Build & engage your community with Discourse

Wawa SenseiWawa Sensei
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Building a community around your product or brand can have a significant positive impact on your business. A thriving community can help you grow your customer base, drive engagement, and foster brand loyalty. But building and managing a community is no easy feat. That’s where Discourse comes in.

Discourse is a free and open-source platform that helps you build and engage with your community. It is designed to provide an intuitive, modern, and flexible experience that encourages participation and conversation. With Discourse, you can create a community that is truly your own and foster a culture that aligns with your values.

So what makes Discourse stand out? For one, it has a user-friendly interface that encourages participation and makes it easy for members to find what they need. It also has a powerful moderation system that lets you manage your community effectively and efficiently. With features like trust levels, flags, and review queues, you can ensure that your community remains safe and welcoming.

Discourse also has a wealth of customization options, allowing you to tailor the platform to your specific needs. Whether you’re looking to create a Q&A forum, a knowledge base, or a social community, Discourse can be adapted to meet your requirements. Additionally, it has a robust API that makes it easy to integrate with other tools and services.

Some of the biggest names in tech, such as Figma, Epic Games, and Atlassian, have already adopted Discourse for their own communities. But it’s not just for big corporations. Discourse is an excellent tool for small businesses, indie hackers, and startups looking to build and engage with their audience.

To discover how to setup your own instance and a quick overview of the platform, check our video available here:

In conclusion, Discourse is a powerful platform that can help you build and engage your community. With its user-friendly interface, powerful moderation system, and customization options, it’s no wonder why so many companies have adopted it for their own communities. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, Discourse can help you create a thriving community around your product or brand.

Deploy your Discourse instance on Elestio

Originally published at https://blog.elest.io on April 10, 2023.

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Wawa Sensei
Wawa Sensei

Web Developer 💻 · Talk about dev, tech career & product building · YouTuber · Indie Hacker · DevRel at Elestio