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As brands look to hold onto the internet of the past, the term “community” will become a loaded word.
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The old model for content sprung from geographic communities; the new model for content is to be the organizing principle for virtual communities.
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A magazine for the non-corporate and independent web, use of code as an art medium, and web development enthusiasm of hobbyists and professionals alike.
Neil Patel's Digital Marketing Blog
Your #1 resource for digital marketing tips, trends, and strategy to help you build a successful online business.
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Decentralized tools to build community online. The intercommunal net where communities govern, pool funds and stay safe on their own terms.
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Decentralized tools to build community online. The intercommunal net where communities govern, pool funds and stay safe on their own terms.
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