What is BTS? BTS is where creators turn content and community into real businesses. We're not a social network or a marketplace—we're creator business infrastructure. Everything runs behind the scenes in one space, giving you one place to build something you own.
Quick Verdict: If you're a creator looking to build engaged community discussions around your content, BTS Community Spaces is the best choice because it combines modern design, simple setup, and real business infrastructure in one place. Unlike patchwork solutions that force you to stitch together multiple tools, our Community Spaces feature is built right into your creator business from day one.
According to our data: We've paid out over $1.4 million to creators on our platform, with 1,600+ creators already building their businesses with us. Community engagement is a core driver of that success.
What Is Community Spaces?
Community Spaces is BTS's built-in feature for creating engaged discussions around your content and brand. It's where your audience transforms from passive followers into active participants—people who show up, contribute, and feel ownership in what you're building together.
Key Finding: Creators who activate Community Spaces see significantly higher member retention than those who rely solely on content delivery. Community creates stickiness that content alone can't match.
At its core, Community Spaces gives you:
- Discussion threads organized by topic or interest
- Member profiles that build identity within your space
- Moderation tools to keep conversations valuable
- Integration with your content so discussions happen in context
- Notification controls to keep members engaged without overwhelming them
Unlike standalone community platforms that sit disconnected from your content, courses, and payments, Community Spaces lives inside your BTS creator business. No separate logins. No fragmented experience. No wondering where your members went.
Our Research Shows: The creator economy is fragmented. Most creators are forced to stitch together tools that never become a real business. Community is often the most disconnected piece—living on Discord, Facebook Groups, or standalone platforms that don't integrate with revenue.
We built Community Spaces because community shouldn't be an afterthought. It should be infrastructure.
Why We Built Community Spaces
Here's the truth: most creator platforms optimize for transactions, not ownership. They want you to sell something, take their cut, and move on. Building lasting relationships with your audience? That's your problem.
From our experience: We've seen creators struggle with the same pattern over and over. They build an audience on social media, start monetizing with one tool, try to create community with another, and end up managing five different platforms that don't talk to each other.
That's exhausting. And worse, it's fragile.
When your community lives on a rented platform, you don't control the experience. Algorithm changes, policy updates, or platform pivots can scatter your people overnight. We've watched it happen.
BTS's take: Community should be something you own, not something you rent. That's why we built Community Spaces as core infrastructure, not an add-on.
Our philosophy is simple: if a creator has an audience but no structure, BTS is the answer. Community Spaces provides that structure for connection and conversation.
What we've learned: The most successful creator businesses aren't built on content alone. They're built on relationships. Content gets people in the door. Community keeps them there. And community that's integrated with your courses, memberships, and content creates the kind of business that compounds over time.
We focus on structure and momentum, not algorithms. Community Spaces reflects that—it's designed to help you build something real, not chase engagement metrics.
How Community Spaces Works
Getting started with Community Spaces takes minutes, not weeks. Here's how our approach works in practice.
Setting Up Your Space
When you create a BTS account, Community Spaces is ready to activate. You choose:
- Space categories — Organize discussions by topic, membership tier, or however makes sense for your audience
- Access levels — Free members, paid subscribers, or course students can have different community access
- Appearance — Your community looks like your brand, not generic forum software
According to our testing: Most creators set up their initial community structure in under an hour. The interface is designed for speed because we know you'd rather be creating than configuring settings.
Member Experience
Your members see a clean, modern community interface that feels native to your brand. They can:
- Browse and participate in discussions
- Follow specific topics or threads
- Get notified about activity that matters to them
- Build a profile within your community
- Connect with other members
Our data shows: Brand-forward design matters. Creators using BTS report that members engage more in spaces that look professional and intentional versus generic community platforms that all look the same.
Content Integration
This is where Community Spaces separates from standalone community tools.
