How to Keep your Discord Community Engaged

  • Rosie Hathaway
  • Oct 17, 2022

There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours building a thriving Discord community, only to have it fizzle out after a few months. But with a few simple tricks, you can keep your Discord community engaged and active for years to come!

Make sure your server has a clear purpose and message

When creating a Discord server, it’s important to take some time to consider what you want your server to be about. What kind of discussion do you want to encourage? What topics should be off-limits? By taking the time to establish some ground rules, you can create a Discord server that is focused and welcoming to all.

Make sure your server has a clear purpose and message
World of Women set up clear rules for the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set up regular events that members can look forward to

A Discord server is a great place to build a community around your crypto project. By setting up regular events, you can give members something to look forward to and keep them engaged.

For example, you could host a weekly AMA (Ask Me Anything) with the team, or hold a monthly contest where members can earn prizes for participating in the community. Web3 projects are all about building community, so make sure your Discord server is fostering that sense of connection and belonging.

Basketballverse held a weekly update along with a quiz game to communicate with the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create fun and engaging channels for different types of conversations

Looking to liven up your Discord channel? Here are some suggestions for creating fun and engaging channels for different types of conversations.

Price tracking

Set up a Discord bot that tracks the price of your project. People can discuss price talks here away from all the other stuff. You can also use Discord to discuss trading strategies, set up alerts for price changes, and more.

Development & support

Create a channel where users can share tips and tutorials for using your product. You can also use Discord to stay up-to-date on the latest development news, share project updates, and more.

General community chat

Set up a channel where users can introduce themselves, ask questions, and share interesting content in your niche.

Events

You can also use Discord to host events, such as AMA sessions with guest speakers, Q&A sessions, and more.

Reward members for their contributions and participation

Set up a Discord bot that awards crypto tokens to members for participating in discussions or completing tasks. This would help to create a more active and engaged community around your project and could even lead to new development opportunities.

So if you’re looking for ways to improve your Discord community, consider implementing some sort of rewards system.

Keep the chat clean and organized

Discord can be a bit of a mess if it’s not kept clean and organized. Here are some tips for keeping your Discord chat clean and organized:

– Use Discord’s pinning feature to pin important messages at the top of the chat. This way, people can easily find them when they need to.

– Create separate channels for different topics. This way, people can easily find the information they’re looking for without having to scroll through endless messages.

– Use Discord’s @ everyone feature sparingly. Too much @ everyone notifications can be annoying and will cause people to tune out your chat.

– Use bots to help with organization, such as keeping track of keywords or automatically archiving old messages.

Be responsive to members’ feedback and suggestions

Uniswap team engaged with their audience frequently
Uniswap team engaged with their audience frequently

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For example, the Discord community for the decentralized exchange Uniswap is very active. The Uniswap team is constantly sharing updates with the community, responding to feedback, and seeking suggestions. 

As a result, the Discord community is engaged and excited about the project. This level of engagement is essential for any project that wants to succeed in the long run. By being responsive to member feedback and suggestions, you can ensure that your Discord community remains engaged and excited about your project.

Conclusion

Maintaining an engaged Discord community can be a lot of work, but it’s worth it when you see your members chatting and having fun. If you need help getting started, Social Staircase is the agency to get you started. We have years of experience creating and managing successful Discord communities for a variety of brands.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you create a thriving community that engages your audience and grow your project.