Creating a Ning Network with Active Members

As I’ve said before, it is really easy to setup your own ning network. It’s relatively easy to find members to join. And with time and dedication, any network can grow in size. The hard part for many ning creators is creating a viral network: a social media community that members use daily, inviting new friends, and creating new content on an hourly basis. I consider my business network to be headed in that direction, as many of my members are very active contributors to the network. I’ve found that the following strategies have helped me encourage users to really get involved and build a thriving community:

• Be Your Networks #1 Fan
I find that writing positive promotional posts about my networks encourages others to both join and interact. When you write articles about how quickly your network is growing, featuring new members, interesting articles, new groups, etc. – people get excited and motivated to see what it is all about.

• Be the Member you want Your Members to Be
I always tell people never to expect others to do what you would not do yourself. Rather than wait for your members to start discussions or join groups, you start the trend and others will lead by example. I regularly write posts, ask questions, create articles, and encourage others to do the same.

• Be a Good Teacher
Some members are born to interact while others haven’t a clue where to begin. I regularly post discussions about how to best use my networks, make friends, etc. These are my teaching posts. They always help give the larger community a better sense of what the group is all about and how they can get involved.

For my complete listing of tips to create active members on your network, download a copy of my eBook ‘Create Your Own Ningalicious Network‘.

This post is a part of my blog series / eBook ‘Create Your Own Ningalicious Network‘. You can read most of the Chapters of this eGuide on the SistaSense blog. To get the complete guide, with tips not featured on the blog, download your own copy here.