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Is Google Groups going away?

Is Google Groups going away?

In May 2020, Google announced new Google Groups to provide an updated experience that matches Gmail and other Google services. According to Google, starting on November 16, 2020, classic Groups will be turned off for everyone. This means that after November 16, there will be no option to change back to classic Groups.

How do I set up a forum Q&A?

To set up a Q&A forum, you create a Google Group that’s configured to enable specific forum-like features….From the Groups welcome page, click New Group.

  1. From the Groups welcome page, click New Group.
  2. Enter the group’s name and description.
  3. Update the group’s email address as desired.
  4. Select Q&A forum as the Group Type.

What is better than Google Groups?

5 Best Google Groups Alternatives

  1. Threads. Threads is a platform that provides you with an intelligent message hub.
  2. Hiver. With Hiver, clients can use the familiar interface of Google while gaining the benefit of a shared inbox.
  3. Topicbox.
  4. Gmelius.
  5. Drag.

How do Google Groups work?

Google Groups allow you to communicate with colleagues, by sharing a common email address. Once a group has been created, you can use the group to set up chat rooms, invite all users to a Google Meet and share documents for collaboration. Permissions are tied to the group rather than the individual members.

How do I contact Google Groups?

Contacting the Owner of a Google Group

  1. Go to the Google Groups management site.
  2. Search for the group name at the top of the page.
  3. If there are multiple groups matching the search, select the “see all” option.
  4. After the selecting the correct group, choose to “contact the owner and manager”.

What are the four types of Google Groups?

The four group types include Email list, Web Forum, Q & A Forum, and Collaborative Inbox. Understanding the four different group types and following best practices will ensure successful end results for Google Groups workflows.

Does anyone still use Google Groups?

The service has been running since 2001.

How do you introduce yourself on a forum?

Here are some tips on how to introduce yourself to get maximum replies:

  1. Start by creating a new introductory thread by clicking here. (
  2. In the title enter: “New Member: ” followed by your name (real name or pseudonym) and where you’re from.
  3. Then give us some information about yourself in the comment box.

How do I create a Google Q&A?

Start a Q&A session

  1. Open a presentation in Google Slides.
  2. At the top, next to “Present,” click the Down arrow .
  3. Click Presenter View.
  4. In the new window, click Audience tools. To start a new session, click Start new.
  5. To stop accepting questions, click the on/off switch in the Q&A window.

What does Google Groups do on the web?

Google Groups Google Groups lets you hold discussions with people over the web or email.

What are the different levels of Google Groups?

Google Groups have 3 levels of membership: public, private and moderated. Anyone can join a public group and post discussions, plus content can be read by anyone. Private groups have member-only access and are used by those who want to easily share information between each other, but without the general public reading or joining in.

How do I create a group on Google?

You have to be logged into you Google Account to create a group. Once logged in and viewing your dashboard, press the ‘Create’ button and follow the instructions. There are 4 group ‘types’ depending on what you want your group to achieve: – Email list: Users can pass one-way information via email to a mailing list.

Which is the email domain for Google Groups?

If you don’t have a G Suite account, your Google Groups’ email domain will be @googlegroups.com. The email domain with your company’s name can help your clients have a better experience and a good impression of you. So before opting on using Groups, have in mind that you should acquire a domain on G Suite.