fix: public squads improvements (#280)

* fix: public squads feedback

* fixed a title

* fixed the tip box formatting

* minor laguage fix

docs/squads/creating-your-squad.md

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Remember, the most vibrant Squads are those with active participation. Encourage
 
 You can choose the visibility of your Squad:
 
-1. **Private Squads**: Only members can view and contribute to the Squad content. You control invitations.
+1. **Private Squads** (default): Only members can view and contribute to the Squad content. You control invitations.
 2. **Public Squads** (in closed beta): Everyone can see the content, and the posts may organically appear on the main feed. Read more about [how to become a Public Squad](/squads/public-squads.md). 
 
 By understanding and utilizing these tools and settings effectively, you can shape your Squad into a vibrant, engaging, and respectful community. 

docs/squads/growing-your-squad.md

@@ -4,23 +4,11 @@ sidebar_position: 1
 
 # Growing Your Squad
 
-## Inviting People to Your Squad
-
-Now that you've created your Squad, it's time to build and grow it. Inviting other developers to join your Squad is a straightforward process:
-
-1. **Access Your Squad**: Navigate to your Squad from the left sidebar.
-2. **Invite Developers**: Click on the "Copy invitation link" button to copy your personal invitation link to your clipboard.
-3. **Send Invitations**: use your personal invitation link and send it via email, your favorite messaging app or post it on social media.
-
-:::info
-Remember, the growth of your Squad depends on the active participation of its members. Encourage your members to invite their peers who may be interested in the topics you're discussing.
-:::
-
-## Managing Posts
+## Managing posts
 
 In a Squad, posts form the backbone of discussion and engagement. They are where you and your members can share valuable content and start meaningful discussions.
 
-## Creating a Post
+## Creating a post
 
 1. **Create a New Post**: Inside your Squad, click on the "New post" button.
 2. **Add Content**: You can write a post from scratch or share links from the daily.dev feed or external sources. Add a title and description for the content to provide context to your members.
@@ -30,7 +18,7 @@ In a Squad, posts form the backbone of discussion and engagement. They are where
 Both posts and comments have full markdown support so you can format it, add code snippets, and more.
 :::
 
-## Sharing Posts from the Feed
+## Sharing posts from the feed
 
 ![New post from feed option](https://daily-now-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1690470252/docs/Update%20July%202023/Post_to_Squads_from_your_feed_.png)
 
@@ -56,4 +44,25 @@ Engage with posts by adding comments:
 
 By regularly creating posts and engaging in discussions, you can foster an active and dynamic community in your Squad.
 
-In the following pages, you will learn about the tools available for moderating your Squad, managing member roles, and adjusting privacy settings. Stay tuned!
+## Inviting people to your Squad
+
+Now that you've created your Squad, it's time to build and grow it. Inviting other developers to join your Squad is a straightforward process:
+
+1. **Access Your Squad**: Navigate to your Squad from the left sidebar.
+2. **Invite Developers**: Click on the "Copy invitation link" button to copy your personal invitation link to your clipboard.
+3. **Send Invitations**: use your personal invitation link and send it via email, your favorite messaging app or post it on social media.
+
+:::info
+Remember, the growth of your Squad depends on the active participation of its members. Encourage your members to invite their peers who may be interested in the topics you're discussing.
+:::
+
+## Apply to become a Public Squad
+
+As your Squad grows and becomes more active, you might consider transitioning it to a public status. Making your Squad public can significantly increase its visibility and engagement within the daily.dev community:
+
+1. Increased Exposure: Public Squads are featured in the daily.dev feed, reaching a wider audience.
+2. Community Building: Public status enables you to connect with more developers and foster a larger community.
+
+For detailed guidance on how to make your Squad public, including the benefits, process, and tips for success, refer to our  guide about [how to become a Public Squad](/squads/public-squads.md). This guide will provide you with all the necessary information to make an informed decision and successfully transition your Squad to public status.
+
+In the following pages, you will learn about the tools available for moderating your Squad, managing member roles, and adjusting privacy settings. 

docs/squads/public-squads.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ sidebar_position: 3
 
 Public Squads are the newest way to feature your content and gain organic exposure on daily.dev. Public Squads, like sources, receive exposure in the daily.dev feed, regardless of whether users have joined them or not. It offers an unparalleled growth opportunity for engagement and traffic within the daily.dev community. 
 
