Welcome post template for a new online community
A pinned welcome post is the first thing a new member sees in the feed, so it has two jobs. It tells people they are in the right place, and it gives them something easy to do on their first visit. The template keeps it short and ends with a question anyone can answer in one line.
The template
Welcome to [community name]
This is a place for [who it is for] who want to [the result they are after].
What you can count on:
- [What you post and how often, for example a new lesson every Monday]
- [Your regular event, for example a live Q&A on the first Thursday of each month]
Start by introducing yourself in the comments. Tell us your name and one thing you're working on this month.
[Your name]
Using it on Lockers
Post it in the feed and pin it, and it stays at the top for every new member. If you add an Introductions category, members can post their answers there, and you can set Announcements to staff only so your own news stays easy to find. See how to organize community categories.