Groupsites

Groupsites is a platform designed to create private, branded collaboration communities, according to the vendor. It combines the functionality of community software, collaboration tools, and social networks to cater to various use cases such as intranets, extranets, internal team collaboration, and collaborative community sites. Groupsites is said to be suitable for businesses, non-profits, professional associations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies of all sizes. It is widely adopted across industries including associations, education, non-profits, businesses, and healthcare.

Key Features

Subgroups: According to the vendor, Groupsites allows users to create subgroups to organize members into smaller communities or committees. Each subgroup has its own dedicated calendar, file storage, and discussion forum.

Profiles: The vendor states that member profiles capture members' bios, backgrounds, affiliations, and objectives. Profiles are said to empower members to network and connect with each other, while shared profiles facilitate networking and connections within the community.

Forums: According to the vendor, Groupsites provides discussion forums as a platform for members to engage in conversations and share information. Forums can be set up to resemble listservs, allowing members to login or reply via email. The vendor claims that auto-subscribe members to specific forums can increase engagement and facilitate email replies.

Media: Groupsites allows users to upload and share photos and videos from offline events, according to the vendor. Users can create galleries to showcase event photos and videos, and embed videos on the Groupsites' home dashboard page.

Newsletter: The vendor states that Groupsites enables users to send email newsletters to all or a subset of members. Users can create newsletter-style emails with embedded content and rich formatting. According to the vendor, any group email can be turned into an instant discussion topic with a single click.

Files: According to the vendor, Groupsites allows users to share, organize, and comment on any file type within the platform. Users can set up folders visible to all members or limit access based on subgroup membership. The vendor claims that updating files and documents is easy with Groupsites.

Events: According to the vendor, Groupsites centralizes the communication of important dates and events. Users can share event details, send invites, collect RSVPs, and comments. The vendor states that members can import upcoming event dates into their personal calendars.

Messages: The vendor claims that Groupsites enables users to send private messages to individual members within the platform. Users can facilitate direct communication and collaboration between members while maintaining confidentiality and privacy for sensitive discussions.

Blog: According to the vendor, Groupsites allows users to create a group blog to share articles and insights with the community. Users can engage members through blog posts and encourage discussions. The vendor mentions that featured blog posts can be highlighted on the Groupsites' home dashboard page.

Analytics: According to the vendor, Groupsites provides insights into member activity and usage statistics. Users can track member engagement and measure the success of their community. The vendor suggests that analytics can be used to inform decision-making and improve community management.