Community guidelines

A welcoming community, kept that way on purpose.

Shared Spotlight works because members genuinely participate and support one another. These guidelines keep the community useful, honest, and welcoming for every business in it.

  1. Introduce yourself

    Share the person and story behind your business, not only advertisements.

  2. Participate

    The value of the community comes from conversation, relationships, recommendations, and involvement.

  3. Share support

    Celebrate and share other businesses, not exclusively your own.

  4. Be genuine

    Recommendations should be honest. Do not pretend to have used a business when you have not.

  5. Keep it respectful

    No bullying, personal attacks, public business disputes, or unnecessary negativity.

  6. Avoid constant spam

    Promotional posts should provide value and should not overwhelm the community.

  7. Collaborate openly

    Multiple businesses within the same industry are welcome. No one owns an entire category.

These principles guide the community today and may be refined as the group grows. Questions about the guidelines? Contact us.