This article offers suggestions for creators on posts that are more likely to attract traffic in the community while also outlining what to avoid to stay within the community's guidance. These recommendations will help you understand the expected standards to uphold the quality of community.
Quality Expectations:
We aim for the content to empower our community members, helping to build a valuable and meaningful ecosystem that benefits both creators and users.
👍For Creators, How to make your posts more popular?
Here are the suggested submission themes we have collected for your reference.
Stage 1:Before the Design of Models:
1: Contents such as "Choose the Next Model"
Before designing, creators can harness the power of their fans for inspiration.These options will be presented in an article format, allowing fans to make their selections in the comment section.

It is also strongly recommended to include detailed descriptions or scripts for the available options to avoid any confusion.
Stage 2: During the Process of Designing Models:
1:Pre-release
Creators are highly recommended to offer clear descriptions of upcoming models, along with preview images from the modeling process, visually showcasing the expected renderings to fans. This allows you to gather early feedback, refine your design, and generate buzz before your model goes live! Updates not only build excitement but also invite valuable feedback to refine the design before its final release.

2: Behind the scene
Creators are highly encouraged to share the creative journey of their model, including sketches, the modeling process, and updates on the latest progress. This helps engage the audience by giving them a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s development.

Stage 3: After the Model is Released
1、Latest Update:
For this section, instead of just reposting the model link, creators are strongly encouraged to promote their models in article form. Specifically, consider including your background story, your design concept, and detailed assembly guidelines (if needed). This will give your audience a clear overview and help them appreciate the effort you’ve put into the project.

2、Troubleshooting
After users print your model, they might encounter technical issues related to the prints. As the best person to solve these problems, you're highly encouraged to collect feedback from your fans and frequently answer their questions. This will not only help you address their concerns but also allow you to refine and improve your models.
3、Sharing insightful tips
As an experienced designer, you’ve undoubtedly gained valuable knowledge and skills in 3D printing. Sharing your tips is a fantastic opportunity to help your audience grow alongside you.



Stage 4: Future Plans
Future Roadmap: To give both you and your audience a clearer understanding of the upcoming plans for your models, it's highly recommended to create an organized roadmap in article form. This will keep your audience informed about what to expect next and build anticipation for future releases.

Creator Story:
Share your journey, your inspiration, your lessons.
Let the MakerWorld community connect with the creator behind the model.


New Section Rules

- Recommendation: Curated high-quality and dynamic content recommended by the community.
- Creator's Club: Creators exchange model design experience and skills, share behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss experiences in MakerWorld.
- Creators & Fans: Creators update fans on your design progress, gather their suggestions, and share model previews and communicate to fans.
- Show Your Make: Users share and displaying their 3D printed works and finished projects.
- Off Topic: Discuss other 3D printing related content and topics.
Please note: Posts that do not meet section requirements will be removed.
❌Actions We don't Encourage
1、Self-promotion of models by simply reposting the link with less description.


2、Synchronizing meaningless rating posts in community(A high-quality rated post should include: a rating, a detailed description after printing, and real photos of the printed model.)


3、Deliberately generating invalid or malicious traffic through topics, polls, pictures unrelated to 3D printing, meaningless content, or AI-generated images



4、1)Begging for boost, follower, gift card, downloads, or any promotion activity




2)Interchange/trade of boost and follow



For the full details of our community guidelines, please visit https://makerworld.com/en/community-guidelines.