Create A Group

When you search for a Group you are interested in but do not find one, we encourage you to create it!

However, be sure you want to be the Manager of it. If you just think it's a good idea but don't have time to maintain and update it, reach out to other Villagers to see if they would like to help!

Think of a Group as a Community Center in the village that you built for a specific purpose for people to gather in. If it's not attractively decorated and routinely maintained, your neighbors will stop visiting.

1. While you can create a group from the mobile app, we recommend you use the website in order to access all the widgets and tools.
2. From the Groups tab, click the blue Create A Group button
3. Fill in as many fields as you would like to provide as much helpful information as possible. Pay attention to the Name, Category, Description and Privacy Level. Keywords will help reduce the possibly of duplicating group purposes. Save the group.
4. Set a Profile Picture and other widgets (Profile Message, Profile Overview, Profile Spotlight)
5. Update Email Digest setting to Often - you don't want to wait a day to see what activity is going on in the group. Especially important if the Group is Members Only since you need to approve requests to join.
6. Customize the default Discussion Forums - add, rename or delete to meet the groups purpose.
7. Add Content to the Info, Blog, Photos, Videos, Meetings & Documents sections. Use pictures wherever possible! It's ok if you don't have much of this gathered or created yet, but do spend a little time thinking about what each tab can offer your members.
8. Now you're ready to Invite Members! Don't reply on hoping or word of mouth to get your group active. You need to invite Villagers to join and let them know to participate.

Rename a Group

1. On the Website, goto the Group you want to rename.
2. Verify you are the Group Owner by going to Members. You should see your user picture labeled with "Profile Owner".
3. In top right corner click the Configuration button and select Update Information.
4. Change the Name under Group Name and Save.