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ProjectSharer_Max

Posted on January 22, 2024 • Beginner

🌟 Want to create a project sharing space

Hey Scratchers! I want to create a forum where everyone can share links to their amazing projects. I’m thinking of a place where:

  • People can post their project links
  • Others can discover cool new projects
  • We can build a community around sharing

What’s the best way to set this up? Should I use the forums or create a studio? Any advice would be great! 🎨

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CommunityModerator_Sarah

Replied 1 hour later • ⭐ Best Answer

Great question @ProjectSharer_Max! Creating a project sharing space is awesome for community building. Here’s the best approach:

🎯 Community Sharing Strategy

Here’s how to create an effective project sharing community:

flowchart TD A[🚀 Community Idea] --> B{Choose Platform} B -->|Forums| C[❌ Not Ideal] B -->|Studio| D[✅ Perfect Choice] C --> E[Forum Limitations] E --> F[• Hard to organize<br/>• Gets buried quickly<br/>• No visual preview] D --> G[Studio Benefits] G --> H[• Visual project grid<br/>• Easy to browse<br/>• Built-in curation<br/>• Community features] H --> I[📝 Create Studio] I --> J[Set Clear Guidelines] J --> K[🎨 Add Attractive Cover] K --> L[📢 Promote in Show & Tell] L --> M[👥 Invite Contributors] M --> N[🔄 Regular Maintenance] style A fill:#e1f5fe style D fill:#e8f5e8 style C fill:#ffebee style N fill:#f3e5f5

🏗️ Step 1: Create a Studio (Recommended)

Studios are much better than forums for project sharing because:

  • Visual browsing: People can see project thumbnails
  • Easy organization: Projects stay organized automatically
  • Community features: Comments, followers, and curators
  • Discoverability: Studios appear in search results

📋 Step 2: Set Clear Guidelines

In your studio description, include:

Studio Rules Example:
🎮 What to Share: Original projects, remixes with credit, works-in-progress
🚫 What NOT to Share: Spam projects, inappropriate content, unfinished tests
💬 How to Share: Add your project and leave a comment describing it
🏆 Featured Projects: Best projects get featured weekly

🎨 Step 3: Make It Attractive

Create an eye-catching studio with:

  • Colorful cover image
  • Clear, exciting title
  • Detailed description of the community purpose
  • Regular updates and featured projects

📢 Step 4: Promote Properly

Share your studio in the right places:

  • Show and Tell forums: Perfect for studio announcements
  • Your profile: Pin the studio link
  • Project comments: Invite creators of good projects
  • Social media: Share outside Scratch too

Remember: Forums are for discussions, studios are for showcasing projects! 🌟

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ProjectSharer_Max

Replied 45 minutes later

@CommunityModerator_Sarah This makes so much sense! Thank you! 🎉

I was thinking about forums because I wanted discussions, but you’re right - studios are perfect for showcasing. I’ll create a studio and promote it in Show and Tell. Should I also create themed studios for different types of projects?

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StudioExpert_Alex

Replied 2 hours later

@ProjectSharer_Max Absolutely! Themed studios work great! 🎯 Here are some popular categories:

  • 🎮 Game Studios: Platformers, RPGs, Puzzle Games
  • 🎨 Art Studios: Animations, Interactive Art, Music
  • 📚 Educational: Tutorials, Simulations, Learning Games
  • 🔧 Technical: Advanced Programming, Physics Demos

Start with one general studio, then create themed ones as your community grows. This keeps things organized and helps people find exactly what they’re looking for!

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Vibelf_Community

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