Snelstart
Deze handleiding beschrijft alle functies van Circle:
- Aan de slag — Create your Circle account and set up your first spaces
- Hoe gebruik je meeslepende livestreams? — Host live events without leaving the platform
- Geautomatiseerde check-ins gebruiken met workflow — Win back inactive members on autopilot
- Hoe Analytics te gebruiken — Track what your members actually read and join
- Hoe u uitgebreide aanpassingsmogelijkheden kunt gebruiken — Match community branding to your existing site
- Hoe gamificatie te gebruiken — Let members earn points, levels and badges
- Hoe chatmedewerkers te gebruiken — Give new members instant answers day or night
- Hoe gebruik je een automatiseringsworkflow? — Automate onboarding and community access rules
- Hoe gebruik je een websitebouwer? — Build landing pages without a separate site
- Hoe e-mailmarketing te gebruiken — Send broadcasts straight from your member list
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have run my own Circle community for over a year and tested every feature here.
This tutorial comes from real hands-on use — not marketing copy or vendor screenshots.
Circle is one of the most capable community platform options available today.
Most people use maybe a third of what it can do.
This guide shows you how to use Circle feature by feature.
Stap voor stap, met screenshots en professionele tips.
Cirkelhandleiding
This Circle tutorial walks through every feature, from your first space to automatisering dat vanzelf werkt.
Cirkel
Move your audience off social feeds and into a private community you actually own. Circle brings posts, group chats, live rooms, courses and payments together in one branded space. Start free for 14 days and see how fast a thriving community comes together.
Aan de slag met Circle
Before any feature makes sense, finish this one-time setup.
Het duurt ongeveer drie minuten.
Stap 1: Maak je Circle-account aan
Go to the Circle website and click Get started free.
Enter your email, set a password, and activate the 14-day free trial.
No card is needed to open a Circle account.
✓ Controlepunt: A confirmation email lands in your inbox within a minute.
Step 2: Name Your Community and Open the App
Pick your community name and URL — both can change later.
Log in through any browser, or download the mobile app on iOS en Android.
Here is what my own Circle community looked like on day one:
✓ Controlepunt: You land on the main dashboard with an empty sidebar.
Step 3: Build Your First Spaces
Spaces are the building blocks of the whole Circle platform.
Create a post space for group discussions and an events space for live sessions.
Add a course space later if you plan to sell courses or run coaching programs.
Bundle related spaces into space groups so the sidebar stays readable.
Then write a short welcome message and invite new members by email or link.
✅ Klaar: Your online community is live and ready for the features below.
Hoe Circle Immersive Live Streams te gebruiken
Meeslepende livestreams lets you host events inside your own community instead of paying for external tools.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Circle runs live streams natively, so nobody juggles a second app.
Step 1: Create a Live Space
Open the sidebar and click the plus icon next to any space group.
Choose the Events space type, then name it something obvious like Live Sessions.
Click New event to create an event, then set the event location to Circle Live.
Step 2: Open a New Live Room
Click New live room, add a title, then pick who gets community access.
Backstage lets you check audio before anyone joins.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A live badge appears beside the space name for every member.
Stap 3: Ga live en neem op.
Hit Go live, share your screen, and invite speakers on stage.
Mark it as a one time event, or repeat it weekly.
Turn on recording so the replay lands in the space automatically.
✅ Resultaat: You can host live events for your entire community in one place.
💡 Pro-tip: Announce every live room in a post space 24 hours vroeg — attendance roughly doubles.
Hoe u geautomatiseerde check-ins van Circle kunt gebruiken met Workflow
Geautomatiseerde check-ins met workflow lets you reach out to quiet people before they cancel.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Werkstromen openen
Go to Settings, then Workflows, and click New workflow.
Pick the Scheduled option so it runs on a repeating check.
Step 2: Set the Inactivity Trigger
Choose the trigger for members with no activity in 14 days.
Circle then builds a live segment of inactive members for you.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The workflow shows an Active status with a member count beside it.
Stap 3: Voeg de incheckactie toe
Select Send direct messages and write two short lines.
Ask a question instead of pitching — replies triple.
✅ Resultaat: Quiet accounts get a personal check-in without any manual work.
💡 Pro-tip: Run check-ins on Tuesday mornings — weekend messages get buried under personal inboxes.
Hoe Circle Analytics te gebruiken
Analyses lets you see exactly which spaces drive community engagement.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open het tabblad Analyse.
Click Analytics in the admin sidebar of your Circle account.
Set the date range to the last 30 days first.
