Turning Member Ideas into Reality

Olga Koenig
2 min readFeb 25, 2023

So, you’ve asked some questions to your community members, and now you have a lot of answers. What’s next? How do you use these answers to improve your community and create better experiences for your members?

I’ve got some easy and fun ways to implement those answers and take your community to the next level.

  1. Use the answers to create new content: One of the best ways to use the answers you’ve received is to create new content that your members are interested in. For example, if you’ve asked your members about their favorite tools or resources, you can create a blog post or video that shares these tools and resources with your community. By doing this, you not only provide value to your members, but you also show that you are listening to their needs and interests.
  2. Create a feedback loop: Once you’ve received answers from your community members, it’s important to let them know how you’re using that feedback. For example, if you’ve made changes to your product or service based on their feedback, let them know! This creates a feedback loop and shows that you are taking their opinions and suggestions seriously.
  3. Create challenges or projects based on the answers: Another fun way to use the answers you’ve received is to create challenges or projects that are based on your members’ interests or needs. For example, if you’ve asked your members about their favorite hobbies, you can create a challenge where they share photos or videos of themselves doing those hobbies. This not only encourages engagement and participation but also creates a sense of community and connection.
  4. Recognize and reward: Finally, it’s important to recognize and reward your members for their participation and contributions. Whether it’s a shoutout on social media, a personalized message, or a special discount or prize, recognizing your members for their efforts and contributions can go a long way in creating a positive and supportive community.

So there you have it, some easy and fun ways to implement the answers you’ve received from your community members. By using these tips, you can create a community that is engaged, supportive, and collaborative, and provide your members with the experiences and resources they need to thrive.

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Olga Koenig

I am an experienced Community Builder. Facilitator. I share my own thoughts on community management. And I try to look at this topic from different angle.