Group Blogs

Groupsites are not the best place to communicate, share and network. We are the second best.

What's the best place? Any place where real people are together in person in the real world, actually "being present" with each other.

In today's world of "social" networks where "frie...

Riding the train from a trade show in D.C. to my home in
Baltimore, I just read a tiny book called "The Dictionary of Brand" that was
given to me by a fellow exhibitor (AIGA).

It was a quick read of definitions and five jumped out at ...

This month’s Groupsite success story comes to us from the world of professional associations. The group is the Young Association P...

Kick the Tires, Hard, and Understand How It Works.

This month’s Manager’s tip comes from Michael Borges who manages the "Music PAL Forum":http://musicpal.collectivex.com.

Here’s what Michael shared:

“As a Groupsite manager, most members will look to you as their first line of s...

Have you noticed our new action shortcuts? They’re available in the enhanced Recent Activity Module that’s on our SUMMARY page. Here’s how you can use these shortcuts:

- When a new event is added to a calendar, you can “RSVP for Event” or “Post a Com...

Hard to believe that August is here and soon my son Jack will be heading back to school. One of the daily school rituals I enjoy with Jack is asking him “What did you learn today?’ After sharing an interesting fact, he usually asks me, “What did you learn, Dad?”

At Groupsite.com, our sole focus is helping groups communicate, share and network. As we add features, we always ask ourselves two questions:

1. Will 90% of our users benefit from, and actually use it? and

2. How can we design it to be simple and intuitive.

A good examp...

This month’s manager’s tip comes from Andrew Rose who manages multiple Grouspites. His advice: have a purpose and make it known. Here’s what Andrew shared:

“I’ve got several Groupsites, but the most vibrant is a peer support/educational Groupsite for marketing executives, primary lo...

Urbanite is a publication on a mission. Their manifesto on their Web site says it all:

Living in a city is a lot like being in a relationship. It’s not some one-night stand. It’s a long-term commitment. It takes work, tr...