There’s no shortage of online communities out there. With the likes of Ning or SocialGO it seems like everyone is having a go. However, if you have a real look at the majority of online communities that have been created they are like ghost towns.
So what should you check for when joining an online community?
Here are some ideas:
- Who started the community? Do you believe in the person or organisation? Do their values align with yours?
- The focus of the community should naturally be of interest to you. Do you think you will get value from it? What is in it for you?
- How long has the community been around? Do you believe it will be around in the longer term?
- What kind of activity is going on? Is it currently active? When was the last post of any kind?
- Is it actively moderated? Any sign of spam or inconsiderate users?
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