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How to link a domain name to your Discord profile

Discord lets you verify and display a domain name on your profile. Here's how to do it using either the DNS or HTTP method.

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How to link a domain name to your Discord server

Set up a custom URL for your Discord server so people can join via discord.yourdomain.com or yourdomain.com/discord instead of a raw discord.gg link.

Alex Crocker Alex Crocker ·
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Platform Dependency: The Hidden Risk That Destroys Online Communities

Streamzoo had a million users and shut down in two years. The lesson every community builder needs to learn about platform dependency before it's too late.

Alex Crocker Alex Crocker ·
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How to Monetize an Online Community Without Destroying It

When should you start charging your community members? How Domaincord approached monetization after 7 years of building trust first — and what to avoid.

Alex Crocker Alex Crocker ·
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How to Run a Niche Discord Server That People Actually Come Back To

A practical guide to running a niche Discord server that doesn't die after 3 months — from someone who has been doing it since 2018.

Alex Crocker Alex Crocker ·
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Discord vs. Telegram: A Modern Community Platform Showdown

A detailed breakdown of the differences between Discord and Telegram for community building

Alex Crocker Alex Crocker ·
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Discord vs. Traditional Forums: A Modern Community Platform

Discord vs. traditional forums: a breakdown of real-time interaction, community structure, moderation, and why Discord has become the go-to platform for modern online communities.

Alex Crocker Alex Crocker ·
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Where to get low-cost and free domain names

In this post we will discuss the differences between free and paid domains, along with a list of providers to get your domain name from and tips on how to avoid the all to common bait and switch marketing.

Kieran Cairns (Emily) Kieran Cairns (Emily) ·
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How I Built and Sold OvrPwr.net — A Gaming Site Flip Case Study ($1,500)

This is a guest post by Charlie Kemp, an active member of the Domaincord Discord community. In this post, he shares his journey of building and selling OvrPwr.net, a gaming content site, for $1,500.

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How I Built And Sold An Expired Domain, TechQuack.com, Into A Successful Tech Blog ($1,000)

This is a guest post by Charlie Kemp, an active member of the Domaincord Discord community. In this post, he shares his journey of turning an expired domain into a successful tech blog and eventually selling it for $1,000.

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