How Do You Join Facebook Groups
If you understand the name of a group, it's really simple: on the top left is a search box. Simply type in the name of the group there:
In this case, I'll be looking for the SupportSpace group, a Facebook group for individuals thinking about SupportSpace, a really cool new place for finding and offering tech support.
Press Enter or Return after you have actually key in the group name and it'll create several matches that offer you a variety of details:.
( if you desire to hack things, you can likewise create a simple search query and add connect to your own page or profile to let individuals find groups on particular topics or associated. The URL you require to utilize is exhibited by the following:.
http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=supportspace.
just remember to replace "supportspace" with whatever word or words (separated by ~ ez_ldquo+ ez_rdquo ~, not area!) you 'd choose).
At this moment you can see that there are two coordinating groups, but the very first one appears like it wasn't entirely established and appears to have no members. The 2nd is exactly what we seek and you'll observe it already has 12 members. More importantly, notice that correct groups have "officers" or other individuals who are designated as being in charge: if you aren't sure about the authenticity of a specific group, that's where you should examine.
Prior to I sign up with, nevertheless, I'll click on "View Group" to see if there's more info:.
Looks legit enough! I can either back up and click "Join Group" on the previous page, or, on this page, simply listed below the logo design (disappointed in the screen capture above) is the link "Join This Group". Click on it and you'll get a verification dialog:.
Click "Sign up with" and you're in! Well, I remain in. You're welcome to sign up with too, if you 'd like.
Before I wrap this up, I wish to highlight that on your house page on Facebook, rather of doing a search, you can likewise merely click on "Groups" (see the very first screen capture in this article) and dig around from there. Do not be amazed if, like MySpace, you find a lots of matching groups for your search on Facebook. A search for "iPhone", for example, produces over 500 matches. Sheesh!
If you want to discover the best ways to produce your very own Facebook group, please don't miss my earlier tutorial the best ways to develop your own facebook group and, typically, there's great deals of Facebook Assistance here too.