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Having a small community allows you to focus on what matters

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Having a small online community might not be everyone's goal, as the desire for growth is a natural instinct. However, there's a hidden advantage in having a compact community that shouldn't be underestimated.

When your community consists of just a few active members—say, around 3 to 15—you're granted a unique opportunity to concentrate on what truly counts. You can ensure their experience is enjoyable, express appreciation for their participation, and remain attuned to their needs. The intimacy of a small group facilitates this level of attention.

In essence, this forms the basis of community development—one member at a time. While the pace might differ, the principle remains constant: growth happens through individual connections. The members present now are the building blocks of your community's future.

Amid aspirations to expand and attract new members, it's crucial not to overlook the significance of these initial members. These few individuals can significantly impact the success of your marketing efforts and your ability to draw new participants.

The heart of the matter is that activity sparks more activity. However, it's the quality of engagement that truly makes a difference. Genuine, on-topic conversations create the type of activity that holds real value.

Consider a scenario where you invest $5,000 in ads to promote an inactive community—it's likely that money goes to waste. Even once the funds are spent, the community might remain dormant. You can't merely rely on financial investment.

This parallels trying to sell a house without tending to its exterior: an overgrown lawn and peeling paint. Although you might attract some interest, this neglect can repel a substantial portion of potential buyers. This is a misstep that can be avoided.

There's potential for enjoyment and strategic benefit. It provides a clear trajectory toward success, and this journey invariably starts with the small group of members you have in the present moment.
 
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Typically forums who have a large number of members still only have 5-10 who are active per day. Those are the people you can try and engage and you know you can go to when you need an opinion for the forum. While yes - it is a goal to grow larger than that... Typically it is easier to keep the peace and still grow as a unit in those cases.

I do find the more you worry about interacting with the board and who you have, it will attract others to join in on the fun.
 
I’ll point out that there are super active boards with 500 online at once, where nobody really knows anybody and it’s hard to build the solid friendships we crave.

It’s also overwhelming to have to read so many posts and that feeling where your post is lost in a crowd. In essence you end up feeling that you’re just a number lost in a crowd!
 
Even if your forum only has two other people posting other than yourself, to me that's a success. You have a community, and you can better get to know the people who log in every day to post on your community. Of course you do want to have even more members popping in and posting, but you can make your community more welcoming for future members by working on building content or fixing issues and adding new features.
 

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