How to Create a Group in Facebook

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How to Create a New Facebook Group

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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.

Steps

1. Come up with an original idea for a group.
   
2. Login to Facebook or create an account if you don't have one yet.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Click Profile at the top.
   
5. Click Info from your profile.
   
6. Scroll to the bottom and to the right of Groups, click See All.
   
7. Click "Create a group" at the top of that page.
   
8. Give your group a name.
   
9. 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."
     
   
   
10. Describe your group in the "Description" area. Be specific, as keyword searches will match anything you have written in this text box.
    
11. 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.
    
12. Fill out the contact information such as a street address, country and website.
    
13. Choose your privacy settings.
    
14. Click "Create group".
    
15. Click "Browse" to upload a group image. Keep copyright rules in mind when doing this.
    
16. Click "Upload picture" or "Skip this step" if you prefer to add a photo later.
    
17. Invite your friends by selecting them from your current friend list or typing their name into the box that is provided.
    

Tips

• Be original, invite your friends, and have fun !!!!
  
• Inviting friends to a group is okay once in a while. Beware of "spam-viting"--that is, creating many groups a day and inviting every friend to each one. Instead, take your time and think about who might actually want to join your group before you send them an invitation.
  
• Only fill out personal information if you are SURE you want the group to see personal information - like your street address.
  

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