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Go to the Google Groups homepage at http://groups.google.com. |
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Click the 'Create a group' button to start a new group. You may be asked to sign in to your Google Account or to create a new Google Account login if you don't already have one.
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Enter your desired group name, group email address, and membership list. |
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Invite others to join your group by adding their email addresses to the group list. |
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Customize your group's page by clicking the 'Appearance' link on the Group settings page. |
- A free Google Account to create your group
- Someone in your organization who'll be in charge of updating your group
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Send a monthly newsletter through your Google Groups membership list.
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Move existing mailing lists to Google Groups to allow members more ways to participate and stay involved.
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Promote your group by adding a box to your website. Click 'Group settings,' and on the 'General' tab, you'll be able to select 'Get a promotion box' to see some HTML code that you can simply copy and paste into your website.
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Encourage people who have attended your events to share their email addresses so you can invite them to participate in the group discussion. Collect feedback on events, respond to volunteer questions, and keep your supporters involved.
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How much does Google Groups cost?
Nothing! It's free and easy to set up.
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Do I need a Google Account to set up a group?
You can use any email address to join other groups, but you'll need a Google Account to create your own group.
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Does a Group have to be in English?
No! Google Groups supports over 40 languages, so your field offices all over the world can participate and stay connected. For example, field offices in Uganda have used Groups to stay up-to-date with developments in the US home office.
