Thank you for the mention. I am humbled once more today. You have truly laid it out. It's really a process if you want to be a content creator. And let's be honest once you click an article or a story to be metered and you join the partnership program--yeah, you are a content creator.
In the process, it goes from reader, follower, audience, community. Just because some one reads doesn't mean they will be a follower and just because someone follows they won't necessarily be a part of your audience (a regular reader who stops in and engage). And just because they are a part of your audience doesn't mean they are a part of your community (looks for your content, on your email list, communication is a two-way street).
Girl, you've got my mind reeling. I'm inspired.