-## Distinctive Features of Public Squads
+## Key features of Public Squads
 
 Public Squads stand out in several ways:
 
@@ -17,17 +17,17 @@ Public Squads stand out in several ways:
 * **Direct interaction**: Engage directly with your audience, customizing posts to suit your community's preferences.
 * **Manual content uploads**: Unlike sources, Public Squads require manual post uploads, offering more control over shared content.
 
-## Benefits of Being Public
+## Benefits of being a Public Squad
 
 * **Increased visibility**: Engaging content leads to more exposure as users interact and upvote.
 * **Community engagement**: Actively engage with your audience through discussions, questions, and any type of content you want to post.
-* **Get featured in the Public Squads Directory**: Stand out in the daily.dev community by being featured in the [Public Squads Directory](https://app.daily.dev/squads), a go-to place for members to discover new and interesting Squads. Read more about it below. 
+* **Apply to get featured in the Public Squads Directory**: Public Squads are also elgible to apply to get featured on the the [Public Squads Directory](https://app.daily.dev/squads), a go-to place for the daily.dev community to discover new and interesting Squads. Read more about how you can get featured below. 
 
-## How to Become a Public Squad
+## How to become a Public Squad
 
 1. **Start your Squad**: [Create a Squad](https://app.daily.dev/squads/new) with a clear theme or focus.
 2. **Post your content**: Post at least three representative posts that align with your Squad's ongoing content style.
-3. **Apply for review**: Submit your Squad for review. Once your Squad passes the review process it will automatically become Public. Currently we accept applications via email at [email protected]
+3. **Apply for review**: Submit your Squad for review. Once your Squad passes the review process it will automatically become Public. Currently we accept applications via this [online form](https://it057218.typeform.com/Publicsquads).
 
 :::tip
 ### How to increase your chances to pass the review process?
@@ -39,19 +39,32 @@ Public Squads stand out in several ways:
 :::
 
 :::caution
-Public Squad status is revocable. Non-compliance with guidelines or misuse of the platform can lead to a loss of public status. Exercise this privilege with responsibility.
+Public Squad status is revocable. Non-compliance with our content guidelines or misuse of the platform can lead to a loss of public status. Exercise this privilege with responsibility.
 :::
 
-## Getting Featured on the Public Squads Directory
+## Getting featured on the Public Squads Directory
 
-The Public Squads Directory on daily.dev is a curated space where community members discover new and engaging Public Squads. Being featured here significantly enhances your Squad's visibility and traffic.
+The [Public Squads Directory](https://app.daily.dev/squads) on daily.dev is a curated space where community members discover new and engaging Public Squads. Being featured here significantly enhances your Squad's visibility and traffic. If you have a Public Squad an you wish to grow it even further, that's a place you want to be in. 
+
+### Who is elgible to get featured on the directory?
+
+To become elgible for the Public Squads Directory on daily.dev, your Squad must meet the following criteria:
+
+1. Public Status: Only Squads that have successfully transitioned to public status are eligible. Private Squads and sources are not included in the directory.
+2. Editorial Selection: The featured Squads in the directory are handpicked by our editorial team, ensuring a selection of high-quality, engaging, and compliant Squads. See more tips on how to increase your chances to get picked by our team below.
+
+This focus on editorially curated content ensures that the Squads featured in the directory represent the best of what daily.dev's community has to offer, providing users with a diverse and enriching experience.
 
 ### How to get featured on the directory?
 
 The selection of Public Squads to be featured in the directory is an editorial decision made by our team. This process ensures that only the most engaging, valuable, and compliant Squads are highlighted.
 
-Here are a few thing syou can do to increase your chances of being featured:
+:::tip
+### How to increase your chances to get featured on the Public Squads Directory?
 
 1. **Consistently post exceptional content**: High-quality content is the primary criteria for being featured.
 2. **Foster a thriving community**: Active engagement and a growing member base can influence your Squad's inclusion in the directory.
-3. **Create impactful interactions**: Regular posts and discussions that resonate with your audience can elevate your Squad's appeal.
+3. **Create impactful interactions**: Regular posts and discussions that resonate with your audience can elevate your Squad's appeal.
+:::
+
+In case you have any further questions regarding Public Squads don't hestitate to reach us out [email protected]