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I've been part of a lot of different online communities — like someone mentioned before, lots of FB groups or Slack communities. It seems like there comes a point when the communities get so large that they depart from what the original intention was of uniting people for a common reason into something less engaging and more transactional. E.g. where members view the group as a place where they can go to promote themselves or their services/wares to others that maybe have a shred of relevance to the group at large. What sorts of interventions or obligations do you have as a community builder to hedge against that?
Alan here: what was the funniest or absurd idea of a product/solution/space the three of you came up with since you work together? 🍎
How has your thinking about community and community building changed since you started People & Co, released 39 interviews via your podcast, etc...?
Hi y'all! I'm not sure how best to get in touch with you, but thank you for hosting this event! It was SO NICE to be with other community builders. Even just for the short time.
I wrote to the Circle.so guys and they'd be happy to show you their platform, if you'd like. It's an invite-only thing right now I guess. But it's fully functional, and by far my favorite member site right now. Here's what they wrote:
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Hi Ki!
Absolutely -- would *love* to connect with them if they're up for it. We're working with customers + communities where we think we're the ideal tool for them and they're a perfect use-case for us. I'd be happy to give them a demo next week.
Otherwise, hope you're well!
-Andy
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Their email is:
hello at circle.so
Sending real love & virtual hugs :D
~Ki
Do you have any thoughts around how connect members of a larger community 1:1 for deeper relationship building?
Do you have any advice for recruiting new community members? Any specific channels/ways to promote?
Do you think we have reached “peak digital community?” Been hearing a lot about Slack group, Facebook group, and Zoom hangout fatigue lately. Our time and capacity to participate meaningfully online is obviously capped, but thousands of new digital communities and events are launching every day. Will only the best communities survive amid the saturation?
one more for now then I'll 🤐: who, or what books/blogs/other resources, do you each turn to when looking to learn more about community?
What non-obvious tech tools do you see well-run communities using to connect with their people? If that question isn't fruitful, what tools (tech or otherwise) do you each strongly recommend? :)
What was your biggest mistake as a community organizer? What did you learn and how has that informed what you share/teach to organizers today?
Hey there, is this the "Popcorn Hour"? Or am I in the wrong place?