Tuesday 4 October 2011

Create a New Facebook Group


Have you just joined Facebook and discovered the wonder that is a personalized group? Follow these easy steps to create your own piece of Facebook reality.


To save everyone time, search the word "Groups" in the search box at the top of the page and click the link that follows, it will take you to a page that has the "Create A Group" Button

Steps

1         Come up with an original idea for a group.
Login to Facebook or create an account if you don't have one yet.
Type some key words for your group idea in the "Search" box in the left hand column. You'll want to see whether or not you've actually had an original idea before you create your group. Also, make sure it is something other people would know about, not just an inside joke or something.
Click Profile at the top.
Click Info from your profile.
Scroll to the bottom and to the right of Groups, click See All.
Click "Create a group" at the top of that page.
Give your group a name Make sure the name is distinct and simple, if it is too complicated, no one will ever find it and join, which is the point of creating a group.
Choose a network.
  • Will your group be accessible only to those in your region or school? If so, choose the region or school from the drop down list of networks to which you belong.
  • Will your group be accessible to everyone on Facebook??? If so, choose "Global."
Describe your group in the "Description" area. Be very specific, as keyword searches will match anything you have written in this text box.

Choose a category and sub-category. Once again, be specific, as those who are browsing will find your group only if it is in the correct category.

Fill out the contact information such as a street address, country and website.


Choose your privacy settings.


Click "Create group".


Click "Browse" to upload a group image. Keep copyright rules in mind when doing this.


Click "Upload picture" or "Skip this step" if you prefer to add a photo later.


Invite your friends by selecting them from your current friend list or typing their name into the box that is provided./