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.
Community
Forums, live events and bringing members together.
Live Q&As and office hours for members
Run live Q and A sessions and office hours members actually attend: pick a format, collect questions early, structure the hour and make replays useful.
Moderating a community: fair, consistent and calm
Moderating a community well means being fair, consistent and calm. Build a daily routine, a response ladder and a simple log so every decision holds up.
Turn member questions into your next month of content
Member questions are your best source of content ideas. Collect them from email, forums and support, then turn them into a month of useful answers.
Writing community guidelines people will follow
How to write community guidelines people will follow: short, positive and specific, with a ready template you can adapt for your own membership community.
A members-only forum needs a host, not just software
A members-only forum rarely thrives on software alone. Learn to host it: go first, keep categories few, ask answerable questions and link it to your content.
Showcase and demo days
Showcase and demo days give members a stage to present their work to the community. Choose a format, help presenters prepare and run a day people remember.
Time zones and global communities
Time zones can split a global community into those who get live sessions and those who never do. Rotate times, favor asynchronous formats and write times clearly.
Tabletop gaming and games communities
Tabletop gaming and games communities: paid table seats, game master programs, game nights and a membership that keeps players coming back to the table.
Managing volunteers in clubs and associations
Managing volunteers in clubs and associations: clear role descriptions, bounded commitments, good onboarding and recognition that keeps helpers coming back.