Creating a New Facebook Group

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   Come up with an original idea for a group.
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    News Feed
   Login to Facebook or create an account if you don't have one yet.
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    Search box
   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 and isn't just an inside joke amongst friends
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   Click "Profile" at the top, then Click "Info" from your profile.
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   Scroll to the bottom. To the right of the Groups section, click "See All."
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    Create a group
   Click "Create a group" at the top of that page.
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   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 your membership in the group will be limited.
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    Design your 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."
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   Describe your group in the "Description" area. Be very specific, as keyword searches will match anything you have written in this text box.
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    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.
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    Fill out the contact information including the street address (if applicable), country and website.
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    Choose your privacy settings.
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    Click "Create group".
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    Click "Browse" to upload a group image. Keep copyright rules in mind when doing this. Click "Upload picture"
    • Click "Skip this step" if you prefer to add a photo later.
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    Invite your friends by selecting them from your current friend list or typing their name into the box that is provided.

Getting People to Join Your Facebook Group

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   Include as much information as possible. Include locations, contact information, websites and phone numbers. This allows group members to associate the group to an actual person.
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   Make your page a community. Allow anyone to post on the wall of the page, start discussions and upload photos/videos
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   Make your group public. This will allow anyone on Facebook to join your page. Once you've obtained significant membership, you can restrict the privacy settings a bit more if you choose. You can also remove particular group members at any time if necessary.
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   Use your existing Facebook friends. Reaching out to your current friends on Facebook is an obvious way to build up initial membership. It also gives your page a better chance of going viral. Once the friends of your friends see they have joined your page, they will likely click on it and may want to join as well.
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   Reach out to your e-mail contacts. Facebook lets you send group invitations to your friends on Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail and Gmail.
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   Keep the content as current as possible. People are more likely to join an active Facebook group. Update the photos, videos, links and new on your page regularly. You can also respond and comment to people that have added content to your group's page.