Creating a strong community for a project relies heavily on shaping the new contributor experience, which involves guiding new participants from discovery to their first successful contribution. This process, known as the "new contributor on-ramp," encompasses six steps: discovering the community, setting up necessary tools, learning relevant skills, identifying tasks, receiving help, and feeling appreciated. Making a project discoverable is crucial and can be achieved through a well-crafted README.md file, a comprehensive project website, and active engagement on social media. Effective strategies include welcoming new visitors, establishing an inclusive environment, and showing potential contributors how they can participate. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook can be utilized to raise awareness, while tools like Buffer can help manage content posting. Additional promotion can occur through interactive shows, interviews, and conference presentations. These foundational elements set the stage for a vibrant and sustainable community, with future series installments addressing the setup and learning phases.