To create your own community on Skool, follow these steps:
1. Sign up for a Skool account at skool.com if you haven’t already.
2. Define your community’s vision and goals. Clearly outline the purpose, objectives, and values of your community to ensure it meets the needs and interests of potential members[1].
3. Set up your community:
– Choose a name for your group
– Upload a cover photo and icon
– Decide whether your group will be public or private
– Write a description for your community in the “About” section (you have 1000 characters)[3]
4. Create your first post:
– Make a welcoming “Start Here” post introducing yourself and encouraging members to introduce themselves[1]
– Outline community guidelines and expectations
5. Set up your community structure:
– Add categories to organize discussions
– Enable features like the Classroom and Calendar tabs[2]
6. Customize your community:
– Add custom branding elements
– Set up membership questions
– Configure gamification features like leaderboards and levels[2][3]
7. Create content:
– Add courses to the Classroom section if applicable
– Schedule events in the Calendar
– Post regularly to encourage engagement[2]
8. Promote your community:
– Use social media and other platforms to spread the word
– Invite potential members directly through Skool’s invite feature[1][3]
9. Foster engagement:
– Encourage discussions and participation
– Respond to members’ posts and questions
– Use gamification features to motivate activity[3]
10. Monitor and adjust:
– Use Skool’s metrics to track community growth and engagement
– Adjust your strategy based on what works best for your community[2]
Remember, building a thriving community takes time and consistent effort. Focus on providing value to your members and creating a positive, engaging environment[1][3].
Citations:
[1] https://www.skool.com/makeoncefree/how-to-create-a-skool-community
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyV_722_nZ0
[3] https://samuelearp.com/blog/skool-review/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZCklLdJRzQ
[5] https://www.skool.com/community/set-by-step-tutorial-how-to-create-a-skool-community-not-edited
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmBL03tWp7M
[7] https://withhimanshu.com/skool-review/
[8] https://www.skool.com/about