When you’re starting a niche social networking site, getting your first 2,000 members is a crucial step. And the more members you can get before you even launch, the better. Apart from tapping into your existing networks and connections related to your niche, offering early-adopter invitations while still in beta is a great idea. Not [...]

Getting widespread media coverage for your niche social network can have a big impact on your membership numbers. But how do you get the media’s attention? One great strategy for social networks is to give the media a peek into your community, and make a connection between how people interact within your network and extrapoloate [...]

For many new social networks, an invitation-only approach makes a lot of sense. Not only can you focus on developing the community and its interactions, but when properly done you can also create a real demand for invitations. Now, Dribble, a social network where designers, developers and other creatives can share samples of their current [...]