Testing New Google Groups Discussion Board

[Damond Nollan]

According to the documentation, I am empowered to create a discussion using Google Groups. Does it only work as an e-mail or can it work more like a discussion board? That is the question.

[Damond Nollan]

Yes, it looks an awful lot like a discussion board. Pretty neat!

[Tim Arthur]

You getting this back?

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Tim Arthur

[Damond Nollan]

Tim, yes I am. 

Here is what I've learned so far about Google Groups:

• The web site looks more like a discussion board than an e-mail list.
• Going to www.damondnollan.com and clicking on the "Community" tab takes visitors to my "Group/Discussion Board."
• Members maintain control over when they receive e-mails regarding new discussions. If users choose to NOT to receive e-mail, they can subscribe to a particular topic in the discussion board and receive notifications for ONLY that topic. 
• The editor now allows for images and WYSIWYG controls.
• Users who wish to use e-mail can send messages to the group via email. It sends out to all users AND it posts on the web site.
• Users can follow the discussion from their mobile phones as well. 

How does all that sound? 

Personally, I'm excited because I can continue building that community around the content. Consider adding one for your site or your wife's site for on-going engagement.