Circle is an all-in-one community platform for creators, brands, and online business owners. So if you're looking for a user-friendly platform to create your own membership or online community - or you are looking for an alternative to Facebook Groups - I’m excited to show you how you can build your own Circle community with this complete tutorial.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro 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 Space Groups & Spaces
07:14 - Create a Post Space
09:00 - Customize your Post Space (Feed, List, or Card view)
12:46 - Add Posts
14:05 - Customize Posts
16:57 - Create an Event Space
19:02 - Add an Event or Event Series
21:31 - Customize Events
23:23 - Going live with Zoom in Circle
24:25 - Livestreaming in Circle (native tool)
25:12 - Manage Live Recordings & Video Hosting
25:58 - Add External Links to your sidebar
27:18 - Teachable Integration, SSO, and Integrations
28:21 - Invite Members & Bulk Import
29:10 - Create Member Tags (badges)
30:22 - Direct Messaging & Group Messaging
30:49 - Circle Plans & Pricing (my recommendation)
31:29 - Circle iOS and Android apps
31:40 - Circle vs. Mighty Networks (and other competitors)
34:23 - 2 strategies to launch a new Circle community

First, I'll show you what a Circle community looks like, since you can access it on desktop or via IOS and Android apps.

Second, I'll show you how the setup works, including discussion spaces, event calendars, livestreams, and direct messaging.

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

(2023 update) Since releasing this video, Circle has already come out with a few new features, like courses, and a new pricing structure. You can learn more at https://witandwire.com/circle.

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