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If you were to do it again, what would you do different? What worked best for getting some users? I definitely understand the software is the easier part -- th
by JayNeely 17y ago
If you were to do it again, what would you do different? What worked best for getting some users?
I definitely understand the software is the easier part -- that's why I'm getting started with it and looking for the simplest option available. I understand the basics of building community sites:
* seed content, and seed interaction with a small core of dedicated users.
* setup natural flows from existing online communities serving portions of the same audience. Facebook communities, Hiawassee's Topix forum, etc.
* Reward action, and encourage sense of belonging in a community.
- breck 17y agoI would just start an email list. I would go door to door if I have to and tell people "I want to create a classifieds for our community, can I add your email address?" (Then ask them for their neighbor's emails too) To post, people can send you an email and then you can compile it. Do this for 1 week and see if you can get 100-500 people this way. Then create a simple 1 page site that just reposts the emails. Then create a simple form that allows people to post directly. Then add categories. I wouldn't skip any steps.