Quick-Start

Here is a simplified overview of how to add a new small group to your site.

1. Navigate to Events > Small Groups.
2. Click the Add a New Small Group button.
3. Fill in all of the relevant information about the new small group and click the Save button.
4. Choose whether to publish the group to your site right away or keep it as a draft until later.

 Step-by-Step

1. Navigate to Events > Small Groups.
2. Click the Add a New Small Group button.
3. Now you will fill out all relevant content for your Small Group
4. Small Group Basics
   Fill out the following basic information about the small group
   1. Name: the name of the small group as it will appear on your website (Required)
   2. Description: write a few sentences describing what the group is all about (Recommended)
   3. Keywords: keywords help people find the group when searching on your website. Use words that help describe the group.  For example, a small group that meets to go hiking could have keywords likeoutdoors, active, exercise, hiking.
5. Small Group Specifics | Help your members find the right fit by entering in the specifics.
   1. Childcare Provided: Select this option if there will be childcare provided at the group.
   2. Resource Link: Use this to attach a link to another page that provides supporting information for the group.
   3. Categories: Help members narrow down their options by placing the group in one or more category.  The categories are used to filter groups.  The category will also show up as the Topic on the detail page of each group. (Recommended)
   4. Image: It’s been said that a picture can tell a thousand words, upload a picture to help potential members remember the group.  The image will show up in the grid view as well as the details page of each group. (Recommended)
   5. Location: Help members find the group by selected a location.  The location is used to help with filtering by location.  Map directions are provided if a location is selected. If you need to add a location that is not in the list, just click the + icon to the right of the drop down. (Recommended)
   6. Day of the week: Let members know what day of the week the group meets. (Recommended)
   7. Start and End Time: Be sure to let members know what time the group meets. (Recommended).
6. The Final Details
   Enter the leader information to finish up the group
   1. Primary Leader: Select the leader of the group that you would like to appear on the detail page of the group.  The leader’s name will link to their email address on the website so potential members can contact them with any questions. (Recommended)
   2. Add Other Leaders: Add any other leaders here.  Other leaders do not appear on the website.
   3. Add Members: Add any members that are in the group here. Members do not appear on the website, but within the CMS you will be able to view rosters of each group. You do not need to add your leaders to the members list, as they are already listed on the roster as leaders. (Recommended)
7. Save and Publish
   You are two clicks away!
   1. Verify the group information and when you are finished click the Save button.
   2. Choose whether to publish the group to your site right away or keep it as a draft until later.

Show a list of groups once a user searches. There are 3 filters:

+ Type of group (category)

+ Keywords

+ Weekday