Online communities handbook building your business and brand on the Web

Successful online communities don't just happen by themselves. They're the result of a carefully executed strategy, solid design, and patient nurturing. Though they may seem like a lot of work, the benefits an online community can bring to your brand make the efforts worthwhile. This book...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Buss, Anna
Other Authors: Strauss, Nancy
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Indianapolis, Ind. New Riders 2009
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Pt. 1. Online communities
  • 1. What's an online community?
  • 2. What can an online community do for your company?
  • 3. How to set up your community
  • 4. Member recruitment
  • 5. Motivating your members
  • 6. Care and feeding of your members
  • 7. Monetizing your community
  • 8. Growing your online community
  • 9. Social networks as a platform for your brand
  • Pt. 2. Real world lessons
  • 10. Ciao.com
  • 11. 11870.com
  • 12. M power world
  • 13. Pro-age netzwerk
  • 14. Xing
  • 15. Ecademy
  • 16. Minube.com
  • 17. Toprural.com
  • 18. Interview with Leesa Barnes