What can I do to get the largest network, and the most active community?
Set up your community (a full community system is provided for free) and invite your contacts (upload your list as CSV file as output from MS Outlook, LinkedIn or other lists). The first step is the hardest.
Ask your connections to help you grow the network. Your connections may become part of the World’s Leading Network. Motivation to network
While you compete with other networks / communities, you may actually collaborate with some to create a larger community jointly with another contestant. Syndication
If you reach the Top 100 after a few weeks, shift gears and focus on community activities. Width versus depth.
Ask your network to get active in the community by posting questions in the forums. Have others answer those questions. Networked thinking
Have your entire community blog and provide valuable input and insights for your other members User provided content
Ask your community members to create events and join those events. The online/offline hybrid
Each of those activities are rewarded with a currency called “Xeequa.” The more Xeequa the better. Xeequa is the currency for “Social Capital Value,” representing a new type of capital based on the ability to socialize, communicate and co-create new things. Network value
While you are free to provide content and be active yourself, you may want to focus on overseeing the dynamics of your group to make sure that you have the highest degree of activities in your community. Community Management
The ability to lead such a community to a highly vibrant group will determine the winner. High Ciciety
What can I do to become the leading content contributor?
Select one or a few networks / communities where you feel your content and contribution is needed and you will provide a great value. Know where to invest your time
Make sure you are not just posting information, but sparking ideas and reaction. Be controversial to develop a valuable dialog. From one way information to conversation
Leverage the blogs in the respective communities to post your experience, important things you just learned, or brand new topics that are relevant for your community Relevance
After a quick review of your engagement, consider focusing on one community where your contribution is most welcome, sparks the most conversation, and in return gives you new food for thought. Width versus depth.
Ask your other members for feedback, co-contributions to your topics, or controversial discussions. Networked thinking
The content you provide will be valued by the community, which may double the Xeequa points you make and dramatically increases your chance to win. Direct community feedback
Think of events and relationships face-to–face; online is a leverage model but not a replacement for personal relationships. Those meetings and contacts may be your biggest catalyst in the contest. The online/offline hybrid
Each of those activities are rewarded with a currency called “Xeequa.” The more Xeequa the better. Xeequa is the currency for “Social Capital Value,” representing a new type of capital based on the ability to socialize, communicate and co-create new things. Network value
While you continue to contribute content, always keep in mind that the best results are typically jointly-created with others. The network is the perfect seeding ground for new ideas and breakthroughs. Ask other members to collaborate with you on content, jointly create new blog posts, challenge members with jointly-created questions, and to provide answers or solutions created with other members. Co-Creation
The ability to create content and activities that are of great value to the community will determine the winner. High Ciciety
