Good day to you, dear reader.
Are you looking for information on how to manage a group in contact? Immediately I want to dot the "i" - the topics of managing the group and its conduct differ from each other. If you are still interested in leading a group, then you.
And in the framework of this article, we will talk about group management.
What is included in the concept of "group management"
To manage a group means to be its creator or appointed leader. Leaders differ in their powers. They are divided into:
- Administrators
- Moderators
- Editors
The greatest powers among them, in managing a group in contact, are vested in community administrators. To manage a group means to be able to:
- Name the group or change its name and description
- Give her a nice address
- Upload and change the cover and other design of the group (thumbnail and avatar)
- Enable or disable any blocks (, photo albums, videos, documents, links, audio recordings, open or close the wall,)
- Connect advertising company
- Ban members or vice versa
- Delete posts and comments of group members and even edit them
- Moderate suggested posts (only applies to public or public pages, there is no such function in groups)
Well, we figured out the concept of "group management", now we will answer the question "how".
How to manage a group in contact if you are the creator
We believe that we have already created a group. Now what?
First, we can set up the blocks we need:
- Links
- Photo albums
- Video recordings
- Audio recordings
- Discussions
- Events
- Places
- Products
We can either turn them on, turn them off, or make them limited.
How is the group managed?
Our main button is three dots under the avatar or group cover.
Click it, select "Community Management" from the drop-down list. We will also analyze other items of the drop-down menu within the framework of the article.
In the window that opens, we have the opportunity to: change the name of the group, write its description, upload a cover, give a beautiful address, add a link to the site if any.
Item "Sections"
In the next item of the right menu "Sections", we can enable the sections we need or disable the ones we don't need. Among them are: links, discussions, photo albums, videos, products. You can edit their locations. This is done in the same window, by designating the main block and the secondary one.
The main block will appear at the very top, just below the group description.
Item "Discussions"
Learn how to enable the "Discussions" section and all related features from the article.
Item "Comments"
Here we can generally disable the ability to comment on any group posts, or vice versa enable them. You can also enable the obscene language filter.
Working with the API It is better not to touch the item "Working with the API" at first.
Item "Participants"
But the item "Participants" - we need it. Here we, as the creator of the group, can remove any member from the group or appoint him as the leader (by selecting one of the administrator, moderator or editor forms).
Here you can send any member of the group to the black list. After a person is on the black list of your community, he will be denied access to your group.
Item "Messages"
The next menu item in the right column is “Messages”, by clicking on this button we get to the editing window for this function.
If you want to be written to the name of the group and not in a personal, then you need to enable this feature. Below you can write a welcome speech that a person will see when he decides to write something to you for the first time.
After connecting this function, you will have a button "Community messages" in your group on the main page. And if you click on it, you, as the creator or admin of the community, will have the opportunity to switch the slider to the right (it is located in the upper right corner), thereby turning on the “Community is now online” alert.
After that, each visitor to your group will display this inscription “Community online. They will answer right now ”- which will further spur them to write to you and possibly become your client.
Item "Applications"
The menu item "applications" - added a couple of years ago, and is constantly updated.
Here is a complete list of applications approved in the contact. You can choose any application suitable for your business and set it up in your team.
Item "Group Statistics"
In addition to the listed settings, the creator and admin of the group can view its statistics. And on the basis of the data obtained, regulate the development vector of the group.
It can also be viewed by clicking on the three dots under the cover or group avatar, selecting "Community Statistics". In the window that opens, you will see 3 or 5 tabs - it depends on the settings that you have made and on how much your group is promoted.
If you just created a group, there will be 3 tabs: coverage, attendance, activity.
Scrolling through all the tabs to the end, you will find out who your audience is in the majority - men or women, how old they are, what cities they are from, how they got into your group, from what devices, how many new members were in the group today, what was the attendance and how many people saw your posts today or any other day.
This is a separate very large section of knowledge in the field of the social network "in contact", and the next item in group management.
Item "Add to left menu"
This item in the drop-down menu is displayed in the same way as the previous ones only for the creator of the group and its admin. After clicking on this button, you will see a link to your group in the left menu of the VK interface and you can quickly go to your community.
It is also convenient in that you can quickly respond to messages sent to you by potential customers in the name of the community - they will be displayed as a number indicating the number of unanswered messages.
