How to Create a Group in LiveJournal

LiveJournal is a free user-friendly communication Web site that allows you to connect with friends online. You can keep a journal, diary or blog through LiveJournal to create a social network online. Follow these easy steps to create a group in LiveJournal.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet connection
• Computer

1. Go online and call up LiveJournal (see Resources below).
2. Create a new account if you don't have one. If you are a returning user, just enter your username and password in the fields at the top right of the main page.
3. Select "Friends" from the main menu. To create a new group, click on "New" below the window of group names. Pick a name for your new group (up to 30 characters).
4. Pick a name for your new group. LiveJournal allows users up to 30 characters to name their groups.
5. Add friends or invite them to join your newly-created group.
6. Change the order of your groups by selecting a group and clicking on the "Move Up" or "Move Down" buttons.
7. Let other people view your friends in the group by clicking the "Public" button. If you want to allow visitors to only view your friends' entries (and not your entire list of friends) select the "Default View" option.

Tips & Warnings

• This communication Web site also offers a paid membership with additional features such as different styles and "Userpics."
• Never create a new group by renaming an existing group.