Human ingenuity meets AI in Communities.
Learn how to unleash the endless possibilities in community management using Circle and Chat GPT.
Welcome to a world where we can learn to shape our vibrant communities enabling the power of AI to enhance your creativity, streamline your efforts, let ideas flourish, create safer spaces, see connections thrive, and engagement have no bounds.
We know you can't beat human-to-human interaction when it comes to generating authentic, meaningful relationships and building communities. After all, the magic of communities lies in the connections we forge. As we explore the capabilities we must remember AI is not here to replace us; it's here to empower us, provide creative solutions, and inspire us to think bigger than ever before, opening doors to innovative ideas and limitless possibilities in community management.
In this blog post, we'll explore tried and tested AI prompts and how AI can transform how you manage your community, empowering you to unleash creativity and efficiency. We also will explore the cutting-edge AI capabilities of Circle, our trusted partner app, revolutionising how we manage online communities.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where human ingenuity intertwines with AI-driven innovation to create truly captivating communities?
We thought so …
Then, let's dive in and explore different ways AI revolutionises how we and you can nurture and grow your communities with some tired and tested prompts and methods we have used.
🚦Ready set go: Setting up your community
Did you know you can set up and create content FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR in seconds using a tool called CHAT GPT?
Setting up your community has never been more streamlined, thanks to the remarkable capabilities of AI. With AI as your creative partner, you can effortlessly craft essential elements such as guidelines, about sections, and channel descriptions that encapsulate your community's purpose and vision. Let AI's wizardry weave its charm, bringing your community to life with content that captures hearts and drives connections that stand the test of time.
It’s time to put the theory into practice…
Open CHAT GPT
ASK CHAT GPT
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‘Create a set of community guidelines on (INSERT NAME OF COMMUNITY) community. I will provide you with our current guidelines, values and about the community. INSERT EXAMPLE OR EXISTING GUIDELINES, VALUES AND ABOUT THE COMMUNITY.’
The trick with Chat GPT is to start formulating all your prompts under one chat so it starts to understand your brand and community. It may not spit out the results you want straight away so ask it to tweak the text to how you want it to read. You can ask it to change the tone of voice, shorten the text or make it a certain word count.
From here you can get CHAT GPT to create community welcome messages, and your welcome email funnel, start here/ how to use community instructions the list is endless.
💥Spark Engaging Conversations: AI-Generated Themes and Prompts
Break through the monotony and ignite discussions with AI-generated themes and thought-provoking conversation starters to add a sprinkle of creativity to your community. From intriguing questions to fun challenges, AI prompts inject fresh energy and excitement, encouraging members to share their unique perspectives.
And of course, if you are using Circle has its very own content co-pilot embedded in the app to help you write, edit, and repurpose highly engaging content. Generate content, course lessons and event ideas with the content co-pilot, gather insights and create community recaps and summaries.
ASK CHAT GPT
⬇️ Copy and past this prompt ⬇️
‘Generate 12 monthly community themes for (INSERT COMMUNITY NAME) community. I will give you information on the community and what it stands for along with our values and areas of interest.
INSERT ABOUT COMMUNITY, VALUES, INTERESTS.’
Hit Enter in Chat GPT…. let it generate.
If you are happy with the results ask CHAT GPT to generate posts and discussion starters for each month/theme suggested above. You can set this weekly or monthly. Below is an example of 4 posts you can ask CHAT GPT to create, posting one a week throughout the month.
ASK CHAT GPT
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‘Generate 4 community posts and discussion starters for INSERT THEME. I will give you the context of each post.
Post 1 - Introduce the monthly theme and add intriguing questions to ignite conversation.
Post 2 - Set the community a challenge based on the theme.
Post 3 - Check in with the community, to see how the community is going. What has the theme brought up for you?
Post 4 - Close the month with a summary of the work we did and ask the community how their month went and what their wins are.’
