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Skizzit: Getting Started Guide

Welcome to Skizzit! Skizzit is a comprehensive, flexible platform designed to provide all the essential tools for running an online business in one place — no more juggling and paying for multiple apps and services. With Skizzit, you can create a space to manage your community, offer courses, chat with your audience, schedule appointments, host video calls, and even sell digital products and manage memberships, all seamlessly integrated.

Key Benefits of Skizzit

  • All-in-One Platform: Access everything from community forums to video conferencing, digital storefronts, and email marketing.
  • Cost-Effective: Skizzit is free to use! We only take a small percentage of sales, so you only pay when you earn.
  • Revenue Control: Connect your Stripe account for direct payments, giving you full control over your revenue.
  • Flexibility and Scalability: Whether you're a creator, educator, consultant, or entrepreneur, Skizzit scales with your needs.
  • Streamlined Workflow: Skip the chaos of multiple tools and enjoy a synchronized ecosystem that helps you focus on what matters.

Features Overview

Here’s a quick look at what you can do with Skizzit:

  • Community Area: Build and manage a community similar to a Facebook Group, with options for private and public discussions.
  • Course Publishing: Share knowledge with the course creation tools, including video hosting, quizzes, and course completion tracking.
  • Group Chat: Keep the conversation going with real-time, Discord-like group chats to keep everyone engaged.
  • Appointment Scheduling: Allow customer to book appointments or Schedule 1-on-1 sessions with the bookable time or appointments scheduling tool.
  • Video Conferencing: Host live events, meetings, and webinars with built-in video calling features similar to Zoom/Google Meet.
  • Digital Product Marketplace: Sell ebooks, templates, software, and more with an online marketplace to reach your audience.
  • Paid Memberships: Offer exclusive content through Patreon-like memberships with flexible pricing tiers.
  • Email Marketing: Connect with your audience through email campaigns using integrated tools, without leaving the platform.

Creating Your First Skizzit Space

Follow these simple steps to set up your own Skizzit Space:

Step 1: Sign Up

  1. Visit Skizzit.com.
  2. Click on Login and create an account by providing your basic information.
  3. After confirming your email, log in to your account.

Step 2: Create a New Space

  1. Once logged in, click on Create a New Space.
  2. Provide a name for your space—this can be your brand name, community name, or business name.
  3. Select the main features you'd like to activate for your space. You can always add or remove features later.

Step 3: Customize Your Space

  1. Set Up Your Branding: Go to the About page to upload your logo, add a cover image and fill the about and rules sections.
  2. Invite Members: You can copy and share the link of your space to let people join or follow your space.
  3. Configure Payment Settings: If you plan to sell products or memberships, connect your Stripe account under Settings > Payment Integration for direct payments.

Step 4: Explore Key Features

Each feature can be set up individually based on your needs. Here’s a breakdown of some of the popular tools:

  • Community Area: The Home page of your Skizzit space is the Community area. Here you can post, memebrs can post and comment on discussions.
  • Courses: Go to Courses to create learning modules. Add videos, downloadable resources, and quizzes to build engaging courses.
  • Appointments: Under Bookable time, set up available time slots, configure meeting durations, and allow users to book sessions directly.
  • Video Conferencing: Go to Video Conferencing to create links for live sessions, webinars, or private meetings with your community or clients.
  • Digital Products: In Marketplace, add products with descriptions, images, and pricing options. Publish your listings to start selling.
  • Memberships: Set up Membership Tiers in the settings with exclusive content, pricing levels, and benefits.
  • Email Campaigns: In Email Marketing, craft and send newsletters, announcements, and automated email sequences.

Step 5: Publish and Share Your Space

  1. Once your space is set up, click Publish.
  2. Share your custom URL to bring people to your space!

Managing Your Space

  • Analytics: Use the Dashboard to track engagement, revenue, and user activity.
  • User Permissions: Manage roles and permissions under Members to delegate tasks within your team.
  • Content Updates: Keep your content fresh by regularly updating discussions, courses, and resources.

Support and Community

If you have any questions or need support, visit our Help Center or join the Skizzit community for tips and advice from other creators and business owners.

Happy creating with Skizzit!

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