How do I know whether I should start a Blog, Forum, or a Group?

Sometimes its hard to know what’s the best way to express one’s thoughts or ask a question. Hopefully, the guidelines below will help steer you in the right direction.

Blogs – Blogs are the place to let others know your thoughts on issues important to you, tell what’s been happening in your life, keep a daily (public) journal, or to share a devotional thought. Instead of sending group messages to your friends, write it in a blog instead. That way you’ll not be guilty of spamming and your friends will still be able to know what’s going on with you. Each time a new blog is posted, it is noted on the main page as most recent activity, people will see your blog and be able to pray for you.

Forums – Forums are places to ask questions! If you are wondering about some issue and want to get a question answered or feedback from other members, creating a forum is the best way to do this. Avoid using forums to write up a devotional thought or to make a statement. The best forums always ask a question. Ask it and be prepared for some good interaction!teaching that has moved you.

Groups – Groups are the place for many members to focus on a common interest, activity or broad, overarching issue. Some good examples of groups are “For Women Only”, “In the Beginning” and “Homeschooling…” Each of these groups are organized around a broad purpose and then contain a number of forums on a variety of topics pertaining to that purpose. If you want to start a group, some words of advice… Keep it fresh by updating the content regularly and by messaging group members when there is new content. Make every effort to make each member contribute regularly to the group in some way. Inactive groups, those that do not have any activity for 30 or more days, run the risk of being deleted. Please do not start a group if you merely want to post a devotional thought or ask a question. Use blogs or a forum for that.