Articles for Community Professionals

What to Consider When Starting a Community

What to Consider When Starting a Community

This interview with Bailey Richardson, co-author of "Get Together: How to build a community with your people," is full of valuable insight based on first-hand experience building and running an online community. Richardson shares what to think about when you're...

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The Social Architecture of Impactful Communities

The Social Architecture of Impactful Communities

Nick deWilde offers a comprehensive guide of community builders that aim to create lasting, impactful organizations. Informed by his experience building, managing, and participating in a range of thriving communities, deWilde tells readers how impactful groups are...

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Building a Community-First Product

Building a Community-First Product

Kim Johnson, Head of Community at Geneva and former Community leader for Glossier, shares her thoughts on building a community-first product. It's a short article, and her thoughts boil down to three things:  Get to know your people-understand what matters to them and...

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