Community "building" actually is more like gardening 🧑🌾
You can't force growth, but you can only provide a favorable environment for it to flourish. With patience and care, your efforts will yield a thriving ecosystem that grows on its own.
While I went to chaise my software side-side-project my online course started to rank 2nd on #udemy. That's what's awesome about building product, instead of selling service. Thinks also happen while you are away.