The Community Home Page is a welcome map for members joining your community. You can also set it as a landing page for members when they log back in.
The home page displays critical information and elements relevant to the specific member. This includes suggested courses, upcoming events, and channels they have joined. You can also display the new members tab.
Lets you display welcome notes and important announcements.
Makes updates, offers, and events easy to find and act on
Improves first impressions for new and returning members
What it is: A customizable card at the top of the Home Page with a built-in editor for welcome messages or community updates. You can add a cover image, videos, photos, audio, files, embeds, and links to key items like guidelines, app downloads, or onboarding steps.
What it’s useful for: Sets focus, answers common questions, and points members to the next step.
Real-world examples:
Weekly “What’s new” with one highlighted action
Launch a spotlight with a link to the offer or info page
Orientation note for new members with a Start Here link
What it is: Shows the channels a member has already joined as quick-access cards on the Home Page.
What it’s useful for: Fast re-entry into active spaces; keeps important areas front and center.
Real-world examples:
Quiet members return to a channel in one click
Program channels stay visible during a cohort
Teams see their working spaces without hunting
What it is: Highlights recent joiners for a time window you choose (7, 14, or 28 days). Appears on the right side.
What it’s useful for: Makes growth visible and normalizes participation.
Real-world examples:
Weekly “Welcome our new members” post to spark replies
Community managers greet newcomers directly
Social proof that encourages first posts
What it is: A section where you feature courses and library resources in the order you choose.
What it’s useful for: Directs attention to the right materials without extra reminders.
Real-world examples:
Resurface an overlooked but important guide
Place a premium program after free steps for a natural upgrade
What it is: A list of your next sessions for the coming 7, 14, or 28 days. Updates automatically.
What it’s useful for: Keeps dates visible, boosts attendance, and reduces no-shows.
Real-world examples:
Weekly office hours are always in view
Cohort schedule visible at a glance
Workshop registrations stay steady
What it is: An element on the top right showing your community name, cover, link, and description. You can’t edit this card directly; it updates when you change community details.
What it’s useful for: Quick sharing and clear identity.
Real-world examples:
Members copy the link to invite peers
Brand details stay consistent on every visit
New members confirm they’re in the right place
Decide on the single outcome you want from the Home Page this week. If it’s onboarding, point to Start Here. If it’s a launch, feature the offer and its event. Keep the page focused, and every element should drive a next step.
Welcome and orientation: New members see a short welcome, a Start Here link, and any other onboarding information.
Weekly focus: Post a Monday “What’s new” on the announcement card, feature one resource in Suggested Content, and keep the next live session visible.
Program flow: Suggested content shows new courses, while Upcoming Events lists the cohort calls. Members always know what’s next.
Momentum and connection: Turn on New Members and prompt a weekly welcome thread. Participation rises when growth is visible.
Keep the Home Page lean; remove anything that doesn’t drive action
Update the announcement card weekly so the page feels alive
Order Suggested Content to create a simple path, not a catalog
Match the events window to your cadence (7 days for weekly calls; 14–28 for cohorts)
Pair the Home Page with Workflows to message new members after their first visit
Use Suggested Content to segment focus: free path first, advanced offer last
Rotate a “Member win” on the announcement card to reinforce outcomes and trust
Treat New Members as a soft community KPI and build a weekly welcome habit
Why don’t members land on the Home Page?
It isn’t set as the default landing page. Update your onboarding default pages.
My Home Page feels crowded. What should I remove?
Keep only what supports your community goals. Hide elements that don’t drive that action.
What event window should I use?
Seven days for weekly cadence and fourteen or twenty-eight for cohorts and workshops.
Next:
How to Activate and Configure the Community Home Page
This article is about activating and setting up the community home page.
Related:
Setting Up Default Pages for Your Community
Learn how to set where members and visitors land in your community.
Also See:
Community branding and theme
Learn how to set up your community cover image, logo,and brand theme
