Status: Available A first-time setup checklist to get your community up and running.
Overview
When you first set up your TribeCrafter community, there are several foundational settings you need to configure before inviting members. This guide walks you through the essential steps to launch your community.
Setup Checklist
1. Configure Basic Site Settings
Start with the essentials that define your community's identity:
- Site Title -- The name of your community, displayed across the platform and in browser tabs.
- Site Logo -- Your community's logo, used in the header, authentication pages, and emails.
- Site Icon (Favicon) -- A small icon displayed in browser tabs.
- Branding Colors -- Your primary brand color, used for buttons, links, and accents throughout the platform.
2. Choose Your Revenue Model
Your revenue model determines how members access paid content and how the signup flow works. Choose one of three options:
- Products Only -- Members purchase individual products to unlock specific content.
- Subscription Only -- Members subscribe to recurring plans for ongoing access.
- Combined -- Members can purchase individual products or subscribe to plans.
This setting affects the authentication flow, landing page layout, and checkout experience. You can change it later, but it is best to decide early.
3. Set Your Currency
Choose the default currency for all pricing across your community. This applies to products, subscription plans, and checkout. Supported currencies include USD, EUR, GBP, INR, AUD, CAD, and many more.
4. Configure Your Landing Page
Your landing page is the first thing visitors see. Set up:
- Hero Section -- An eye-catching headline, benefit list, and promotional content.
- Featured Content -- Mark courses, groups, events, and blog posts as "featured" so they appear on the landing page.
- Product and Plan Sections -- These appear automatically based on your revenue model.
5. Create Your Content
Before inviting members, create the content they will access:
- Groups -- Set up at least one group (public or private) for community discussions.
- Courses -- If you are offering courses, create at least one with sections and lessons.
- Blog Posts -- Write some initial blog content for SEO and to demonstrate value.
- Events -- Schedule upcoming events if applicable.
6. Set Up Products or Plans
Create the products or subscription plans that members will purchase:
- Products -- Define pricing, sale prices, access duration, and which content is included.
- Plans -- Define monthly and yearly pricing, tier levels, and included content.
- Stripe Integration -- Connect your Stripe account to process payments.
7. Configure Support Settings
- Support Email -- Set the email address where member support messages will be sent.
- CC TribeCrafter Support -- Optionally enable this to have TribeCrafter support copied on support emails for early issue detection.
8. Set Up Authentication Options
- Google OAuth -- Enable or disable Google sign-in for your community.
- Email Verification -- Email verification is handled automatically for new signups.
After Setup
Once your community is configured:
- Test the signup flow yourself to ensure it works as expected.
- Verify that your landing page displays correctly with featured content.
- Confirm that products or plans are visible and purchasable.
- Invite your first members.
Tips
- Keep your hero section concise -- highlight 3 to 5 key benefits of joining your community.
- Use high-quality images for your logo, hero section, and featured content thumbnails.
- Test the purchase flow end-to-end with a test Stripe account before going live.
- Set up your support email early so member inquiries have a clear destination.
- Your revenue model auto-updates based on whether you have active products, plans, or both -- but it is best to set it intentionally.