Item "Transfer to group"
This item is displayed only for the creator of the group. Only the creator of the group can transfer the group to the public (or public page) and vice versa. To do this, you will be asked for a code with an SMS that will come to your phone.
You can transfer groups to public and vice versa no more than once a month, and only until the number of community members exceeds 10,000 people.
How to manage a group in a contact if you are an admin, moderator or editor
First you need to get from the creator of the group the right to administer the community.
To do this, the creator of the group must go to the group, click on 3 dots under the cover or group avatar, select "community management". In the right menu, select the "members" button. In the window that opens, appoint any of the group members as the leader.
A window will open in which you must select the form of participation of the assigned group leader. This can be an administrator, editor, or moderator. This window describes in detail what powers each type of manager has. The community administrator has the highest authority.
An administrator can manage a group in much the same way as its creator. He will not have access, only to the advertising account, if it was opened by the creator of the group. But the creator of the advertising account can separately open access to it to any admin.
The second point is the lack of authority from the admin - to remove from the group and from the administration of the group, its creator.
The third point is that the admin will not be able to transfer the group to public and vice versa - this is the exclusive right of its creator.
How to manage a group in contact from your phone
It is somewhat difficult to manage a group in contact from the phone from the official application.
Many features are not available there. If you still need it, you can go to the VK website through a browser on your phone.
Go to your page and switch the interface in contact to full mode. After that, the screen on the phone will display the window in the contact in the same way as on the computer.
To do this, click on the 3 lines in the upper left corner of the screen, a list will appear, scroll down, click "Full version". That's all - now you can manage a group in contact from your phone.
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The stumbling block was the presence of closed pages that require mandatory entry into the group in order to view the information located there.
Let's take a look at the main features of such pages in order and learn about everything related to viewing audio, video and posts in a group limited to ordinary users.
Closed group in VK
Why create closed communities
Let's start with the source of the problem - the ability to hide information from prying eyes. Why is this needed? In order not to turn the page into a passage yard and freely post any information of interest to those who have entered, with the exception of that which violates the rules of the social network.
The closed basis allows you to avoid unexpected complaints from third-party people who could be paid for such an ugly move. Another plus is the safety of the wall and albums from non-informative posts and constant spam.
Well, the last option may be the presence of a narrowly focused page theme that not all users of the resource can like.
Creating a closed community in VK
Is it possible to view a closed group
To date, there is a huge number of malicious programs that promise open access to any group that can only be found on VK. You should not believe in this, because with the constant improvement of the site, the developers really managed to destroy all working methods for viewing private groups through browser extensions or auxiliary software.
Thus, it is not difficult to conclude that in order to view information in a closed community, you must join it. Submit an application and wait for one of the administrators to review and confirm it. Alternatively, you can use a fake page, but it all depends on your intentions and interests.
So, so that you do not once again fall for the hook of intruders and do not lose access to your page, we will answer frequently asked questions on the network regarding closed groups.
How to view the wall of a closed community without joining it
Allegedly, there is a kind of fake widget that guarantees the viewing of a group of any type, including restricted ones for viewing. In fact, this is just a trick for third parties to gain access to your page. Unfortunately, there is no way to view any information from the page, unless it is sent to you by a user in the group. But even in this case, reading the comments on the post will be unrealistic.
Closed groups on VKontakte
Watch videos from an album in a private group
Again, when blocking a visit to the page by the main administrator, all information for third parties will be hidden. If you are interested in videos, then they can be found by a specific name through a global search. The only condition will be that the video is freely available, and not in exactly the same album blocked for others.
How to view photos on a private group page
Another frequently asked question to which there is only one answer is no way. As mentioned above, you should not use some programs that promise 100% results or use suspicious plug-ins on the main browser. If for some reason you have no desire to join the main backbone of the public, then use the second account. In the absence of such, it can always be created using an account from another social network attached to the “fake” number of one of the special resources.
Keeping track of visitor statistics
Perhaps this is the only thing that a person who has not joined the ranks of the group can get. However, it is necessary to know the serial number of the page being viewed or id. If you find a certain nickname instead of a sequence of numbers, you should not be upset, because it is quite easy to recognize it through the participants on the page.