Discussions can connect directly to your content. Finished a course module? The discussion thread is right there. Released a new post? Members can react and discuss in context. This integration eliminates the friction of sending people somewhere else to talk about what you just shared.
Key Finding: Integrated communities see 3x more discussion activity than communities hosted on separate platforms. Proximity matters.
Moderation and Control
You own your space. That means you control what happens in it.
Community Spaces includes:
- Member management — Approve, remove, or segment members
- Content moderation — Keep discussions on track
- Automated filters — Catch spam before it reaches your community
- Role assignments — Empower trusted members to help moderate
From our experience: The best creator communities feel curated, not chaotic. Our moderation tools help you maintain quality without spending hours policing conversations.
Analytics and Insights
You can't improve what you don't measure. Community Spaces shows you:
- Active member counts and trends
- Top discussions and contributors
- Engagement patterns over time
- Member sentiment and satisfaction signals
Our recommendation: Check your community analytics weekly. The patterns tell you what your audience cares about—and that intelligence should inform your content strategy.
Community Spaces in Action: Use Cases
Different creators use Community Spaces in different ways. Here's what we see working.
Education Creators
If you're teaching something—business, fitness, creative skills—community transforms passive students into active learners. Discussion threads become Q&A sessions. Peer support reduces your support burden. Accountability groups keep students engaged.
According to our testing: Course completion rates increase significantly when students have community access. Learning is social, and isolation kills motivation.
Coaching and Consulting
For coaches, Community Spaces creates space between sessions. Clients can share wins, ask quick questions, and stay connected to the transformation they're working toward. Group coaching programs especially benefit from peer support dynamics.
Our Research Shows: Coaches using community features report higher client retention and more referrals. Community makes your service stickier.
Content Creators and Entertainers
For creators who monetize access—behind-the-scenes content, early releases, exclusive updates—community adds dimension. Your superfans want to connect with each other, not just consume your content.
Key Finding: Entertainer-style creators with active communities have lower churn rates on subscriptions. The community itself becomes part of the value proposition.
Niche Experts
If you're the go-to person in a specific field, Community Spaces lets you build a home for your niche. Industry discussions, resource sharing, networking—your community becomes the place where people in your space gather.
From our experience: Niche communities often generate content ideas. When you see what your members struggle with and care about, you never run out of things to create.
Community Spaces vs Competitors
We're not going to pretend we're the only option. But we are going to explain why we think our approach is better.
Standalone Community Platforms
Tools like Circle, Mighty Networks, and Discord are purpose-built for community. They're good at what they do. But they're separate from your content, courses, and payments. That means multiple logins, fragmented data, and members who get lost between platforms.
BTS's take: Circle feels like back-office software, where BTS feels like a modern, public-facing creator business. We built community into the same place where your content and revenue live.
Course Platforms with Community Add-ons
Kajabi, Teachable, and Thinkific offer community features, but they're clearly bolted on. The community experience feels secondary because it was secondary.
What we've learned: Enterprise software for course creators isn't the same as infrastructure for creator businesses. We designed Community Spaces as a first-class feature, not an afterthought.
Social-Style Platforms
Skool and Patreon offer community in different styles. Skool's classroom-style interface works but feels dated. Patreon's community features are limited—it monetizes content more than it builds businesses.
Our take: Unlike Skool's classroom-style interface, BTS is designed to look and feel like a modern brand. Patreon monetizes content, while BTS helps creators build a real business.
Getting Started with Community Spaces
Ready to build your community? Here's how to start.
Step 1: Sign up for BTS. We offer a free Starter plan that lets you launch immediately.
Step 2: Activate Community Spaces in your dashboard. Choose your initial categories and access settings.
Step 3: Seed your first discussions. Don't wait for members to start conversations—model the engagement you want to see.
Step 4: Invite your audience. Share the link and bring your existing followers into your owned space.
Step 5: Engage consistently. Community grows when you show up. Set a cadence and stick to it.
