How to Build an Online Community in Your Community The Internet is a wonderful tool, but the effects of it can be disastrous to a community that has failed to keep up. Revive your local community by learning how to build an online community in your community.
The days of knowing everyone in your neighborhood, patronizing local businesses and participating local events seem to be slowly melting away, due to the rapid growth of technology.
Everyone now has the instant ability to shop anywhere in the world, talk to complete strangers in another country and be entertained by national YouTube or Face book videos.
These conveniences are delightful, but have we forgotten about our local communities and the importance of them? It's only in your local community that you can share stories about similar people, places and events that are unique to that community. It's the people in your community who will understand and relate with you best. The businesses of your community can give you the personalized service that makes purchasing the entire better. And by having a friendly relationship with your neighbors you can create a mutually beneficial partnership that allows for magnificent bartering opportunities. (Aka, borrowing a cup of sugar).
Building a community online is one way of using the Internet to rebuild your local community, but how can you do it effectively? Here are a few tips: