{"id":3507,"date":"2023-04-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/?p=3507"},"modified":"2023-04-20T10:54:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T10:54:43","slug":"how-to-build-a-gaming-community-from-scratch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-gaming-community-from-scratch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Gaming Community From Scratch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is becoming increasingly common to see communities built around the gaming industry, as the love for video games can be seen in most social media channels. Millions of people contribute their content, like fan art, to build an engaged gaming community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This benefits all aspects of the video game world, including building relationships with new people, playing your favorite games, and finding someone to go with you to game events. That love unites tens of thousands of players every single day, making the need for a strong community indispensable for the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Online Gaming Community<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"screenshot from the game team fortress 2\" class=\"wp-image-3526 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"screenshot from the game team fortress 2\" class=\"wp-image-3526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-team-fortress-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is an online community built by game devs or players for games in general or with a specific topic. One example is Free Fire\u2019s Reddit community, built specifically for players of the mobile game to talk about it and find other players to have some fun at the game together. Creating an engaged community is the dream of any moderator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must know that a successful community doesn\u2019t mean getting the most significant number of followers possible. Instead, it should be a space where members build engagement and create fun content, helping to keep it a respectful and positive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may get a little frustrated if you want to create a community because you expect thousands of new members to join it in the first few days. As a matter of fact, introducing new features and actions to increase engagement takes time and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Create a Gaming Community<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-1024x682.png\" alt=\"picture of a person holding a video game controller\" class=\"wp-image-3508 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-1024x682.png\" alt=\"picture of a person holding a video game controller\" class=\"wp-image-3508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-a-person-holding-a-video-game-controller.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are numerous reasons why a gaming community is created and many benefits that come with them. Unlike a blog post focusing more on influencer marketing, the community is created by gamers and for gamers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniting people with common interests and allowing them to interact with each other is the best thing for the video game industry, helping games grow and seeing what can be done to improve players&#8217; experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with that comes tons of other benefits. Here are some of the main reasons gamers need these communities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting New People<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"373\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-people-playing-a-mobile-game.png\" alt=\"picture of people playing a mobile game\" class=\"wp-image-3509 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-people-playing-a-mobile-game.png 660w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-people-playing-a-mobile-game-300x170.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 660px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 660\/373;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-people-playing-a-mobile-game.png\" alt=\"picture of people playing a mobile game\" class=\"wp-image-3509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-people-playing-a-mobile-game.png 660w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/picture-of-people-playing-a-mobile-game-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Especially when it comes to online games, social channels significantly impact how players spend time online gaming. Many gamers usually play alone to meet friends with similar interests or even because they are too shy to ask others to play with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many games can be way more enjoyable when playing with friends, making gamers spend even more time on these titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping Game Developers<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"429\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-No-Mans-Sky.png\" alt=\"screenshot from the game No Man's Sky\" class=\"wp-image-3510 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-No-Mans-Sky.png 740w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-No-Mans-Sky-300x174.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 740px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 740\/429;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-No-Mans-Sky.png\" alt=\"screenshot from the game No Man's Sky\" class=\"wp-image-3510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-No-Mans-Sky.png 740w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-the-game-No-Mans-Sky-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to helping devs on building a game, the most remarkable example is probably No Man\u2019s Sky game\u2019s community. Many blogs and critics considered the game a failure, saying that the servers would die in a matter of months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of their Discord community and players&#8217; feedback, the devs could work on delivering what the gamers wanted. The game became a true success in the industry, winning prizes like best ongoing game and the best community at The Game Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not the only example. In many other cases, the community created content that was added to the game, helping the developers deliver a better experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-1024x484.png\" alt=\"video game controller and a text saying &quot;early access&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-3511 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-1536x726.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/484;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-1024x484.png\" alt=\"video game controller and a text saying &quot;early access&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-3511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access-1536x726.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/video-game-controller-and-a-text-saying-early-access.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another benefit for game developers and gamers is the possibility of playing early access versions of titles. This is very common for consoles, pc, and mobile games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, players get to test the game before it gets launched, and the devs receive feedback on what should be changed and the favorite parts of the players who tested it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also helps in generating hype for the title without marketing efforts. These early access experiences can be found in the official game\u2019s community, which is on Discord in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Your Creations<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-1024x819.png\" alt=\"fanart from the game Brawhalla\" class=\"wp-image-3512 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/819;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-1024x819.png\" alt=\"fanart from the game Brawhalla\" class=\"wp-image-3512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fanart-from-the-game-Brawhalla.