slack-and-discord-community

name	slack-and-discord-community
description	Use when building course community. Community platform = where members interact.

Slack and Discord Community

Slack: business-feel, professional. Discord: gamer-feel, casual. Pick based on audience.

Platform comparison

Platform	Audience	Setup cost	Engagement
Slack	Professional	$7-15/user/mo	High
Discord	General/gaming	Free	High
Circle	Community-focused	$39-99/mo	Excellent
Mighty Networks	Niche communities	$33-99/mo	Excellent
Skool	Course-focused	$99/mo	Good
Self-hosted	Any	$5-50/mo	Variable

Channel structure

Per cohort:

1. #general — announcements, intro
2. #module-X — current topic discussion
3. #pods/[number] — small group channels
4. #help — questions for instructors
5. #wins — celebrate progress
6. #networking — connect with peers
7. #alumni — past cohorts

Maintaining engagement

1. Daily prompts — what did you learn today?
2. Weekly themed days — Win Wednesday, Throwback Thursday
3. Instructor active in channels — high engagement
4. Pinned resources — key links accessible
5. Onboarding — first-day welcome ritual
6. Moderation — respectful, on-topic
7. Drop-in events — informal hangouts

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Community platform for CardPrepAI Academy cohorts.