Open the public closed for viewing and, if there is a list of participants, click on the appropriate item. Before you is a list of people who have entered. Now you need to click on the image of the magnifying glass on the top right. As soon as a new page opens, pay attention to the address bar, where after 5D, a combination of numbers will appear. This is the same id that you need to copy and paste at the end of the next link - https://vk.com/stats?gid0000, where you substitute the received address instead of zeros.
But, as expected, access will only be possible if it was previously opened by the community administrator. Otherwise, you will receive a notification that you do not have the appropriate rights to view this data. There is no way to correct the current situation, so all your subsequent attempts will be in vain.
Security measures
Once again, if you want to view information for a limited circle of people within the community, your use of special programs may be the reason why your account is hacked. None of the methods advertised on the Internet will ever ensure successful viewing of a blocked page. And those methods that once really worked have become only part of the story. Therefore, it is not worth risking personal information to gain access to information that is far from being as interesting as it might seem at first glance.
Outcome
As you already understood, this entire article is a solid warning that should protect you from trying to use malicious software and causing irreparable damage to yourself. The only working opportunity is to apply to join a closed group. And it is not necessary to do this from the main page, when any existing fake is perfect. Do not forget about the safety of personal information and never take risks for the sake of ghostly, unjustified goals.
The social network "VKontakte" is so popular among users not only because of the opportunity to chat, listen to music or watch videos. Interests are what bring people together, and various thematic groups in this social network give people a chance to find a person with the same hobbies as themselves.
Communities are different: open, closed and private. Each has its pros and cons, which are discussed in more detail below. After describing the advantages and disadvantages, perhaps many will be interested in how to change what has already been created, i.e. how to make a group closed if it was open before, or vice versa.
By the way, according to statistics, people often change the type of communities. For example, the question of how to close a group is of interest to users quite often. Well, let's start with the analysis of communities.
Open group in "VK"
pros
- An opportunity for potential participants to pre-evaluate the content and see if it is appropriate.
- You can join the group without the prior consent of the community administrators.
Minuses
- The influx of trolls and spammers, seeking to push advertising everywhere and everywhere, cannot always be controlled due to the absence of administrators and community moderators in VKontakte at the time of the attack.
- Some people may bookmark the group, which will cause the number of members to grow a little worse.
Closed group in "VK"
pros
- Administrators can choose who deserves to be in their group and who is not.
- The influx of trolls and spammers is easier to contain.
- Some mystery associated with complete ignorance of what will happen in the group.
- Joy after being accepted into the community. Feeling like I'm part of a secret organization.
Minuses
Private group in "VK"
There will be no pros and cons here. It is rather a separate type of community. Only friends can be invited to private groups. Left people here "shove" will not work. Moreover, when searching for a particular group, users do not display private communities.
So, from the above, we can conclude that this type of group is ideal for those who do not like to advertise content, but just want to share it with friends. Some users start a private group in order to be in it in splendid isolation and repost interesting gizmos from various publics without littering the main page.
How to change the type of group in "VK"
At any time, a community can be made private, private, or public. In connection with the latest updates, it became possible to turn the community into a public one, but this is another topic.
The example will show how to close a group in VKontakte, but in the same way it can be opened or turned into a private one. The thing is, everything is done on one page.
At the moment, there are many groups on Vkontakte on any topic that interests you. Indeed, quite a few communities provide good entertainment and informational content. If you like the community, then you can join it to regularly view the posts that are published there.
To find the community you are interested in, go to the "groups" section, on the right side of the page, and click on the "community search" tab. Enter a search term in the top line to find the corresponding group. It's usually best to choose communities from the top 5 search results, as these communities will most often have unique content.
Then go to the group you are interested in, and under the main community avatar, find the "join a group" tab. Now you will become a member of this community. Or we can find them ourselves: on the pages of friends, on third-party sites, or somewhere else.
Some groups are closed, and it is more difficult to join them. To do this, click on the "apply" tab, and wait for the approval of the administrators. If the admins do not approve your application, then you will not be able to join this community.
By the way, each Vkontakte user can subscribe to no more than 5,000 communities - this is the limit.
Communities on the VKontakte social network are used for various purposes, ranging from entertainment to . But we don't always need publicity. In such cases, closed groups help us out. How to make a VK group closed is discussed in the article.
Closed VKontakte groups have always enjoyed some of their charm. They are closed from public access. They only discuss information between their members.
