Online Support Groups


© Debbi Craig

Lessons

Lesson 1: Components of an Effective Group
In this first Lesson, we will look at what makes an online support group an effective one. By going through each part of a group, we will be able to...
Accessibility Of The Group
Membership Requirements Of The Group
Number Of Members and Activity Level Of The Group
Group Rules and Regulations
Group Associations
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Lesson 2: Building the Group
In this Lesson, we will break down the where and how of building an online support group. We will look at current hosting options such as with Yahoo!...
Where To Go and What You Need
Membership – Required or Not?
What Rules?
Do You Need A Website?
Starting Small, Growing Big
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Lesson 3: Getting Members To Join Your Group
In this Lesson, we will look at the different ways that prospective members can be alerted to the group's presence on the Internet. This can be...
Is Anybody Out There?
Submitting To Search
It's Time To Announce It
Creating Group Associations
Don't Forget Your Members
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Lesson 4: Managing an Online Support Group
Managing an online support group can be hard work, but it can be fun and very enjoyable at the same time. Your group should be a labor of love, not...
How Big Is Too Big?
Your Presence Is Required
Effective Rule Enforcement
On The Lighter Side Of Life
Do You Need An Assistant?
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