diff --git a/docs/tasks/discord-invite-setup/README.md b/docs/tasks/discord-invite-setup/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a205e3e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tasks/discord-invite-setup/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,72 @@ +# Task #55: Discord Permanent Invite Link Setup + +**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE +**Completed:** March 21, 2026 +**Completed By:** Michael + The Chronicler #36 + +--- + +## Deliverables Complete + +✅ **Permanent Discord invite created:** `https://discord.gg/hDHvKfqhKs` +✅ **Custom redirect configured:** `firefrostgaming.com/discord` → Discord server +✅ **Redirect documented:** See below + +--- + +## Configuration Details + +### Discord Invite Settings +- **Expire After:** Never +- **Max Uses:** No limit +- **Invite Code:** hDHvKfqhKs +- **Full URL:** https://discord.gg/hDHvKfqhKs + +### Ghost Redirect Configuration +**File:** Ghost Admin → Settings → Labs → Redirects (`redirects.json`) + +```json +[ + { + "from": "/discord", + "to": "https://discord.gg/hDHvKfqhKs", + "permanent": false + } +] +``` + +**How it works:** +- User visits `firefrostgaming.com/discord` +- Ghost redirects to `https://discord.gg/hDHvKfqhKs` +- Clean, professional link for all marketing materials + +--- + +## Usage + +Use `firefrostgaming.com/discord` everywhere: +- ✅ Website homepage (Join Discord button) +- ✅ Social media bios +- ✅ YouTube descriptions +- ✅ Promotional materials +- ✅ Email signatures + +**Benefits:** +- Shorter and more professional than `discord.gg/hDHvKfqhKs` +- If we ever change Discord servers, just update the redirect +- Branded URL under our domain + +--- + +## Next Steps + +**TODO:** +- [ ] Update Ghost homepage CTA button from `/subscribe` to `/discord` +- [ ] Add to social media profiles (Task #56) +- [ ] Include in promotional materials + +--- + +**Created:** March 21, 2026 +**By:** The Chronicler #36 +**Time Spent:** 15 minutes