Discord For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, May 19, 2020 - Computers - 288 pages

Connect with the newest and most vibrant online community

Though it was originally a virtual meeting place primarily for gamers, Discord’s userbase has quintupled in size in just two years and branched to include discussions on a multitude of topics. Discord For Dummies shows readers how to connect with the massive Discord audience, both within and well beyond the gaming niche.

Celebrated writer, broadcaster, gamer, and technologist Tee Morris teaches readers how to set up a profile, establish channels, and join other conversations. Along the way, he’ll show you how to grow your audience and utilize Discord in your business. You’ll also learn to:

� Play by the rules of Discord, both written and unwritten

� Build a Discord studio

� Create a community

� Acquire must-have accessories

With an audience of over 250,000,000 active users, you can’t afford to ignore the Discord community. Discord For Dummies is perfect for businesses seeking a larger audience, established media looking for a presence in private chat, and groups looking to organize their communication.

Contents

Introduction
1
GETTING STARTED WITH DISCORD 7
9
Joining a Discord Server
27
Hailing Frequencies Open
31
Straight Talk
53
Communication in Discord beyond Text
77
Discord beyond the Browser
79
Audio Check
103
Setting the Stage Making Discord Your Digital Hangout
143
Discord For Dummies
156
Discord in Name Only Etiquette
171
Working Discord into Your Routine
191
Why Engagement Matters
211
A Day on Discord
213
The Part of Tens
229
Top Ten Ideas for Channel Topics
245

Ready for That CloseUp Video on Discord
121
Video Accessories and Upgrades
134

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About the author (2020)

Tee Morris is a writer, broadcaster, and cutting-edge technologist. An early adopter of using social media to reach audiences for his sci-fi and fantasy novels, he continues to blog, podcast, and stream content of all kinds. He's the author of Twitch For Dummies and co-author of Podcasting For Dummies.

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