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FortniteSeasonalHype: How cross-pollination helped this niche gaming community grow to 8.2k subscribers

Community Spotlight
See how u/Xenc grew r/FortniteSeasonalHype by inviting members from related communities.
 

What inspired you to create r/FortniteSeasonalHype?

To provide a community for all Fortnite players to convene while waiting for the next season update. It is opened during the final week of each season, and we invite players from r/Fortnite, r/FortniteBR, r/FortniteCreative, r/FortniteMobile, and the wider community for the game.

If you were to give new moderators tips for growing their subreddit, what might you say to them?

Cross pollination has been the sole source of growth in this subreddit. 

Can you share one of the more memorable moments or experiences that you've witnessed as a result of your online community?

It's always fun to see multiple communities come together to celebrate and meme together while waiting for the game to return.

What did you do, to help create the culture you have today in your community?

Relaxed rules compared to the main subreddits, and a limited time for it to be open before it's closed off until next Fortnite season.

Is there anything else you think someone should know about moderating a subreddit or growing a new subreddit?

"Build it and they will come" is highly relevant when it comes to growing a community. Having the correct spaces that prompt people to engage can make all of the difference in growth.

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