Campaign Overview: “Dominating Autodesk Developer Forums”
Duration: January - December 2026 (Ongoing)
Objective: Become the go-to authority for APS automation in all developer communities
Phase 1: Establishment (January - March)
January 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W1 |
Jan 1-7 |
Setup |
Create expert profiles on all platforms |
10 platforms |
| W2 |
Jan 8-14 |
Reddit |
r/AutodeskDevelopers weekly presence begins |
5 helpful answers |
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Stack Overflow |
APS tag monitoring and answering |
10 quality answers |
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Autodesk Forums |
Expert contributor program application |
Application submitted |
| W3 |
Jan 15-21 |
Discord Servers |
Join 15+ APS/CAD development servers |
15 servers joined |
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GitHub |
Star and contribute to APS-related repos |
25 repository interactions |
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LinkedIn |
Connect with APS developers and architects |
50 new connections |
| W4 |
Jan 22-28 |
Content Seeding |
Share “APS Reality Check” content |
100 shares across platforms |
February 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W5 |
Feb 1-7 |
Autodesk Forums |
Daily APS automation tips |
30 posts, 500+ views each |
| W6 |
Feb 8-14 |
Stack Overflow |
“APS Automation” tag ownership |
50+ answers, 200+ upvotes |
| W7 |
Feb 15-21 |
Reddit |
AMA announcement preparation |
1,000+ community members |
| W8 |
Feb 22-28 |
Discord |
Host “APS Automation Hour” weekly |
50+ attendees per session |
March 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W9 |
Mar 1-7 |
All Platforms |
Reddit AMA: “APS Automation Expert” |
500+ questions answered |
| W10 |
Mar 8-14 |
YouTube |
Launch “APS Weekly” video series |
1,000+ subscribers |
| W11 |
Mar 15-21 |
GitHub |
Release “APS Automation Toolkit” |
100+ stars in first week |
| W12 |
Mar 22-28 |
Community Metrics |
Q1 authority assessment |
Top 5 APS contributor ranking |
Phase 2: Authority Building (April - June)
April 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W13 |
Apr 1-7 |
Autodesk University |
Submit session proposals |
3 sessions submitted |
| W14 |
Apr 8-14 |
Podcasts |
Guest appearances on dev podcasts |
2 podcast interviews |
| W15 |
Apr 15-21 |
Webinars |
Host “APS Masterclass” series |
200+ attendees |
| W16 |
Apr 22-28 |
Conferences |
Speaking at regional CAD conferences |
2 conferences confirmed |
May 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W17 |
May 1-7 |
Community Challenges |
Launch “APS Automation Challenge” |
100+ participants |
| W18 |
May 8-14 |
Mentorship |
Autodesk Developer Mentor Program |
20+ mentees |
| W19 |
May 15-21 |
Open Source |
Major contribution to Autodesk OSS |
1 significant PR |
| W20 |
May 22-28 |
Industry Awards |
Apply for developer advocate awards |
3 award nominations |
June 2026 (DevCon Integration)
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W21 |
Jun 1-7 |
DevCon 2026 |
Live community engagement during conf |
1,000+ booth visitors |
| W22 |
Jun 8-14 |
Post-DevCon |
Community follow-up and AMA |
500+ new community members |
| W23 |
Jun 15-21 |
Content Amplification |
Distribute DevCon content |
10,000+ content views |
| W24 |
Jun 22-28 |
Partnership Announcements |
Community partnership reveals |
5+ community partnerships |
Phase 3: Domination (July - September)
July 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W25 |
Jul 1-7 |
Community Leadership |
Become moderator/admin on key platforms |
3 leadership positions |
| W26 |
Jul 8-14 |
Knowledge Base |
Launch community knowledge base |
1,000+ articles |
| W27 |
Jul 15-21 |
Community Events |
Host virtual APS developer summit |
500+ attendees |
| W28 |
Jul 22-28 |
Influencer Network |
Build network of APS advocates |
50+ advocate network |
August 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W29 |
Aug 1-7 |
User-Generated Content |
Community content creation program |
100+ community posts |
| W30 |
Aug 8-14 |
AI Hackathon |
MCP + Community integration event |
200+ participants |
| W31 |
Aug 15-21 |
Beta Programs |
Community beta testing program |
500+ beta testers |
| W32 |
Aug 22-28 |
Community Awards |
Recognize top community contributors |
20+ awards given |
September 2026
| Week |
Date |
Platform |
Activity |
Metrics Target |
| W33 |
Sep 1-7 |
Community Survey |
Annual developer experience survey |
1,000+ responses |
| W34 |
Sep 8-14 |
Community Roadmap |
Publish community-driven roadmap |
100+ feature requests |
| W35 |
Sep 15-21 |
Community Conference |
Host “RAPS Community Day” |
