SHIP Policy — Build in Public

What is SHIP?

SHIP means publishing anything you're building, learning, or sharing to the public — articles, products, ideas, experiences...

"Ship early, ship often, ship with intention."

•Quantity: At least 4 times/month (avg. once/week), not all at the end of the month

•Format: Public posts with links (blog, social media, website...)

•Report: Share the link in the #ship Discord channel

•Purpose: So the community can support, engage, and give feedback

Accepted:

•Personal profile: Introducing yourself, LinkedIn updates, portfolio

•Product: MVP, beta, new feature, demo

•Expert knowledge: Tutorial, guides, tips & tricks

•Work experience: Lessons learned, behind the scenes

•Ideas: Concept, wireframe, validation

Not accepted:

•Simple reposts/shares without original content

•Private posts without a public link

•Comments on others' posts

1. Create content (article, video, product...)

2. Post it PUBLIC (blog, social, website...)

3. Copy the post link

4. Share it in the #ship Discord channel

5. Community comes in to support and engage

•0–1 posts: Not met — Warning

•2–3 posts: Below expectation — Reminder

•4+ posts: Meets requirement

•8+ posts: Outstanding

•12+ posts: Top Shipper

When you SHIP in #ship, other members will like/react, leave constructive feedback, share if the content is good, and connect if there's synergy.

NLB Culture: "Support first, critique second"