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title: Orbit Model
link: https://github.com/orbit-love/orbit-model
git: https://github.com/orbit-love/orbit-model
date: 2021-01-24
published: 2019-12-01
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An alternate framework for analyzing and improving community growth and quality. Came from an insight that a funnel model isn't appropriate for communities, as the relationships and communications are much more complicated than just buyer/seller.

The commercial company built around it is also called [[Orbit]].

From the Github 
> The Orbit Model is a framework for building high gravity communities. A high gravity community is one that excels at attracting and retaining members by providing an outstanding member experience.
> 
> The Orbit Model contains four fundamental concepts: Gravity, Love, Reach and Orbit Level:
>
> * Love is a member's level of engagement and activity in the community.
> * Reach is a measure of a community member’s sphere of influence.
> * Gravity is the attractive force of a community that acts to retain existing members and attract new ones.
> * Orbit levels are a practical tool for member segmentation and used to design different programs for each level of the community.
> 
> The goal of the Orbit Model is to increase the Gravity of your community.