Top Ten Trends For Online Communities

Online communities are theoretically online gathering places to create a "virtual community." The reality is quite different.

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July 29, 2001, 7:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"While many sites were successful in attracting huge usage, revenue hasn't kept pace. Most online communities are not economically viable... The good news is that while many online community sites whither financially, a number of niches within the online community space are faring very well, suggesting ten important trends to watch."

Thanks to Online Community Report

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