🕴🏽Tailored Content Suggestions: AI's Creativity Companion
Say goodbye to content block with AI as your creative companion. AI algorithms analyse your community's interests and preferences, serving up tailored content suggestions. Whether it's blog post ideas, social media snippets, or video topics, AI helps you keep your content pipeline flowing and your audience engaged.
Create your whole monthly content from theme generation, blog posts, and newsletter through to daily prompts.
ASK CHAT GPT
⬇️ Copy and past this prompt ⬇️
‘ Take the monthly theme - INSERT THEME
Create a 1000-word blog post on, two social media posts on the blog post and an introduction for our monthly newsletter. ‘
TIP: You may need to play around with the content it produces and possibly give it a few more prompts and some more information to create a stellar piece of content.
⏱️Automation for Simplified Tasks: Time-Saving AI
Say hello to more time on your hands with AI automation. With all the handy work you put together from following the prompts above you can now delegate repetitive tasks, such as scheduling the posts or sending personalised messages, to AI-powered tools. This automation frees you up to focus on what matters most – fostering connections and nurturing your community's growth.
Automating processes in your community will establish consistency. Using tools like Airtable, Burb and taking advantage of any scheduling software will be a huge time saver. The great thing about purpose build apps is they also have inbuilt scheduling software that can save you time and money. For example, Circle has an inbuilt scheduling tool.
TIP: Rember a human touch is still needed. Even though you have scheduled the posts, it is still important to moderate, connect people and add to the conversation.
👀Efficient Moderation: AI's Watchful Eye
We are all about creating safe communities, with the help of in-built moderation you can manage a bustling community and remove the overwhelm with AI moderation. AI algorithms keep a watchful eye on user-generated content, flagging potential issues and ensuring a safe environment. From spam detection to content filtering, AI-powered moderation streamlines your workflow, giving you more time to engage with your community.
In your community, you can jump into the back end and turn on prompts that will help moderate your community.
For example in Facebook Groups, with their Admin Assist filters you can turn on filters to automatically let members join, just set up your criteria and it will allow them to join the community taking away the manual work of approving members.
Circle also has AI-Driven Moderation helping you streamline content moderation and maintain a safe environment with its Profanity filters and content red flags. Using these tools will help you become the master of a safe and inclusive community, swiftly tackling any trolls or mischievous creatures that dare to disrupt the harmony in your spaces.
🗄️Data-Driven Decision Making: AI Analytics Unleashed
Let AI be your secret data wizard. AI-powered analytics unveil insights into member engagement, content performance, and growth potential. By diving into these data treasures, you can make informed decisions to optimise your community's impact. Discover what works, identify areas for improvement, and steer your community towards greater success.
You can use tools like Google Analytics, check out the analytics from your website, social apps or Facebook group, and gather analytics alongside your email tools like Mailchimp which all can help you formulate top-end community performance. With Circle, you can also take advantage of things like activity scores to tailor content. By analyzing patterns and interactions within your community, these scores help you measure, track, and improve member engagement, like a pro.
In today's world, communities thrive when human ingenuity meets the brilliance of AI. Embracing the power of AI in community management will help unlock your communities full potential, beauty, and benefits. It won't replace our cherished human connections, but serves as an ally, enhancing our abilities to create vibrant, engaging communities. With tools like Circle and Chat GPT, AI streamlines community management, making your life much easier. However, remember to stay actively involved in your communities – moderating, editing, proofreading, and seeking member feedback. Human intelligence remains paramount, and AI serves as a tool to magnify your brilliance. Together, let's paint a masterpiece, weaving human ingenuity and AI, creating thriving communities one step at a time.
At Sense and Forum are paving the way for a new era of community management, where creativity, efficiency, and engagement blend harmoniously. Suppose you are interested in taking this path towards unparalleled community experiences book a 121 call with Serena our community expert. We can work with you to set up your community in Circle our partner app. You can try it out here with your free 14-day trial.