Understanding Participation in Online Communities

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth

I’ve stumbled across three really, really good posts on understanding the growth curves and problem points in online communities. I think these are required reading for anyone trying to build a community around their publishing brand:

Community by the Numbers:

  1. Group Thresholds
  2. Personal Circles
  3. Power Laws

They’re heavy, but very insightful reading. Grab a coffee and enjoy them.

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Adam is a digital journalism lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, a journalist for 30 and teaches audience strategy and engagement at City St George’s, London.

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Adam Tinworth

Adam is a digital journalism lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, a journalist for 30 and teaches audience strategy and engagement at City St George’s, London.