What are some effective methods you used to build a community on Slack?

@5harath Hey Sharath 👋 In a previous experience, I had the opportunity to start and grow an exclusive, by-invitation-only Slack community of 100+ members (240+ posts/month, NPS 80). Here are my 5 best practices for building a Slack community:

1. Invite new members with a signup form — it sets expectations and starts the conversation
2. Welcome new members — Send a message to new members and invite them to introduce themselves to the community
3. Trunk-based management — To start, keep it simple. Less channels help filter out the noise and make the conversations focused.
4. Promote best Threads on social — it helps raise awareness and reward the best contributors.
5. Measure results — track metrics to analyse performances and improve.

I published a presentation here that shares some insights and best practices. Hope it helps! ✌️

Some tips, quite similar to Discord: ✅ Create channels for specific topics or discussions to encourage participation and engagement. ✅ Encourage open communication and collaboration by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. ✅ Regularly share updates, resources, and events to keep the community informed and engaged + Encourage community members to share their own content and experiences to foster a sense of ownership and involvement. ✅ Host regular events or discussions to facilitate networking and collaboration. ✅ Provide support and guidance to community members to help them navigate the platform and make the most of its features. ✅ Monitor and moderate discussions to ensure they remain respectful and on-topic.

Duxsoup but keep the outreach narrow, and specific, and address a real need. The reason joins a community isn't why they stay, so have rituals baked in to encourage that such as digest emails.

1. Talk to your community 2. Know your "why" 3. Write a community code of conduct 4. Create your Slack community 5. Members on board

I recently joined a community on Slack. I got their referral link thru the agency I am coordinating with. They included their invite via the welcome letter they sent to my email.

Are you asking about building a Slack workspace or a community? The rules for building a community are irrespective of whether or not you are building on Slack or Discord or at any other place.

To build a community on Slack, I found that the following methods were effective: Identifying and inviting key members: To get the community started, I identified and invited key members who were influential in the community and could help attract others to join. Creating relevant and engaging channels: I created channels that were relevant to the community and would be of interest to members, and I made sure to regularly post engaging content in those channels to keep the conversation going. Providing resources and support: I made sure to provide resources and support to members, such as links to helpful articles and tools, and I made myself available to answer any questions or provide assistance. Encouraging participation and interaction: I encouraged members to participate in discussions and share their thoughts and ideas, and I made sure to respond to their comments and engage with them. Promoting the community: I promoted the community to potential members through social media, email, and other channels to help attract new members.

We host our community on Slack and recently wrote a blog with tips from our experience. Hopefully these are helpful! + Talk to your community to ensure you're building a place where people want to go and get value + Know your ‘why’ — once you have the above conversations, be sure you can articulate why you’re bringing your community together, and why you’re building it on Slack. + Write a community code of conduct to set expectations from the outset about what your community allows, what it doesn’t, and what will happen if those expectations aren’t met. + Structure your Slack in a way that facilitates conversation with the right channels and decide if your community will be open/closed + Onboard members and check in over time — be present and welcoming to keep members engaged and evolve your Slack community based on their feedback + Ask others to share their expertise and facilitate connections between members + Acknowledge active and contributing members and their work publicly + Model the behavior you expect in your community! Maybe obvious, but you really have to live and breathe all of the above and be a great example for your community members to see success. More Slack community management tips in our ultimate guide: https://www.commonroom.io/resour...

@5harath I am following this: 1. Set up channels to get people talking 2. Set up private channels where necessary 3. Measure activity in each channel 4. Invite people to join your community 5. Make them feel welcome 6. Promote your community across all channels 7. Moderate as best you can 8. Vet new members before onboarding 9. Deliver value-packed content 10. Engage with members regularly 11. Run competitions that get people involved

Hey, Sharath! This should help you get started or serve as a reminder no matter where you are in your journey to build a strong and active Slack community. 1. Create an onboarding process: Create an onboarding process that introduces new users to your Slack community. This should include a welcome message, instructions on how to use the platform, and an introduction to the community guidelines. 2. Don't underestimate the power or a common channel: Although having specific channels for specific discussions streamlines the whole process of bringing more people on board, it is very important to have an active and engaging common discussion channel. 3. Promote engagement: Encourage members to engage with each other through discussion threads, polls, Q&As, and other activities. 4. Facilitate introductions: Introduce new members to the community and encourage existing members to welcome them. 5. Use bots: Use bots to automate tasks and make it easier for members to interact with each other. 6. Host events: Host events such as webinars, Q&A sessions, and other activities to keep the community engaged. 7. Encourage feedback: Ask members for feedback and suggestions on how to improve the community. 8. Reward members: Offer rewards to members who are active in the community, such as discounts or exclusive access to content.

1. Make sure your community has a clear purpose and set of guidelines that all members agree to follow. This will help establish the expectations for participation and make the community more welcoming for new members. 2. Engage with your members regularly and encourage them to participate in discussions and share their ideas and experiences. This can help foster a sense of connection and build a stronger sense of community. 3. Provide resources and support for members to help them get the most out of the community. This could include things like tutorials, Q&A sessions, or other helpful content. 4. Regularly check in with members to see how they are doing and ask for feedback on how the community can be improved. This will help ensure that the community remains relevant and valuable for its members. 5. Consider implementing rewards or recognition programs to incentivize participation and foster a sense of achievement within the community. Overall, building a strong community on Slack or any other platform requires regular engagement and support from community leaders and members. It's important to create a welcoming and inclusive environment and provide value to members to help keep them engaged and connected.

It's very important to be original and genuinely interested in products and discussions. Also, PH seemingly favors profiles with a good streak.

I think the reason a community is built is because members come for one thing or another. So keep that one thing still active, give them value, and make everyone contribute. This will be a great way to grow a community.

Just getting engaged with others like upvoting and sharing thoughts. Also, providing suggestions about they discussions or their product launches.

Slightly unrelated, but I'm looking to join a slack related to either launching your own business or AI. If anyone has any they want to promote or recs, send me a DM on twitter (link in bio)

1. Talk to your community 2. Know your ‘why’ 3. Write a community code of conduct 4. Create your Slack community 5. Onboard members

sure i will share with you .. where are you from ?

I wonder how to attract new members to a community =((((( Always struggle at the first step

Building a community on Slack can be a great way to engage with your audience and foster a sense of community among your users. Here are some effective methods for building a community on Slack: Identify your target audience: Before you start building your community, it's important to have a clear understanding of who you want to reach and what their needs and interests are. Create clear guidelines and expectations: Establishing clear guidelines and expectations for behavior within your community will help ensure that everyone is on the same page and that conversations stay productive and respectful. Encourage participation: Encourage your members to participate by asking questions, starting discussions, and sharing their own content. Organize events and activities: Regularly organizing events and activities within your community can help keep things interesting and foster a sense of community. Monitor and moderate: Regularly monitoring and moderating your community is important to keep conversations on topic and ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome. Provide value: Make sure that you are providing value to your community by sharing relevant information, answering questions, and providing resources. Personalization: Personalizing your interactions with the members of your community can help them feel like they are a part of something special and foster a sense of belonging. Reward members: Recognizing and rewarding members for their participation and contributions can help keep them engaged and motivated. Remember that building a community takes time, patience and consistent effort, but with these methods you'll be able to create a strong, engaged community on slack.