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# [The Unglamorous Answer to Building Community](https://michellebakels.hashnode.dev/the-unglamorous-answer-to-building-community?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I hate the “I get asked this a lot” post-thing, but for this, I really do get asked a lot, especially after React Miami, and I think it may be easier to just write something up about it. If there are specific questions that follow, I’m happy to answe...

Apr 28, 2022 · 5 min read · michellebakels.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Michelle Bakels](https://hashnode.com/@michellebakels)

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## Responses 2

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[Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou)

[May 2, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-unglamorous-answer-to-building-community/626ade4b6072cdb96d1486ea/comment/626fd331fa2b07f7d96a8527)

As a community manager at Hashnode I can understand the work you're going through and I could relate to many of these points. Keep it up and thank you for writing this [Michelle Bakels](https://hashnode.com/@michellebakels).

Let me know if there is anything I can help you with :)

[Michelle Bakels](https://hashnode.com/@michellebakels)

[May 2, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-unglamorous-answer-to-building-community/626ade4b6072cdb96d1486ea/comment/626fd331fa2b07f7d96a8527#reply-6270507f9ed78401a64087d0)

Thank you so much, Eleftheria!! Keep up the great work you are doing as well! I will definitely reach out if anything comes up :)

[Paul Chapman](https://hashnode.com/@paul346)

[Apr 28, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-unglamorous-answer-to-building-community/626ade4b6072cdb96d1486ea/comment/626af5ad7d5d27b992e4ca4d)

Excellent write-up. Bookmarked.

[Michelle Bakels](https://hashnode.com/@michellebakels)

[Apr 28, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-unglamorous-answer-to-building-community/626ade4b6072cdb96d1486ea/comment/626af5ad7d5d27b992e4ca4d#reply-626af7ef6072cdb96d148944)

Thank you!! :)