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another practice that is very common in an online gaming community is creating content like fan arts or video content regarding the theme of the community. This helps the audience to keep engaged and feel like they are part of the community, not just passive watchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also shows the importance of choosing the right platforms to build your community. Allowing the members to create content and post them in chats and different channels is a big part of attracting a larger active audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This kind of interaction is very common in steam forums and other communities, where members contribute with various types of content. This helps fans engage, want to play the game, and share their ideas about it, which is one of the most effective ways to generate hype about new releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Build a Gaming Community<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"329\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game.png\" alt=\"people talking about a game\" class=\"wp-image-3513 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game.png 908w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game-768x278.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/329;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game.png\" alt=\"people talking about a game\" class=\"wp-image-3513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game.png 908w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-talking-about-a-game-768x278.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the main reasons why video game lovers create and join these communities, it is time to start building your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have gathered the main points you should know before creating your online gaming community. They will help you drive interest for people to join your forums and engage actively, feeling encouraged to contribute content and help grow the number of members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Text Chat<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-1024x724.png\" alt=\"illustration of different people chatting\" class=\"wp-image-3514 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-1536x1087.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/724;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-1024x724.png\" alt=\"illustration of different people chatting\" class=\"wp-image-3514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting-1536x1087.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-different-people-chatting.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Text chat is the most vital part of your community. It is where most of the communication between members will take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how many videos you post or live streaming links, the main communication channel of your community is always text chat. Some people don\u2019t like to join voice calls and will always prefer to interact through texting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also the best place to generate engagement and make people interact with exclusive content provided by the members. This makes it the heart of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Rooms<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"440\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/discord-community-example-showing-a-room-for-game-conversation-and-other-for-studying.png\" alt=\"discord community example showing a room for game conversation and other for studying\" class=\"wp-image-3515 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/discord-community-example-showing-a-room-for-game-conversation-and-other-for-studying.png 678w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/discord-community-example-showing-a-room-for-game-conversation-and-other-for-studying-300x195.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 678px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 678\/440;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/discord-community-example-showing-a-room-for-game-conversation-and-other-for-studying.png\" alt=\"discord community example showing a room for game conversation and other for studying\" class=\"wp-image-3515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/discord-community-example-showing-a-room-for-game-conversation-and-other-for-studying.png 678w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/discord-community-example-showing-a-room-for-game-conversation-and-other-for-studying-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another essential part of managing a gaming space is to create separate community rooms for different subjects. This way, people can talk about different topics simultaneously without getting confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps in keeping the chats clean and organized without mixing different topics in the same conversation. If you don\u2019t know which rooms to create, a great tip is to see the community\u2019s common interest and make rooms based on that. For example, if you have a community that likes Nintendo Switch, a good idea would be to create a room specifically for people playing Splatoons 3 or Animal Crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversified Content<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-1024x539.png\" alt=\"person playing different types of content\" class=\"wp-image-3516 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content.png 1520w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/539;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-1024x539.png\" alt=\"person playing different types of content\" class=\"wp-image-3516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-playing-different-types-of-content.png 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When trying to generate engagement in a video game community, creating diverse content for the members to interact with is very important. Just posting texts or pictures will make the community lose interest in keeping the rooms and channels alive, causing your audience and the number of members to stop growing or even decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why it is important to create diverse content for the followers when being the manager or moderator of a community. From a new video to interactive games, putting effort into these tasks is necessary to keep the engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Moderators<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-1024x576.png\" alt=\"person managing an online community\" class=\"wp-image-3517 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-1024x576.png\" alt=\"person managing an online community\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-managing-an-online-community.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to keep your community a safe space for everyone, it is vital to have mods that you trust to do the filtering work. Not every member will be friendly and respectful. Sometimes people enter the communities just to spam links or say inappropriate things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why the moderator role exists. The mods are responsible for filtering these comments and seeing who is not respecting the rules established, applying adequate suspension when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Go Too Hard on Advertisement and Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-1024x538.png\" alt=\"illustration of ads in a social media timeline\" class=\"wp-image-3518 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline.png 1460w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/538;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-1024x538.png\" alt=\"illustration of ads in a social media timeline\" class=\"wp-image-3518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/illustration-of-ads-in-a-social-media-timeline.png 1460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, the communities are much more of a chatting part of social media accounts than a space for advertisements and influencer marketing. That does not mean you can\u2019t do it, but be aware that doing it frequently may end up pushing your members away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is pretty annoying when you join a community and half of the messages are about products and other sponsored content. It takes away the organic feeling of the space, making it more of a place for propaganda rather than a space to talk about video game interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the Right Platform for You<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2.png\" alt=\"steam community page from the game The Division 2\" class=\"wp-image-3519 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2-768x564.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/752;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2.png\" alt=\"steam community page from the game The Division 2\" class=\"wp-image-3519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/steam-community-page-from-the-game-The-Division-2-768x564.