You can create interactive spaces for your users to engage with each other, share content, and build connections. These community areas are seamlessly integrated into your membership site, course area, and affiliation hub, eliminating the need for separate community software.
Step 1: Ensure Your Client Portal is Set Up
Before diving into community areas, ensure that your client portal is already set up. This is a prerequisite for utilizing this feature effectively.
Step 2: Creating Community Groups
To begin creating community areas, log in to your FEA Create dashboard and navigate to the "Memberships" section. From there, select "Communities."
Create a Group: Click the "Create Group" button to initiate the process. Provide a name for your group and a brief description. You can also add branding elements such as a hex color code for the group's theme, a favicon, a cover image, and a logo.
Accessing the Group: After creating the group, you will be automatically logged into the group. Here, you can start adding channels to facilitate discussions and interactions.
Step 3: Adding Channels
Channels are discussion areas within your community group where users can engage in specific topics.
Add a Channel: Click the "Add Channel" button to create a new channel. Give the channel a name and description. You can also assign an icon to visually represent the channel's theme. Once everything is set, click "Create Channel."
Step 4: Posting and Interacting
Users within your community group can create posts, engage in discussions, and interact with one another.
Create a Post: To create a post, select a channel and click the "Create Post" button. Add a title, content, and any relevant links, attachments, images, or videos. Choose the group and channels where the post will appear. Once ready, click "Publish Post."
Interaction: Users can react to posts, comment, and engage in discussions. This fosters a dynamic and interactive community environment.
Step 5: User Profiles and Management
Users have the ability to create profiles, edit information, and manage their interactions within the community group.
Profile Creation: Users can create profiles showcasing their posts, interactions, and links to social media profiles.
User Management: Community group members can interact with each other, see who else is part of the community, and edit their profiles.
Step 6: Future Updates and Enhancements
Stay tuned for future updates that will enhance the community feature. These updates may include integrating learning areas directly into community tabs, gamification elements, and the integration of events.
By creating interactive groups and channels, you can foster meaningful connections among your users, replacing the need for separate community platforms. As FEA Create continues to evolve, you can look forward to additional enhancements that will enrich your community's engagement and experience. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, our support team is here to help. Create vibrant and engaging community spaces using FEA Create's powerful features today!