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Wix Groups: Adding and Setting Up Wix Groups

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Groups are an excellent way to engage members and foster connections. Post updates, interact with members, and invite others to help manage the group. Enhance your site by creating groups that encourage members to join and connect with others who share similar interests.
Whether using a pre-existing template or designing a custom group from scratch, you have the flexibility to tailor the content to your needs.

Step 1 | Add the Wix Groups app to your site

Get started by adding the Wix Groups app to your site from the Wix App Market. You can add Wix Groups from the editor or the Apps tab in your site's dashboard. 
Wix Editor
Studio Editor
Dashboard
  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Click Add Apps   on the left side of the editor.
  3. Search for the Wix Groups app in the search bar.
  4. Click Add to Site.
A screenshot of the Wix App Market panel when searching for Wix Groups in the Wix Editor.

Step 2 | Create your first group

After you've added Wix Groups to your site, you're ready to create your first group. You can use an existing template for courses, special interests or meetups. Alternatively, you can create your own design from scratch.
Wix Editor
Studio Editor
Dashboard
  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Go to your Groups page:
    1. Click Pages & Menu  on the left side of the editor.
    2. Click Groups pages.
    3. Click your Groups page under Groups pages.
  3. Click the Groups element on your page.
  4. Click Manage Groups.
  5. Click +Create Group. 
  6. (From your site's dashboard) Choose which type of group you want to create and follow the steps here to finish creating your group. 
A screenshot of clicking Manage Groups from the Groups page in the Wix Editor.

Step 3 | Design how your Groups list look on your site

Once you've created your group, it's time to customize its appearance. The Groups page displays a list of the groups on your site, and you can personalize its look. This page serves as a hub where visitors and members can view all available groups.
Through the editor, you can choose a layout and decide what information to display. Additionally, you can design the page's text, buttons, and background to achieve the desired look and feel.
Wix Editor
Studio Editor
  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Go to your Groups page:
    1. Click Pages & Menu  on the left side of the editor.
    2. Click Groups pages.
    3. Click your Groups page under Groups pages.
  3. Click the Groups element on your page.
  4. Click Settings.
  5. Choose your preferred layout and customize every element that appears in your list:

Step 4 | Design how your Group page looks on your site

The Group page is a dedicated space for members to interact and engage with each other. Each group you create has its own customizable page, allowing you to edit its layout, design, and placeholder text. 
You can also create and modify tabs to tailor the experience for each individual group.
Wix Editor
Studio Editor
  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Go to your Groups page:
    1. Click Pages & Menu  on the left side of the editor.
    2. Click Groups pages.
    3. Select the Group Page.
  3. Click the Group element in your editor.
  4. Click Settings.
  5. Customize the page's layout, design and information.
A screenshot of the Group Page's Layout settings.

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In This Article

  • Step 1 | Add the Wix Groups app to your site
  • Step 2 | Create your first group
  • Step 3 | Design how your Groups list look on your site
  • Step 4 | Design how your Group page looks on your site

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Wix Groups: An Overview
Wix Groups: Creating a New Group
Wix Groups: Managing Your Group
Wix Groups: Managing Your Member List

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