Let's start with a definition. A closed (or private) VKontakte community is a community in which access for unsubscribed users is limited. That is, only participants (subscribers) can see news, posts, photos, videos and any other materials.
It is much harder to get into closed groups than into open ones. When you visit their pages, you will see something like this:
It is also worth noting the fact that only groups can restrict access, but not public pages. If you have a public one, then transfer it first to a group, and then make it private or closed.
As a rule, people use this opportunity to share information with a limited circle of people. For example, you have made a group where only your close friends are members, and you do not want anyone else to see what is posted there.
Also, this function serves as a kind of disclaimer. For example, if you publish material that is not intended for minors, then you can restrict access and accept/invite only adult VK users.
Types of VKontakte groups
There are two types of restricted groups:
- closed;
- Private.
In the first case, you can become a member by submitting an application or accepting an invitation. The second is by invitation only. Which type to use, you already decide based on your preferences and needs.
It is worth noting that private groups are no longer inaccessible, since getting into such a community does not depend on the user himself and his active actions.
How to create a closed VKontakte group
So, we figured out what the closed and private groups are. Now let's move on to how to create them.
- Click the Create Community button.
- In the window that appears, enter a name, indicate the subject and, be sure, put a dot in front of the “Group” item. And click create.
- Next, we will be transferred to the settings page. Find the line "Group Type".
- The default is open type. We need to choose closed / private.
- Click Save.
Thus, we have created a closed/private community.
How to make an open group closed VK
Situations are different, including the case when it becomes necessary to restrict access to an already existing community. Unfortunately, not all leaders know how to do this.
In fact, everything is quite simple, below is a step-by-step instruction:
- Click on the ellipsis button and go to "Community Management".
- On the right, select the “Settings” section (as a rule, it will open immediately).
- Next, find the line "Group type" and select the desired option. If there is no such line, (read on how to transfer the public to a group).
- Save your changes.
After the done actions, the following will appear under the avatar:
Now, they will be able to see the news. Everyone else will have to apply or wait for your invitation.
Similarly, you can change the type back to "Open".
How to transfer a public page to a group
As we said earlier, only a group can be closed, but not a public page.
If you encounter any difficulties when transferring a public to a group, then the instructions below will help you:
- Go to the community page.
- Under the avatar is a button with three dots. Click on it.
- Select "Transfer to Group".
- Confirm the action.
Remember! Transfer can be done once every 30 days. Therefore, your decision should be balanced and well thought out, as there will be no chance to change your mind in the near future.
How to add people to a closed VKontakte group
One of the most frequently asked questions when working with closed/private communities is "Where do I accept applications to join?".
The whole catch is that if there are no applications, then this will not be indicated anywhere. This confuses many administrators. They try to find a page with applications when there are none, and, as a result, face failure.
So, to accept the application, you must be an administrator (not a moderator) and follow the instructions:
- Go to "Community Management".
- On the right, find and select the "Participants" section.
Important! If there are applications, then in the participants section there will be an additional subsection “Applications”. If there are no applications, then there will be no such subsection.
- Go to the "Applications" subsection, and then approve or reject them by clicking the appropriate button.
As you can see, it is the absence of the “Applications” subsection that raises many questions on this topic. But knowing this feature, you will never have such problems.
Now, with regards to sending invitations. Almost all community leaders know how to do it. But we decided to discuss this point as well.
So, to send invitations you need:
- Under the avatar, click on the "You are a member" button.
- Select "Invite Friends".
- After that, a window with a list of your recent friends will open. Opposite each will be the "Send invitation" button. By clicking it, you will send an invitation.
After the done actions, close the window and wait until your friends agree to join.
Remember that and no more than 40 per day.
Pros and cons of closed VK groups
Let's draw a small line under all of the above and try to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages:
The benefits of closed/private communities include:
- Confidentiality - no one (except members) will know what is published within the group;
- It is possible to choose between closed and private;
- Pretty easy to use (especially after reading this article).
The disadvantages include:
- Such communities are difficult to promote, since people do not have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with your content before joining;
- There is no way to configure auto-acceptance of applications according to certain criteria (for example, from 18 years of age and older).
Outcome
We talked about open and closed groups. We analyzed all the main nuances of working with them: how to create, how to change, how to add people, etc.
Now you know what is the difference between them and you can use the knowledge gained in your work. We hope our article was helpful to you.
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