We've been working closely with Groups members to come up with new features and options that make it easier for them to personalize their Groups and connect with others. In July we introduced several of these improvements, and I'm pleased to be back here again with more to share.

Here are the highlights:

-A new Co-leader option. Group Leaders can designate a trusted co-leader who can access Leader-only functions, such as receiving requests to join.
-New Icons to help manage discussion threads. These new icons will designate threads as "new," "read," or "updated" along with other icons.
-Expanded fields on your home and welcome pages. You'll have room to include more content and information on both your Group home page and welcome page.
-"Preview" before posting. You'll be able to preview any edits you make to your Group polls before pushing them live.
-More customization options. New Group "skins" and backgrounds will be available, as well as a "story board" where members can share images and comments.

eBay Groups Unavailable from 4 p.m. to midnight (Pacific time) on October 30 eBay Groups will be taken offline from approximately 4:00 p.m (PT) to midnight (PT) on Tuesday, October 30th so we can add these upgrades. Once they're back online, go in and check out the new features. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Rachel Makool
Community Development