_Build a vibrant, loyal, and engaged community around your mission._ ## 🔹 1. **Community Purpose & Vision** ### 🌱 Know Why Your Community Exists - [ ] Define a clear purpose or cause - [ ] Identify who the community is for - [ ] Set short- and long-term goals for the group - [ ] Choose a platform (e.g. Nas.io, Telegram, Discord, Facebook, Circle, etc.) ## 🔹 2. **Foundational Setup** ### 🛠 Build a Solid Framework - [ ] Write a compelling welcome message or pinned intro - [ ] Create community rules and guidelines - [ ] Organize categories or channels (e.g., #help, #showcase, #random) - [ ] Set up roles for admins, moderators, and members ## 🔹 3. **Onboarding & First Impressions** ### 🚪 Welcome Members with Warmth - [ ] Send automated or personalized welcome messages - [ ] Tag or greet new members publicly - [ ] Provide a simple guide to using the space - [ ] Ask a fun or meaningful question to spark introductions ## 🔹 4. **Engagement Strategy** ### 🔥 Keep Conversations Alive - [ ] Post daily/weekly prompts (wins, goals, questions, etc.) - [ ] Highlight members’ contributions (User of the Week, shoutouts) - [ ] Use polls, Q&As, and feedback forms - [ ] Run challenges, contests, or learning sprints ## 🔹 5. **Value Delivery** ### 🎁 Make the Community Worth Joining - [ ] Share exclusive content, tools, or early access offers - [ ] Host live sessions, workshops, or AMAs - [ ] Create monthly themes or campaigns - [ ] Offer opportunities (jobs, collabs, guest spots) to members ## 🔹 6. **Moderation & Safety** ### 🔒 Keep it Positive and Respectful - [ ] Monitor for spam or inappropriate behavior - [ ] Address conflicts professionally and fairly - [ ] Remind members of rules when needed - [ ] Regularly review moderator activity ## 🔹 7. **Growth & Retention** ### 📈 Keep the Right People Coming - [ ] Create referral rewards or invite programs - [ ] Promote community through email lists and social media - [ ] Send weekly or monthly digest recaps - [ ] Ask for testimonials or “Why I love this community” stories ## ✅ Community Dashboard Snapshot | Area | Status | Notes | |------------------|------------|-------------------------------| | Member Onboarding| ✅ Active | Welcome DM + guide post | | Weekly Events | 🔄 Planned | Kickoff challenge this Friday | | Value Drops | ✅ Ongoing | New PDF drops every Saturday | | Moderation Rules | 🟡 Review | Add policies for spam control | This checklist helps turn passive groups into purpose-driven communities. Want me to continue with another high-value checklist like: - **Online Course Creation Checklist** - **Affiliate Marketing Management** - **Software Product Roadmap** - **Email Marketing Checklist** - **YouTube Channel Growth Checklist**