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Virtual online community and social media article roundup

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Online communities predate February 2004. Virtual online communities even predate the WELL ‘s birthdate, circa 1985. My first online community was a local dial-up BBS back in 1983—but I didn’t get it. My first online community was a local dial-up BBS back in 1983—but I didn’t get it. Like this post?

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Meet your community by hosting an IRL Meetup

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Reaching out to local communities and stoking fandom in real life. Well, when it came to Goethe, I was trying to make a community of influencers. Spoil your community like that. Even you, the man or woman who bores their kids and who bickers endlessly with your spouse, is really cool and a total superstar to your community.

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Online communities aren’t all bullying bullies

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Many Online Communities are Friendly. Now that I have gone in to learn more about my passions, my hobbies, my shows, and my interests, and my fitness — honestly and with deep respect and a little reverence — I have found a very intelligent, generous, kind, and understanding community. I’m a convert — I love it.

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Online community management is surrogacy

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Honestly, all of the best community managers love what they do. How long does your community manager need to know you or your company before he or she is able to speak in your voice? The same thing goes for hiring social media community managers. And both are permissible in a modern world. And the end goal is not deceit.

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5 Ways to Get the Most From Google+ Communities

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But this post is about using Google+ communities, which are fast becoming the a hotter version of Facebook groups. In many cases, the network’s communities offer the same targeted discussion and vibrant mind-sharing available in LinkedIn groups. It’s easy to share and post directly in the community from your own profile.

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Should businesses use LinkedIn groups or Slack for prospecting? Part 2

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More about Slack here: SLACK COMMUNITIES I LOVE. Buffer Community : Buffer’s Slack community is one of my personal favorites. The best part of doing altMBA is being a part of the alumni community, and all of that interaction takes place in Slack. They charge an annual membership fee of $29, but it’s well worth it!

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How To Turn Moments Into Momentum

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Last, they can work to build a community of other allies against racism and sexism.” “ #hireandwire is a movement amongst the startup community to take action by hiring black employees and investing in startups led by black entrepreneurs. TED@BCG: How To Foster True Diversity and Inclusion at Work (and In Your Community).

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