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How do you first get started building a community?
Every company wants one! But where do you start?
What does a healthy community looks like, and how to put the right pieces in the place from the beginning.
Turns out it’s extremely simple, yet easy to avoid because the task can seem very daunting.
Ok ready?
Come closer.
Here’s the secret…
One Person At A Time
You can’t build a community over night, the same way you can’t build a company over night. Both require that you give every small aspect of the larger goal your full attention, and build up toward your vision.
Want A Foolproof Community Building Strategy
Step 1: Pick up your phone, and call a user/customer. Ask them about themselves. Ask them about their experience with your company. Make a personal connection.
Step 2: Invite them to a private facebook group for your customers.
Step 3: Introduce them to the group and help them get involved in the discussions.
Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
It may seem tedious, but once it’s all done…
…nothing is stronger than a well built community.
By David Spinks - http://bit.ly/wIRluP
**** About to do this (build a community) again for about the 5th time and appreciate these good tips. Thanks Michele (maxOz). Marty
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