Discord is a relatively new chat service that has quickly become one of gamers’ most popular communication tools. But Discord isn’t just for gaming. It’s also great for groups like book clubs and project teams to discuss things together in real-time. It can be challenging to find an excellent way to communicate with your friends and family. Still, Discord offers a speedy and easy way to talk about anything you want without ever worrying about phone reception or data rates. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about how Discord works and what makes it so different from other types of chat services!
The Rise of Discord
Discord was founded by Jason Citron back in 2015 and has since exploded into popularity because of how easy and fast it is to use. Discord now has over 150 million users and is used by professional gamers, big streamers, and esports teams because of how easy it makes communicating with other professionals. But as we mentioned earlier, it’s not just for gaming; there are Discord servers about anything and everything, from anime to crypto to even dating.
Discord Servers
What are Discord Servers?
Discord servers are just like chat rooms where you can talk to anyone inside the server. Server admins have complete control over their servers and who is allowed in them, but if it’s a private server, only people you’ve added can join.
Discord Servers are great because they’re free to use, which means you can talk to friends whenever and wherever they are! Servers also make connecting easy for like-minded gamers or people with similar interests (such as books, movies, TV shows, etc.).
How To Join a Discord Server?
Joining a Discord server is easy! All you have to do is click the “+” icon at the top of your screen, select “Join Server,” and type in the name of an existing server or create your own. If someone invites you to their private chat room inside Discord, follow any additional prompts so that they can add you as a friend on there. From then on out, if they want to invite you somewhere else (like adding you back into another channel), all they have to do is use /invite @username.
How Can I Start My Own?
Starting your Discord server is very simple; however, it does require a few things. First, you have to download the Discord app from their website and create an account for yourself. Next, go ahead and add any bots you want on there (these are used to help moderate chats). After this, click “Create Channel” which will bring up a screen asking what kind of channel you would like to make – select whichever one suits your needs best!
How To Get People to Join Your Discord Server
Now that you have created your Discord server, it is time to get people onto there! You can do this by spreading the word via Twitter and other social media platforms. Make sure to include a link back to your Discord in whatever posts you make.
If you don’t have many followers on social media, it could be a good idea to pay for Facebook Ads or Twitter shoutouts to promote your server. This is a great way to get more people on there in no time.
It could also be a good idea to boost your server using server boosting sites like these. Here’s one example, Gramlike, where you can add 500 members to your server for $10. While they may not be really members, the effect of social proof will help you attract new users in no time.
What If I Don’t Have a Social Media Following & Can’t Afford To Pay?
There are other ways you can help promote your Discord server without having much of an online presence or paying. One thing that works well is making signs and putting them up around town or school/college/university campuses if it’s close enough to where you live, work or study. Ensure the sign includes all relevant information, including what kind of server it is (i.e., Overwatch) when users should join, etc.).
Discord Bots
What Are Discord Bots?
Discord bots are computer programs designed specifically for Discord and run right from within the platform, so no additional downloads are necessary. They can do many different things, from playing music to acting as Moderators for your server. They add unique features new features that enhance everyone’s experience on the server.
How To Make a Discord Bot?
Making a Discord bot is pretty simple. All you need to do is log into your server, go to the #bots channel and type in “!start”.
After that’s out of the way, it’s time for some coding! The Discord API can be found here. It has everything from how messages are formatted, displaying correctly on mobile devices to what each command does when someone types it in chat. You can also use their JavaScript library if you prefer not to write code yourself or aren’t very familiar with programming (it includes making sure commands only work if people have permission etc.).
Once you’ve got all of this down pat and your bot is ready, announce its release by going to the Announcements tab under Server Settings. You can also add a link to the bot so people will know how to get it, which should be done under Developer Settings.
Once you’ve got your server set up and have tested everything works using the “!help” command in chat. Go ahead and delete all of its messages from when you were setting things up (if they’re still there), or ask an admin to do that for you. Bots like this are often suspended because Discord doesn’t want them clogging servers’ chats with automated messages.
The Future of Discord
As more and more people continue to spend more time online, the need for better communication is becoming more prevalent. There are already several apps that provide different types of chat. Still, Discord’s in-depth functionality and massive users make it stand out from its competitors in an ever-growing market. We can expect to see even more significant changes as time goes on with this app, which promises exciting things ahead!