Step 2: Read the Engagement Report
Compare active posters against total community membership numbers.
Anything under 20% active means your onboarding needs work.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You can see daily active members plotted on the main chart.
Step 3: Export and Act
Download the CSV, then sort spaces by comments per post.
Merge or archive any space with zero replies this month.
✅ Resultaat: You know which specific spaces deserve more of your time.
💡 Pro-tip: Watch comments per post, not member count — it predicts renewals far better.
Hoe u Circle kunt gebruiken voor uitgebreide aanpassingen
Uitgebreide aanpassingsmogelijkheden lets you make the space look like your brand, not a template.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open de merkinstellingen
Head to Settings, then Branding, inside your community settings panel.
Upload a square logo and a wide banner version.
Step 2: Set Colors and Typography
Paste your hex codes into the brand color fields.
Preview both light and dark mode before saving.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your logo replaces the default mark in the top left corner.
Step 3: Design the Lock Screen
Open any paywalled space and edit its lock screen copy.
Show three real benefits and one member quote.
✅ Resultaat: The community looks like a natural extension of your online bedrijf.
💡 Pro-tip: Keep one accent color for buttons only — mixed colors kill click-through on paid events.
Hoe je Circle Gamification kunt gebruiken
Gamificatie lets you reward the people who show up every day.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Turn On Gamification
Open Settings, then Gamification, and flip the main toggle.
This is one of the new features included on paid tiers.
Step 2: Set Point Values
Decide how members earn points for posts, comments and reactions.
Keep comments worth more than posts to spark group discussions.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A points badge shows on every member profile card.
Step 3: Publish the Leaderboard
Add the leaderboard widget to your home view.
Reset it monthly so newcomers can still win.
✅ Resultaat: Daily participation climbs without you posting more yourself.
💡 Pro-tip: Unlock a dedicated space at level three — access beats badges as a reward every time.
Hoe Circle Chat-medewerkers te gebruiken
Chatmedewerkers lets you answer repeat questions while you sleep.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Create the Agent
Open Settings, then Agents, and click New agent.
Give it a name your community will recognize.
Step 2: Feed It Your Content
Point the agent at your course space and pinned posts.
Add your refund policy and onboarding docs too.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The agent replies to a test question within a few seconds.
Step 3: Set the Reply Rules
Choose which spaces the agent can answer in.
Tell it to tag you whenever it is unsure.
✅ Resultaat: Newcomers get immediate access to answers instead of waiting on you.
💡 Pro-tip: Review agent transcripts weekly — the questions it fumbles become your next welcome message.
Hoe gebruik je de Circle Automation-workflow?
Automation Workflow lets you handle onboarding, tagging and access without lifting a finger.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Pick a Trigger
Click New workflow and choose the member joined trigger.
Triggers also fire on purchases, tags and RSVP actions.
Step 2: Chain Your Actions
Send a welcome message, then add the member to certain spaces.
Apply a tag so your rapportage blijft schoon.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The workflow history shows one completed run for your test member.
Step 3: Test With a Dummy Account
Invite a spare email and watch the workflow run.
Fix any step that fires out of order.
✅ Resultaat: Every new member gets the same onboarding, at any hour.
💡 Pro-tip: Delay the welcome message by ten minutes — instant bots feel obvious and get ignored.
Hoe gebruik je de Circle Website Builder?
Website Bouwer lets you publish landing pages that sit on the same domain as your community.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open de Site Builder
Click Website in the admin menu, then New page.
Start from a sales template rather than a blank canvas.
Step 2: Build the Page
Drag in a hero, benefits list and pricing section.
Link the primary button straight to your paid space.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your page loads on your own domain with a valid padlock icon.
Stap 3: Koppel uw aangepaste domein
Add your custom domain, then paste the CNAME into your DNS.
Propagation usually finishes inside an hour.
✅ Resultaat: Prospects and paying members live under one roof.
💡 Pro-tip: Put a two minute demo video above the fold — it lifts trial starts more than any headline swap.
Hoe Circle e-mailmarketing te gebruiken
E-mailmarketing lets you email your members without exporting them anywhere.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Broadcasts
Go to Emails, then Broadcasts, and click New broadcast.
Circle pulls your member list automatically.
Step 2: Segment the Audience
Filter by tag, plan or last activity date.
Never blast everyone — relevance protects your sending reputation.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The broadcast shows a Scheduled label with your chosen send time.
Step 3: Write and Schedule
Keep it to one link and one clear ask.
Schedule it, then check opens the next morning.
