Have you ever created an article that was excellent, fine tuned it to perfection, released it...and got 100 views (or less!). If so stick around as @francescoxx is trying to help fix that!
Francesco's Discord Server
Francesco has done quite well on Twitter (40k followers!), on DEV not as well.
I have done quite well on DEV, on Twitter, not so well (55 followers 🤣)!
So Francesco came up with the idea of repurposing his discord server as a space for content creators to collaborate.
The idea being that we would support each other, comment on articles and videos, share them (if appropriate to your channels) etc.
At the same time looking for opportunities to collaborate on content so we can "share the load" and give each other a boost.
That way I can like and comment on Francesco's content and share it, he can do the same with mine and for the sake of 30 seconds of out time we can boost each other massively!
The idea is to have hundreds of people doing the same building a mini "content promotion" and support network.
If you are hoping to make content creation a part of your process for finding a job, or maybe even make it your whole career, this may be the boost you have been looking for!
With over 300 members already it should become quite lively once a few of us start interacting there!
How does it help?
Take DEV as an example.
If your article gets a few early likes and shares it will get noticed in the feed.
So more people will read it and end up sharing it. So it gets more views and likes etc.
Once you get to about 100 interactions you are high enough up the week feed to get noticed after the initial 18-20 hours in the main feed so you get more views etc.
So the idea is to help you start the snowball effect!
Plus it helps to have multiple channels to promote content on, so linking with people who use social media channels that you don't use is a massive bonus (as you can't manage every social media channel option if you still want a life!).
What do you have to do to join?
At the moment, just create content and be active in helping others promote their content.
You don't need a big following (in fact that is Francesco's whole idea, to help those of us with a tiny following (like me!) build up our follower count!), but great content that is well written / well produced is obviously a must!
Ideal for people who have put the ground work in, refined their message and or production style and are producing great content, but just want to get a more engaged audience and a bigger reach.
Want an invite?
It isn't my server so I can't really set any rules, but from a personal perspective I will happily invite you if:
- you have written / produced content consistently for at least a few weeks.
- The content is well formatted / well produced.
- That is it!
Whether it be videos, twitter threads, on other platforms etc. It doesn't matter. As long as it is decent quality come join us!
Leave a comment below with a link (or links if on multiple platforms) to your stuff.
Be quick
Francesco doesn't hang around, I have seen his follower count sky rocket over just a few short weeks (after putting the hard graft in at the beginning I might add, something he is trying to help us to avoid!).
At this point the server is quiet and it will be easy to get noticed, take advantage while you can and come say hi!
I am inviting some people who's work I enjoy, including:
@afif
@alvaromontoro
@madsstoumann
@sidcraftscode
@siddharthshyniben
...max number of mentions in an article, there are a few more of you!
There are a few of you who are "in the back pocket" as well where I am just waiting to see if you post regularly and consistently ( @posandu I am looking at you!).
But at the same time I am sure there are loads of people who write who I have never interacted with...so shout up in the comments!
I look forward to seeing if we can build a community that cross promotes, collaborates and helps each other! See you all there!
Latest comments (103)
Hi, The idea is great, I would love to be a part of this community. Here is mine article link:-
dev.to/geeky01adarsh/i-can-t-solve...
My discord id is Adarsh#7101.
Thanks for sharing this.
Hey! I am interested in joining the server! I make content on YouTube and my channel primarily focuses on all things related to Python development.
To send Discord invite, just email ayaan.panda1@gmail.com!
By the way, I really like your and Francesco's content :D
This sounds a little too similar to Instagram's "Engagement Pods" - which try to game the algorithm by artificially inflating early interaction on a post.
This could potentially cause flags on accounts for quickly gaining a following on Twitter and feels against the spirit of DEV to me.
Hey, sorry for late reply, hectic week as it was a bank holiday on Monday so 4 day work week!
I can see why you would think that from my explanation of why it helps here on DEV but it is more focused on collaboration.
We have a list of articles we would like to be promoted, but it is a pick and choose list where you share stuff that you think is interesting with no pressure to do so. I think of it as a useful tool to fill my curated content list from.
I don't think it is against the DEV spirit, there are people I follow on here, I see their articles and I may only skim read them before liking as I know they will be high quality and it is my way of helping a fellow content creator.
It is a consequence of the DEV algorithm that early likes help you reach more people, nothing worse than writing a master piece and getting 300 views! So a little push from your friends, I believe, is fair (especially if you don't write a GitHub, VS Code or React article!)
Interested
I mostly write on Angular
My posts can be found at dev.to/nikhildhawan
DOn't forget to use proper headings, but that is an easy thing to fix so check your chat 😁
This seems interesting.
dev.to : dev.to/rahulbanerjee99
Wordpress: realpythonproject.com
Discord: slayer1299
Thanks!
The longer stuff would be great for sharing, (like the intro flask type articles!)
Can you open your chat on DEV temporarily so I can send invite? Settings > Extensions > Connect Settings.
You can count me in if you like, I only write here (and perhaps on Hacker Noon).
It was my mistake to not have asked you in the first place! Invite in chat!
While I like the idea of a place to chat that's more fast-paced and cross-device than DEV's own "connect" solution, I don't like discord very much and I don't care enough about promoting myself. I have no aspirations of being popular :)
I've enjoyed various communities' IRC channels over the years. They usually last longer than the forum they came from!
Actually let me add something more constructive:
Sometimes, here, I get the urge to ask the community something small. If I asked in a post, it'd get lost or maybe have one or two answers. If I asked on a chat service I could ask again a few hours later if people were idle or the conversation drifted, and I wouldn't feel spammy. I would also be happy if the conversation drifted to something else, where on a post I'd like to remain on topic.
Well, I normally enjoy your articles when I read them, so if you do change your mind you are more than welcome.
And if you don't want to become popular you can always share other people's stuff and give them a boost 😉
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Oh my, how did I forget you and Mike Talbot! You in?
Hey, I'm Paolo Tiu! I would love to be part of this community.
My Blog
My Discord ID: PaoloTiu17#0017
Emailed invite to the email in your profile
Got it, thanks!
Is this just for blogs, or are programmers also welcome? 🙂
It’s for people who create content around development and tech. Can be video, articles, infographics etc.
Do you write or make vids?
I don't. I am trying to learn stuff and grow my skill set at the moment
Cool, for now then not the right place, but if you follow a few people in this comments section who write about the stuff that interests you that is a great way to find some content to consume!
Obviously we hope at some point you do start writing about your journey and what you learn, if you do then drop me a message (my chat is open to all on DEV) and I will invite you once you have gotten into a groove!
If there is every anything you are struggling to find info on also reach out and I will see if there is anything relevant in the network for you!
sure!! thank you so much :))