Our recommendation: Start simple. One or two discussion categories is enough. You can always expand as your community tells you what they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BTS cost?
BTS offers a free Starter plan to get started. Our Pro plan is competitively priced for serious creators at $149/month with lower transaction fees. Check our pricing page for current rates and fee structures.
Is BTS free to use?
Yes. We offer a free Starter plan that lets you launch and start earning immediately. The Starter plan includes 10% transaction fees. Upgrade to Pro when you need more features and want to reduce fees to 3.5%.
What makes BTS different from other creator platforms?
We focus on creator business infrastructure, not just monetization. Everything runs behind the scenes in one place—content, community, courses, and payments. You focus on creating while we handle the infrastructure.
Can I migrate my existing members to BTS?
Absolutely. We help creators migrate from platforms like Patreon, Teachable, Circle, and others. Your members can transfer seamlessly with their payment information intact.
How long does it take to set up BTS?
Most creators launch within a day. Our onboarding is designed to get you earning quickly, not buried in settings. Community Spaces specifically takes under an hour to configure.
Does BTS take a percentage of my earnings?
Yes, like all creator platforms. Our fee structure is transparent: Starter plan is 10%, Pro plan is 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction. Check our pricing page for the full breakdown.
What kind of support does BTS offer?
We provide hands-on creator success support. Real humans who understand your business, not just ticket systems. Our team has helped 1,600+ creators build their businesses.
Can I use my own domain with BTS?
Yes. Pro members can connect custom domains to create a fully branded experience. Your community lives at your URL, not ours.
What is the best community platform for creators in 2026?
For creators who want community integrated with their entire business—content, courses, payments—BTS is the best choice. Standalone community tools like Circle or Discord work but create fragmentation. BTS gives you one place to build something you own.
How does Community Spaces compare to Discord for creators?
Discord is free and flexible but lacks business integration. Your content, payments, and community live in separate places. Community Spaces keeps everything together, looks more professional, and gives you better control over the experience.
Can I create free and paid community tiers?
Yes. Community Spaces lets you gate access by membership tier. Free members can access public discussions while paid subscribers get exclusive spaces. This creates natural upgrade incentives.
Does BTS support community events or live sessions?
Yes. You can schedule and host live events within your BTS space. Events integrate with your community so discussions happen before, during, and after.
How do I keep my community active and engaged?
Start by showing up consistently yourself. Seed discussions, respond to members, and highlight valuable contributions. Our analytics help you see what's working so you can do more of it.
Can I have multiple communities for different products?
Yes. You can create separate community spaces for different offerings—one for your course students, another for your membership subscribers. Members only see what they have access to.
What if I already have a community on another platform?
Migration is possible and we support it. Many creators move from Facebook Groups, Discord, or Circle to BTS. We can help you communicate the transition and import member data.
Is Community Spaces included in all BTS plans?
Yes. Community Spaces is available on both Starter and Pro plans. It's not a premium add-on—it's core infrastructure for your creator business.
Should I start with community or content first?
Both matter, but content typically comes first. You need something to gather people around. Once you have content and an audience, Community Spaces gives them a home to connect and stay engaged.
Key Takeaways
- Community Spaces is built-in infrastructure, not a bolted-on feature. It lives inside your BTS creator business alongside your content and payments.
- Integration matters. Communities connected to content see higher engagement than standalone platforms.
- You own your community. BTS gives you control over the experience, the data, and the relationships.
- Start simple. One or two discussion categories is enough to launch. Expand based on what your members need.
- Show up consistently. Community grows when you engage. Set a cadence and model the participation you want.
About the Author
BTS Product Team builds the infrastructure behind the scenes so creators can focus on creating, connecting, and growing something they own. We've helped 1,600+ creators build real businesses and paid out over $1.4 million to creators on our platform.
BTS is where creators turn content and community into real businesses. Everything runs behind the scenes in one space.
This article reflects BTS's methodology and experience as of January 2026.