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How to Create a Facebook Group You Can be Proud Of

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How to Create a Facebook Group You Can be Proud Of

If you've never created a group on Facebook, create one today--it's easy and a great way to communicate with friends and people who share your interests.

5 Easy Steps to Create a Group.

  1. Go to your My Groups page: http://www.facebook.com/grouphome.php
  2. Click the Create Group button in the bottom left of the My Groups page.
  3. Enter group info.
  4. Add a group picture.
  5. Invite members to join.

How to Choose Who Can Access Your Group

3 Levels of Group Privacy

When you create a group, you have the option of making it as open or exclusive as you wish. Group administrators can change these options at any time by clicking on "Edit Group Profile."
  1. Open: For "global" groups, everyone on Facebook can view the group and join. If the group is exclusive to a specific network, only the people on that network can become a member. The Wall, discussion board, and photos are all visible.
  2. Closed: For "global" groups, everyone on Facebook can see the group, but the administrators must approve all membership requests. If the group is exclusive to one network, only people on that network can see the group. Only group members can view the Wall, discussion board, and photos. If you are not a member, you will not receive News Feed stories about closed groups.
  3. Secret: These groups cannot be found in searches or viewed by non-members. The name of the group will not display on the profiles of members. Membership is by invitation only. Non-members will not receive News Feed stories about secret groups.

Top 2 Mistakes Made When Creating a Facebook Group

  1. Choosing the wrong name. Once you choose a name, it can't be changed.
  2. Selecting the wrong network. When you create a group, you must choose who can see your group--everyone in Facebook (Global) or just the people in one of your networks. This is a permanent choice and can't be changed.

Make Your Group Interactive

Use the group discussion board

Group discussion boards are the best way to encourage group conversations.

To start a new topic, click the "Start Topic" link under the "Discussion Board" header. Enter a title and write your post.

To join an ongoing discussion, click on the topic name. You can then see all posts on the topic. Next, select either "Reply to Topic" or reply to a specific post.

Group administrators can turn the discussion board can be turned on or off from the "Edit Group Profile" page. If the group is closed or secret, only members can see and post item on the board.

Choosing a Group Type

Required step

When you create a group, you are required to select a Group Type. Group types allow people to browse for interesting groups by categories.
  • Business
  • Common Interest
  • Entertainment & Arts
  • Geography
  • Internet & Technology
  • Just for Fun
  • Music
  • Organizations
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Student Groups

Promote Your Groups With Photos

To add a photo, select "Add Photos" from the main page of the group. You can select up to five photos to add at a time. If the group is closed or secret, only members can see the photos.

Photo privleges are controlled by the group administrators which can allow every member to post photos or only administrators. They also have the ability to remove photos that that don't belong in the group.

Here's a Quick Way to Grow Your Group

Invite people to join.

It's easy to invite your friends to join your group.

From the main group page, under the group photo on the right, click "Invite People To Join". You can see everyone who is a member of the group. You also have the option of inviting other people to join the group. To invite your friends on Facebook, check their name on the list, "Invite Friends on Facebook:".

If you want to invite a non-Facebook users enter their emails separated by commas in the box under "Invite People who are not on Facebook via Email:". However, before they can join the group, they must first join Facebook.
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