Chapter 51

Community Management

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Build and manage online communities for brands

Difficulty: ●●●○○ | Time Investment: 20-30 hours/week

Visual Flow

[BUILD COMMUNITY] → [ENGAGE MEMBERS] → [MODERATE] → [MONTHLY RETAINER]

Quick Stats Box

- Startup cost: $100–$300 - Time to First Sale: 1 week - Revenue potential: $1,500–$5,000/month - Scalability: Medium

What You Need:

- Community platform knowledge - Engagement strategies - Moderation skills - Analytics understanding

What You Do:

1. Set up community platform 2. Develop engagement strategy 3. Create regular content 4. Moderate discussions 5. Report on metrics

How You Charge:

- Startup package: $1,500–$3,000 - Monthly management: $1,000–$3,000 - Per member pricing: $2–$5/member

Launch Checklist

- [ ] Day 1: Master 2-3 community platforms - [ ] Week 1: Create service packages - [ ] Week 2: Land first client - [ ] Month 1: Show engagement growth - [ ] Month 2: Add second community

Success Story

"Brian manages 3 brand communities, earning $4,500/month for 25 hours weekly"

Pro Tip

Specialize in one platform deeply. Platform expertise commands higher rates than generalist knowledge.

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