How to create a Group
To create your own group scroll over and select the group option located in the separate mini navigation bar above the main headers.
At the top of the ‘Groups’ page should be a ‘Create’ button. (Remember you must be logged in)
Fill in all the fields with information about your group.
Title: (What your Group is/will be called)
Short Description: What the group is, but keep it brief.
Tags/Keywords: These are very important in bringing your group up in a search, so anything related to the group e.g. area, cause, activities etc all should be inputted.
Remember to upload an image/logo of or for the group as this attracts more attention.
Next you’ll need to input some details about the group. Use this as an opportunity to sell the group and put in any information you think might be relevant to people joining and seeing it for the first time.
The Join Group option: This is a drop down menu with options allowing various amount of access and privacy of the group.
- Open to all – if anyone can join your group then this will be the best setting
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- Apply to Join – If you would like to check/screen who is joining your group then this option allows them to ask to join your group and is subject to your approval.
- Invitation only – This option will only let people join if YOU or whoever is the group leader on the site specifically asks them to join. This ensures maximum security of the group, but does limit its numbers as it relies solely on the leader inviting people.
The Group View Option:
- Guests can view – anyone visiting the site can see your group
- Only registered users can view – only people registered to the site can view.
- Only Group members can view – Only people signed up to your group can see it.
The next few boxes are self explanatory for filling in details and contact information for the group.
NOTE: The private section at the bottom of the page is left unticked. If you want other people besides yourself to see this group leave it this way.
After this click save and your Group should appear as you have selected in your viewing area.
Close it
