Circle is an all-in-one community platform for creators, brands, and online business owners, so if you're looking for an easy-to-use platform to create your own membership or online community – or looking for an alternative to Facebook Groups – I'm excited to show you how to create your own Circle community with this comprehensive tutorial.

️ Try Circle free for 14 days: https://witandwire.com/circle

New, updated Circle tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CLtLGsUgAI

TIME STAMP:
00:00 – Introduction to Circle
00:52 – Circle Community Dashboard (Overview)
03:00 – Create a new Circle community
04:22 – Customize your branding
05:29 – Public vs. private communities
05:57 – Add room groups and rooms
07:14 – Create a post space
09:00 – Customize your post area (feed, list or map view)
12:46 – Add posts
14:05 – Adjust posts
16:57 – Creating a venue
19:02 – Add an event or event series
21:31 – Adjust events
23:23 – Go live with Zoom in Circle
24:25 – Live streaming in Circle (native tool)
25:12 – Manage live recordings and video hosting
25:58 – Add external links to your sidebar
27:18 – Teachable Integration, SSO and Integrations
28:21 – Invite members and mass import
29:10 – Create member tags (badges)
30:22 – Direct messages and group messages
30:49 – Circle plans and pricing (my recommendation)
31:29 – Circle iOS and Android apps
31:40 – Circle vs. Mighty Networks (and other competitors)
34:23 – 2 strategies for starting a new Circle community

First, I'll show you what a Circle community looks like, as you can access it on desktop or through iOS and Android apps.

Second, I'll show you how the setup works, including discussion rooms, event calendars, live streams, and direct messages.

And finally, I'll show you how to invite new members to your community, including some bonus tips on how to scale your online business with paid memberships or student communities.

(Update 2023) Since this video was published, Circle has already released some new features like courses and a new pricing structure. For more information, visit https://witandwire.com/circle.

️ FREE DOWNLOAD: Complete Course Creation Toolkit:
https://witandwire.com/coursetoolkit-youtube

// FAVORITE RESOURCES:
– Teachable (my course creation platform): https://witandwire.com/teachable
– ThriveCart (my checkout platform): https://witandwire.com/thrivecart
– ActiveCampaign (my email service provider): https://witandwire.com/activecampaign
– MailerLite (preferred low-cost email service provider): http://witandwire.com/mailerlite
– Full list of all my favorite resources (free): https://witandwire.com/coursetoolkit-youtube

// ABOUT WIT & WIRE:
Hi, I'm Melissa! I help online business owners turn their skills and passions into profitable online businesses. I'm a course creation expert (formerly @ Teachable, Ramit Sethi, General Assembly) and share simple step-by-step guides to help you increase your income and make an impact online doing the work you love.

To learn more about our programs and services, visit https://witandwire.com/courses

YouTube: https://witandwire.com/youtube
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@witandwire
Instagram: https://instagram.com/witandwire
Podcast: https://witandwire.com/podcast
Website: https://witandwire.com

️ Try Circle free for 14 days: https://witandwire.com/circle

DISCLAIMER: This video is sponsored by Circle, but all opinions are my own. (I am a genuine, paid product user.) Also, some links on the Wit & Wire YouTube channel may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. This is at no additional cost to you, so it's a great way to support Wit & Wire, so thank you!

Subscribe to Wit & Wire for the latest online business strategies: https://www.witandwire.com/youtube

Please take the opportunity to connect with your friends and family and share this video with them if you find it useful.