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Understanding Participation in Online Communities

Mar 23, 2009

1 min read

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:

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

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Adam has been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He currently works as a consultant and trainer, helping people do better, more engaged online journalism.

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