Starting and managing a new online community is not only an exciting time but it can also be a great time for you to engage with other like-minded individuals.
Here we give you ten discussion topics to help you kick-start your online community:
Icebreakers and Introductions
Encourage members of your community to introduce themselves, possibly reveal a fun fact about themselves, and share their interests. This can help create an atmosphere which is welcoming and may lead to potential new community members.
Current News and Events
Recent news and developments that are related to your community’s niche should be discussed. Using this method for new content can help to keep discussions relevant and fresh.
Common Interests and Hobbies
Depending on the niche of your forum, take a look at introducing discussions to current hobbies and interests that fit your niche.
The topics you could use are as follows:
- Crafts
- Books
- Movies
- Video Games
- Hobbies
- Sports
Remember, it is based on the niche of your community and all ideas above may not be ideal for all.
Show and Tell
Offering members a place in your community to be able to showcase their projects, achievements or work can show that you and your community are interested in your member’s interests.
This could be writing, art, coding, or anything else that is related to the interests of your community.
Goals and Challenges
Members should be encouraged to share and set their own goals within the community.
Encourage them to discuss the challenges they face in achieving them.
Support can go a long way.
Member of the Week/Month or Featured Content
Highlighting an outstanding member of the week or month or possibly highlighting pieces of content can encourage recognition and active participation.
Controversial Topics and Debates
A space for controversial topics and debates within your niche should be available. This can allow for constructive and respectful debates as well as emphasize the importance of respectful discourse.
Suggestions and Feedback
Give your members a voice when it comes to shaping the future of the community. This can be done by inviting members to provide suggestions and feedback for improvements.
Ensure you act on input that is valuable, this shows that you value the opinions of your community.
Educational Resources
Useful resources such as books, videos, and articles can be discussed and shared. This can help members learn more about the community’s focus.
Always remember that you should moderate your community effectively. This will ensure that discussions remain on-topic and respectful.
Be an active participant within your community to set the tone for your online space.
Conclusion
Remember that starting any online community will take time, patience, hard work and dedication.
These topic ideas can help kick-start your forum and give you an idea of where to start to get content flowing within your community.
Always remember to stay engaged and keep discussions on the topic with your community’s niche.
As always, feel free to check out Admin Junkies for more tips and advice.
Shortie
November 6, 2023When opening a new online community, the most difficult part is kick-starting your online community and knowing where to start.
The tips here are great and definitely, ones that should be followed by all if they want the best out of the online community.