✅ Resultaat: You reach quiet members where they actually look — their inbox.
💡 Pro-tip: Send event details by email and post them in the events space — reminders in two places double RSVPs.
Circle Pro-tips en sneltoetsen
After a year of daily community management, these are the tips that keep my community engaged.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Vetgedrukt tekst in the post editor | Ctrl / Cmd + B |
| Italic text in the post editor | Ctrl / Cmd + I |
| Voeg een link in | Ctrl / Cmd + K |
| Send a chat message | Binnenkomen |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Space-level notifications: Force weekly digests on your announcements space so quiet members still see upcoming events.
- Course dashboard progress: Any course creator can see lesson completion per student and nudge anyone who stalls.
- Bulk actions in the members tab: Tag, message or remove dozens of people at once instead of clicking through profiles.
- Space templates: Duplicate a finished space, including its lock screen and permissions, in two clicks.
Omcirkel veelgemaakte fouten die je moet vermijden.
Mistake #1: Opening With Twenty Empty Spaces
❌ Fout: Building every space you might ever need before anyone joins.
✅ Rechts: Launch with three spaces, then add more once conversation is steady.
Mistake #2: Treating Circle Like Facebook Groups
❌ Fout: Posting links and waiting for the algorithm to do community building for you.
✅ Rechts: Ask one direct question weekly and reply to every answer by name.
Mistake #3: Paywalling Everything on Day One
❌ Fout: Locking every space so visitors see nothing but a signup form.
✅ Rechts: Keep one public space visible so prospects can feel the energy first.
Probleemoplossing voor Circle
Problem: Invited Members Never Arrive
Oorzaak: Invitation emails land in spam, or the invite link expired.
Repareren: Resend from the members tab and share the direct link in your own channels too.
Problem: Payments Fail at Checkout
Oorzaak: Stripe is connected in test mode, or the paywall currency does not match.
Repareren: Reconnect Stripe in live mode, then run one real payment to confirm community access.
Problem: Live Streams Freeze or Drop
Oorzaak: Upload bandwidth is too low, or a browser extension is blocking the live room.
Repareren: Use Chrome in a clean window, switch to wired internet, and close other tabs.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issue, contact Circle support from the help menu.
Wat is een cirkel?
Cirkel is an all-in-one community platform for creators, brands and online business owners.
Think of it as your own private community, membership site and course dashboard sharing one login.
Spaces can be public, invite-only or private, so you control exactly who sees what.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Meeslepende livestreams: Run live streams, workshops and Q&A sessions in a live room your members already trust.
- Automated Check-ins with Workflow: Trigger a friendly nudge the moment someone stops posting, so churn never sneaks up on you.
- Analysegegevens: Dashboards for posts, comments, live attendance and paying members, refreshed daily.
- Uitgebreide aanpassingsmogelijkheden: Custom colors, logos, fonts and a lock screen that sells before anyone signs up.
- Gamificatie: Points, levels and leaderboards that turn quiet lurkers into regular contributors.
- Chatmedewerkers: An AI agent trained on your own content that replies inside chat and direct messages.
- Automatiseringsworkflow: A trigger and action builder covering joins, purchases, tags and space invitations.
- Websitebouwer: A drag and drop page builder for sales pages, plus custom domain hosting.
- E-mailmarketing: Built-in broadcasts, segments and open tracking aimed at community members.
It also handles Stripe payments, group chats, RSVPs and third party tools natively.
You can connect Circle to Zapier, Mailchimp or your webinar app in minutes.
Integrate Circle with third party apps for content creation, scheduling and reporting.
For a full breakdown of strengths and gaps, read our Circle-recensie.
Cirkelprijzen
Here is what Circle costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Professioneel | $89/maand | Creators running one paid community with courses and live events |
| Bedrijf | $199/maand | Growing teams that need workflows, analytics and more admin seats |
| Enterprise: Rich members’ profile, events, Plus Branded App | Prijs op maat | Large brands wanting a branded app and priority support |
There is no basic plan any more, so the Professional plan is the entry point.
The Business plan adds deeper third party integrations, API access and extra admin seats.
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — 14 days on any paid plan, no card required.
Geld-terug-garantie: No formal refund window, so use the trial properly.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: The Business plan — workflows and analytics pay for themselves once you pass 100 paying members.
Need SSO, a branded app or bespoke terms? Ask sales for a custom plan under the Enterprise plan.
Cirkel versus alternatieven
How does Circle compare when you are picking the right community platform?
