Select Template

Choosing a Template for Your Community

This screen lets you pick a template that matches how you want to run your community. Whether you’re organizing a discussion forum, planning meetups, or building a learning space, templates give you a pre-built structure to get started quickly.

Prerequisites

You’ll have already selected a category for your community (like “Events”, “Learning”, or “Support”). This screen is Step 2 of 2 in the community creation process.

Selecting a Template

How to get there: Community Setup > Select Template

Templates come with pre-configured settings, channels, and guidelines tailored to different community types. Here’s how to pick one:

1. Scroll through the template options: You’ll see six templates, each with an icon, name, and description.

2. Tap on the template that matches your community’s purpose. The card will highlight in purple, and a checkmark appears on the right.

3. Review the template details: Each template shows:

   • Discussion Forum: Best for Q&A conversations and knowledge sharing (weddings planning groups, college fest coordination chats)
   • Events & Meetups: Designed for organizing gatherings, activities, and in-person events
   • Learning Hub: Perfect for sharing resources, tutorials, and skill-building content
   • Showcase & Portfolio: Display projects, portfolios, or event highlights and get community feedback
   • Support Group: Create a space for members to help each other solve problems
   • Start from Scratch: Build your own structure with no pre-configured setup

4. Tap the Create Community button once you’ve selected a template. The button is greyed out until you choose one.

Choose Based on Your Core Activity

For a wedding planning community, pick “Events & Meetups” so members can easily post and RSVP to vendor visits or dress-up events. For a Diwali celebration group, “Discussion Forum” works better if the main purpose is sharing ideas and recipes. Think about what members will do 80% of the time - that’s your template.

Template Comparison

Template	Best For	Key Features
Discussion Forum	Q&A, conversations	Thread-based, reply chains
Events & Meetups	Gatherings, activities	RSVP tracking, date/time management
Learning Hub	Skill-sharing, resources	Content organization, modules
Showcase & Portfolio	Displaying work	Gallery view, feedback collection
Support Group	Peer help	Problem threads, solution voting
Start from Scratch	Custom setup	Blank slate, full customization

Next Best Action

After creating your community, most organizers:

• First 24 hours: Invite founding members to build initial momentum
• First week: Customize the community name, description, and rules
• Before launch: Set moderation guidelines to keep discussions healthy

What to Do Next

Your Situation	Recommended Next Step
I’m creating a wedding planning community	Choose “Events & Meetups” to manage vendor meetings and guest attendance
I’m building a learning space for my course	Pick “Learning Hub” to organize materials and lessons
I want members to discuss and support each other	Select “Discussion Forum” or “Support Group”
I’m not sure what I need yet	Start with “Discussion Forum” - it’s the most flexible
I want complete control over the structure	Choose “Start from Scratch” and build custom sections

Don’t Worry About Choosing Wrong

You can change your community’s settings and structure after creation. Templates just give you a head start - they’re not locked in.

Common Questions

Can I switch templates after creating a community?
Templates define the initial setup, but you can customize or reorganize your community structure afterwards. However, if you need a completely different approach, creating a new community with a different template might be clearer.

What if I don’t know which template fits my community?
Pick “Discussion Forum” if you’re unsure - it works for almost any community type and gives you maximum flexibility to add features as you grow.

Does choosing a template cost anything?
No. All templates are free. The template just organizes your community structure; pricing (if any) depends on your plan, not the template you choose.

Related Articles

• Creating Your First Community - Steps 1 and 2 of community setup
• Inviting Members to Your Community - Build your founding group
• Setting Community Rules and Moderation - Keep discussions healthy
• Organizing Community Channels - Structure conversations by topic