Running themed community events throughout the year
Running themed community events throughout the year gives your membership a shape. Plan a few anchor events, design each one well and turn them into traditions.
Community
Forums, live events and bringing members together.
Accountability groups and mastermind circles
Accountability groups and mastermind circles keep members on track. How to size, match and structure small groups, and whether to include them or charge.
Member spotlights and success stories
Member spotlights and success stories recognize members, inspire others and support your marketing. How to choose, interview and get clear permission.
Keeping discussions active without doing all the work yourself
Keep discussions active without doing all the work yourself, using regular rituals, a bank of prompts, patience with answers and help from willing members.
Dealing with difficult members
Dealing with difficult members fairly: set boundaries on your time, follow clear warning steps and know when and how to remove someone from your community.
Founding members: how to launch with a small, committed group
Founding members help you launch with a small, committed group. What to offer your founding cohort, what to ask in return, and how to run it well.
Recruiting community champions and volunteer moderators
How to recruit community champions and volunteer moderators: spot the right members, ask personally, define the role clearly and support your helpers well.
Member anniversaries and milestones worth celebrating
Member anniversaries and milestones are natural moments to celebrate. Learn which ones to mark, how to make each message personal and how to share them.
Helping members connect with each other
Helping members connect with each other keeps them renewing. Use better introductions, useful profiles, small groups and personal introductions from you.
In-person meetups for online memberships
In-person meetups can turn an online membership into a real community. Plan them sensibly, from member-hosted gatherings to a fully budgeted members day.