Challenge Accepted: How to Create Engaging Challenges That Keep Your Community Hooked

Your Community Strategist

In this episode of Your Community Strategist, Rachel dives deep into one of the most effective ways to boost engagement in your community: running a challenge! Learn how to design a challenge that starts strong, keeps your members engaged throughout, and continues the momentum long after it ends.

Timestamps:

• 01:36 Meet Your Host: Rachel Starr
• 03:14 Why Challenges Drive Engagement
• 06:04 Designing Effective Challenges: Setting Goals
• 09:24 Free vs. Paid Challenges: Which to Choose?
• 12:04 Paid Challenges: A Stepping Stone to Success
• 13:18 Choosing Between Free and Paid Challenges
• 14:09 Structuring Your Challenge with Milestones
• 16:05 Keeping Engagement High Throughout the Challenge
• 18:35 Maintaining Momentum After the Challenge
• 20:44 Top Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Challenge
• 21:52 Wrapping Up and Next Steps

Resources & Links:

• Get started with Circle: Your go-to platform for building community
• Join The Strategic Community Co-Op: For more tips, strategies, and a space filled with like-minded creators
• Get The Challenge Blueprint: Ready to take your challenge planning to the next level? The Challenge Blueprint is your all-in-one solution to seamlessly design, launch, and manage your challenge. Whether you're looking to boost audience growth, deepen engagement, or create a profitable experience, this blueprint gives you everything you need for a smooth and successful launch.