300+ attendees |
| W36 |
Sep 22-28 |
Q3 Assessment |
Measure community dominance metrics |
80%+ APS market awareness |
Phase 4: Maintenance & Expansion (October - December)
Autodesk Developer Forums
Goal: Become #1 contributor in APS category
- Daily helpful responses to APS questions
- Weekly “RAPS Tips” series
- Monthly community challenges
- Quarterly AMA sessions
Stack Overflow
Goal: Own the APS automation tag
- Answer every APS-related question within 4 hours
- Create comprehensive APS automation documentation
- Build reputation through quality answers
- Help establish new APS tags and synonyms
Reddit Communities
Target Subreddits:
- r/AutodeskDevelopers
- r/CAD
- r/devops
- r/automation
- r/programming
Strategy:
- Weekly valuable content sharing
- Monthly AMA sessions
- Community challenge hosting
- Cross-post coordination
Discord Servers
Target Servers:
- Official Autodesk Developer Server
- CAD Development Community
- DevOps Community Servers
- Programming Language Servers
Strategy:
- Daily helpful presence
- Weekly office hours
- Community event hosting
- Real-time support provision
GitHub Ecosystem
Goal: Become most-followed APS automation developer
- Maintain high-quality open source projects
- Contribute to major APS repositories
- Mentor new contributors
- Host coding challenges
Content Distribution Matrix
| Content Type |
Primary Platform |
Secondary Platforms |
Frequency |
| Quick Tips |
Twitter |
LinkedIn, Discord |
Daily |
| Tutorials |
YouTube |
Blog, Reddit |
Weekly |
| Code Examples |
GitHub |
Stack Overflow |
Bi-weekly |
| Case Studies |
Blog |
LinkedIn, Forums |
Monthly |
| Live Demos |
Twitch |
YouTube, Discord |
Weekly |
| AMAs |
Reddit |
Discord, Forums |
Monthly |
Daily Activities (30 min/day)
- Morning Check (10 min)
- Review overnight questions across all platforms
- Prioritize urgent/high-impact responses
- Midday Contribution (10 min)
- Post helpful tip or mini-tutorial
- Engage with community discussions
- Evening Wrap-up (10 min)
- Respond to any missed questions
- Plan tomorrow’s contributions
Weekly Activities (2 hours/week)
- Content Creation (1 hour)
- Produce one substantial tutorial/guide
- Create code examples and demos
- Community Building (1 hour)
- Host office hours or live session
- Engage in strategic discussions
- Build relationships with key members
Monthly Activities (4 hours/month)
- Community Events (2 hours)
- Host AMA or special event
- Participate in community challenges
- Strategy Review (2 hours)
- Analyze community metrics
- Adjust engagement strategies
- Plan next month’s activities
Success Metrics Dashboard
Reach Metrics
| Platform | Followers | Monthly Active | Engagement Rate |
|———-|———–|—————-|—————–|
| Autodesk Forums | 1,000+ | 500+ | 80%+ |
| Stack Overflow | 5,000+ reputation | 100+ answers/month | 90%+ acceptance |
| Reddit | 10,000+ karma | 50+ posts/month | 85%+ upvote ratio |
| Discord | 2,000+ connections | Daily presence | High interaction |
| GitHub | 1,000+ followers | 20+ contributions/month | 100+ stars/month |
| LinkedIn | 5,000+ connections | 100+ posts/month | 5%+ engagement |
Authority Metrics
- Top Contributor Status: 5+ platforms
- Expert Recognition: 10+ badges/certifications
- Speaking Opportunities: 12+ per year
- Media Mentions: 50+ industry publications
- Community Leadership: 3+ moderator roles
Business Impact Metrics
- Lead Generation: 100+ qualified leads/month
- Brand Awareness: 80%+ developer recognition
- Community Size: 10,000+ RAPS community members
- Content Reach: 1M+ monthly impressions
- Conversion Rate: 15%+ community → trial
Risk Management
| Risk |
Impact |
Mitigation |
| Platform algorithm changes |
Medium |
Diversify across multiple platforms |
| Community backlash |
High |
Maintain helpful, non-promotional approach |
| Competitor community response |
Medium |
Stay ahead with unique value |
| Resource constraints |
Medium |
Automate routine tasks, focus on high-impact |
| Platform policy changes |
Low |
Maintain compliant, helpful presence |
Budget & Resources
Team Allocation
- Community Manager: 50% FTE
- Developer Advocate: 75% FTE
- Content Creator: 25% FTE
- Social Media Manager: 25% FTE
- Social Media Management: Buffer/Hootsuite ($500/month)
- Community Analytics: Custom dashboard ($1,000 setup)
- Content Creation: Canva Pro ($300/year)
- Live Streaming: StreamYard ($300/month)
Monthly Budget: $15,000
- Personnel: $12,000
- Tools: $1,000
- Events: $1,500
- Miscellaneous: $500
Campaign Manager: Developer Relations Team
Success Criteria: #1 APS automation authority across all major developer platforms
Review Cycle: Monthly metrics, quarterly strategy assessment