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Considering all the previous topics, it\u2019s time to choose a platform that contemplates all of that and allows you to post the content you want. There is no right or wrong regarding where to create the community, but there are better options based on what kind of content you want to post and how you want your community to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hundreds of places where you can create your community, each one with a specific way of managing and a different set of tools for doing it. It is important to take a look at all platforms that catch your attention and see which one works better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Video Game Community Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"820\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-1024x820.png\" alt=\"people chatting through the cellphone\" class=\"wp-image-3520 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-1024x820.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone.png 1204w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/820;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-1024x820.png\" alt=\"people chatting through the cellphone\" class=\"wp-image-3520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-1024x820.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/people-chatting-through-the-cellphone.png 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since there are many different platform options and it can be really hard to choose one, here are the main options and the differences between them. We also included some examples of video game communities available on those platforms for you to take a look at and get some inspiration for creating your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reddit<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-1024x512.png\" alt=\"promotional image from reddit\" class=\"wp-image-3521 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/512;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-1024x512.png\" alt=\"promotional image from reddit\" class=\"wp-image-3521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/promotional-image-from-reddit.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the most used platforms by the gaming industry is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reddit<\/a>. It has an enormous set of tools that allows you to fully customize your community, with lots of features for both modding tools and a specific space to see the growth of your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The social media platform also has enormous communities for almost every topic, being a place that unites hundreds of thousands of gamers every day to talk about the most diverse subjects. It is a very fun place to start a gaming community, with lots of people willing to help on making each other\u2019s community grow, reaching a larger audience and a bigger base of fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">r\/gaming<\/a> on Reddit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-1024x576.png\" alt=\"screenshot from a discord server simulation\" class=\"wp-image-3522 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-1024x576.png\" alt=\"screenshot from a discord server simulation\" class=\"wp-image-3522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/screenshot-from-a-discord-server-simulation.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most famous platform, and one of the best, when it comes to creating a gaming community is <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discord<\/a>. The social media platform allows you to make almost anything you want to manage a community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It lets you create multiple rooms, build a role just for mods with specific benefits, and also lets you send almost any kind of file format. It has some of the best tools regarding the interaction between members, allowing you to make live streams of your screen and play games together with the press of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/community-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Community Gaming<\/a> on Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steam Community Page<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"431\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-1024x431.png\" alt=\"images from game pages of steam community\" class=\"wp-image-3523 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community.png 1051w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/431;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-1024x431.png\" alt=\"images from game pages of steam community\" class=\"wp-image-3523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/images-from-game-pages-of-steam-community.png 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although this may not be the most used place for growing a community, this can be a great option, with a good flow of daily access to your pages or forums. <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Steam<\/a> has a tab fully dedicated to its community, from official game communities to forums and pages created by players to discuss subjects related to the gaming world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not have half of the tools from other platforms, but it is definitely worth taking at least a look. You may get several inspirations when creating your own forums and social profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/app\/620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Portal 2<\/a> community on Steam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facebook<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-1024x683.png\" alt=\"cellphone displaying the facebook logo\" class=\"wp-image-3524 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo.png 1380w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-1024x683.png\" alt=\"cellphone displaying the facebook logo\" class=\"wp-image-3524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/cellphone-displaying-the-facebook-logo.png 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another well-known platform that has lots of gaming communities in it. The main target of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>\u2019s gaming communities may be the not-so-avid gamers, but it doesn\u2019t mean that they are strictly for this public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find lots of different communities from the most varied topics regarding the gaming&nbsp; world. Facebook also provides a huge variety of tools for mods to run the community as a safe and fun place for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/657212834293487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker<\/a> community on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion on Building a Gaming Community<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-1024x683.png\" alt=\"different people holding the same video game controller\" class=\"wp-image-3525 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-1024x683.png\" alt=\"different people holding the same video game controller\" class=\"wp-image-3525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/gamerseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/different-people-holding-the-same-video-game-controller.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that you know that building a community takes a lot of time and effort, you&#8217;re halfway there if you still want to do it. Choosing the right platform and keeping your fans engaged is the key to a successful and active community that will attract lots of new members and provide much fun for you and the other members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that there is no short answer for what is the best platform. You must analyze them and see which one provides the best support for your goal. Also, remember that organic followers are way more important than growth hacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have active members, they won\u2019t engage, and your community will have just a large number of followers but at the cost of no content. Be sure to produce fresh content and generate more ideas to keep your followers entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you will have a loyal fan base that will follow you and help your community to become a perfect place for everyone to join. 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