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirkel | Branded paid memberships | $89/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| School | Simple all-in-one setup | $99/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Machtige Netwerken | Budget branded apps | $49/maand | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Kajabi | Funnels plus courses | $149/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Thinkific | Serious course tooling | $49/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Leerbaar | Selling single courses | $39/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Ga naar een hoger niveau | Agencies and client work | $97/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Bettermode | Custom developer builds | $59/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: Circle — the strongest mix of discussion, live streams and monetization.
- Beste budget: Mighty Networks — lower monthly cost with courses included.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: Skool — fewer settings to learn on day one.
- Best for selling courses: Thinkific — quizzes and certificates Circle still lacks.
🎯 Alternatieven voor cirkels
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor Circle? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🚀 School: Simpler setup with a built-in classroom and one flat monthly price.
- 💰 Teachable: Stronger checkout and tax handling if courses are your main product.
- ⚡ GoHighLevel: Bundles CRM, funnels and automation for agencies running client campaigns.
- 🎨 Machtige netwerken: Cheaper entry pricing with strong native courses and a branded app option.
- 🔧 Bettermode: Highly flexible blocks and an API for teams that want custom builds.
- 🎓 Thinkific: Deep course tooling with quizzes, certificates and detailed student reporting.
- 📊 LearnWorlds: Interactive video and assessment features built for serious training programs.
- 👥 Zwerm: Lightweight and quick to launch for small private groups.
- 🧠 Disco: AI-assisted cohort programs for bootcamps and accelerators.
- 💼 Kajabi: All-in-one funnels, email and courses under a single subscription.
- 🌟 Wylo: Budget white-label platform with a branded app on lower tiers.
- 🔥 Afranselen: Marketplace exposure plus checkout for digital products and memberships.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor cirkels gids.
⚔️ Cirkel vergeleken
Here is how Circle stacks up against each competitor:
- Cirkel versus school: Skool wins on simplicity, Circle wins on customization, live rooms and deeper reporting.
- Cirkel versus leerbaar: Teachable is course-first, Circle is community-first with courses attached.
- Circle versus GoHighLevel: GoHighLevel is a marketing suite, Circle is a cleaner home for member discussion.
- Circle versus Mighty Networks: Mighty Networks costs less, Circle feels faster and looks more polished daily.
- Circle versus Bettermode: Bettermode suits developers, Circle suits creators who want to launch this week.
- Circle versus Thinkific: Thinkific handles learning better, Circle handles conversation and live events better.
- Circle versus LearnWorlds: LearnWorlds wins on assessments, Circle wins on member engagement and chat.
- Cirkel versus zwerm: Swarm is leaner, Circle scales further once you add paid tiers.
- Cirkel versus disco: Disco fits cohorts, Circle fits always-on memberships and coaching programs.
- Circle versus Kajabi: Kajabi covers more marketing, Circle offers a far better member experience.
- Circle versus Wylo: Wylo is cheaper for apps, Circle is more mature and better supported.
- Cirkel versus Whop: Whop brings buyers, Circle keeps them engaged after the sale.
Begin nu met het gebruik van Circle.
You now know how to use every major Circle feature:
- ✅ Meeslepende livestreams
- ✅ Geautomatiseerde check-ins met workflow
- ✅ Analyse
- ✅ Uitgebreide aanpassingsmogelijkheden
- ✅ Gamificatie
- ✅ Chatmedewerkers
- ✅ Automatiseringsworkflow
- ✅ Websitebouwer
- ✅ E-mailmarketing
Volgende stap: Pick one feature and try it today.
De meeste mensen beginnen met meeslepende livestreams.
It takes less than five minutes to set up.
Veelgestelde vragen
These Circle community FAQs cover what people ask most before they commit.
Hoe werkt de app Circle?
Circle is a community platform where you create spaces for posts, chats, courses and events. Members join through invite links or paid checkout, then use web or the mobile app.
What is Circle community Platform?
Circle is an all-in-one community platform for creators, brands and online business owners. It combines discussions, live streams, courses, email marketing and payments in one branded private community.
Wat zijn de kosten van een lidmaatschap van de Circle-community?
Circle costs $89/month on the Professional plan and $199/month on the Business plan. The Enterprise plan is custom priced. Every paid pricing plan starts with a 14-day free trial.
Heeft de Circle-community een app?
Yes. Circle offers a mobile app on iOS and Android, so members can read posts, join group chats and watch live streams from anywhere.
Is de Circle-community de moeite waard?
Circle is worth it if you sell memberships, online courses or coaching programs. Free Facebook groups work for hobby communities, but Circle gives you branding, payments and analytics.
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