Community Feed

The Community Feed is the heart of any community—it's where members post, share ideas, ask questions, celebrate wins, and build connections through conversations.

Understanding the Community Feed

Purpose:

• Share thoughts, questions, and insights

• Engage in discussions with other members

• Ask for help and offer assistance

• Celebrate achievements and milestones

• Build relationships with community members

Access:

• Click the "Community" tab in any community you're a member of

• This is usually the default tab when you enter a community

• Active tab is highlighted in yellow

Page Layout

Navigation Tabs (Top):

• Community (Active): Yellow highlight shows you're on the feed

• Classroom: Access courses and learning content

• Calendar: View and manage events

• Members: Browse the member directory

• Leaderboards: See rankings and points

• About: Community information and details

Post Creation Area (Top of Feed):

1. Write Something Input:

   • Large input area with your profile picture

   • Placeholder text: "Write something"

   • Function: Click to open the post creation interface

   • What You Can Do:

     • Type text content

     • Add images (if supported)

     • Format text (if supported)

     • Select a category

   • Tip: This is where you start all your posts

2. Go Live Button:

   • Usually located near the post input

   • Function: Start a live stream or live event

   • When to Use: For real-time engagement, Q&A sessions, or live demonstrations

   • Note: Live features may require specific permissions or setup

Category Filters (Below Post Input):

These filters help you organize and find specific types of posts:

• All: Shows all posts regardless of category (default view)

• General Discussion: For general conversations and topics

• Questions: For asking questions and getting answers

• Wins & Celebrations: For sharing achievements and successes

• Introductions: For new members to introduce themselves

• More...: Additional categories specific to the community

• Filter Icon: Advanced filtering options (date, author, etc.)

How Filters Work:

• Click any category button to filter the feed

• Active filter is highlighted

• Only posts in that category are shown

• Click "All" to see everything again

Feed Content (Main Area):

The feed displays posts in chronological order (newest first by default).

Empty State:

• If no posts exist: "No posts yet. Be the first to post!"

• Encourages you to be the first contributor

• Great opportunity to set the tone for the community

Post Structure: Each post in the feed shows:

1. Author Information:

   • Profile picture (circular avatar)

   • Author's name (clickable to view profile)

   • Tip: Click the name to see the member's full profile

2. Post Content:

   • The main text/content of the post

   • May include images, links, or formatted text

   • Full content is visible in the feed

3. Engagement Metrics:

   • Likes: Number of likes (heart icon)

   • Comments: Number of comments (speech bubble icon)

   • Click to see who liked or view comments

4. Timestamp:

   • Shows when the post was created

   • Format: "2 hours ago", "3 days ago", or specific date

   • Helps you see how recent the post is

5. Category Badge (if applicable):

   • Small badge showing the post category

   • Helps identify post type at a glance

Sidebar (Right Side):

1. Group Info Card:

   • Group Banner Image: Visual representation of the community

   • Privacy Badge: Shows if community is private

   • Group Name: Name of the community

   • Group URL: Shareable link to the community

   • Description: Brief community description

   • Member Count: Total members (e.g., "8 members")

   • Online Count: Currently active members (e.g., "3 online")

   • Invite Members Button:

     • Yellow button to invite others

     • Opens invite dialog or shares affiliate link

   • "Powered by Clases" Branding: Platform attribution