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xtimeline Groups
Groups is a way to bring together people within the xtimeline community that share similar goals and interests. To do so, you can:
Create a Group
1
Name
Input a name for the group. (Warning: the original name you enter is the permanent URL assigned to your group.)
2
Category
Select which category your timeline best fits into. If you are unsure, take a look at the category descriptions.
3
Tags
Tags or "keywords" are words that help users find your timeline. In a timeline about President Bush, some relevant tags might be: "president, united states, american, texas".
You are required to input at least one tag.
You are required to input at least one tag.
4
Logo / Photo
Click on Browse to upload a cover photo from your computer. This photo will represent your group. Square photos work best.
5
Description
Write a short description of the timeline. This will be displayed for users to understand what your timeline is about.
6
Site (optional)
Input the url for the website that your group maintains, if you have one.
7
Group Membership
For Group Membership, Discussions, and Timelines, select whether there are no restrictions for the associated actions or if prior approval by the moderator is required.
Recommend a timeline
1. Submit timeline
Share timelines with other group members. Click on the "Submit timeline" button and the page below will open. Please note that you have to be a member or moderator of a group in order to see this button.
a. timeline you created
Select a timeline that you created, then click Add.
b. timeline someone else created
Copy the URL of the timeline you want to share with the group, then click Add.
Share timelines with other group members. Click on the "Submit timeline" button and the page below will open. Please note that you have to be a member or moderator of a group in order to see this button.
a. timeline you created
Select a timeline that you created, then click Add.
b. timeline someone else created
Copy the URL of the timeline you want to share with the group, then click Add.
Discuss timelines
1. Title
Input a topic for your discussion
2. Content
Input your message or comment
Then click Post.
Depending on the group settings selected by the group moderator, the discussion will either show immediately or await moderator approval before it is shown.
Input a topic for your discussion
2. Content
Input your message or comment
Then click Post.
Depending on the group settings selected by the group moderator, the discussion will either show immediately or await moderator approval before it is shown.
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