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# Facebook Groups Reviews
**Vendor:** Meta Platforms, Inc  
**Category:** [Customer-to-Customer (C2C) Community Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-to-customer-c2c-community-marketing)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 667
## About Facebook Groups
Facebook Groups are dedicated spaces within the Facebook platform where users can connect, share, and collaborate around common interests, activities, or affiliations. These groups serve as virtual communities, enabling members to engage in discussions, share content, and organize events in a focused environment. Key Features and Functionality: - Privacy Settings: Groups can be set as public, private (visible), or private (hidden), allowing administrators to control membership visibility and access. - Content Sharing: Members can post text, photos, videos, and links, facilitating rich and diverse interactions. - Event Coordination: Groups offer tools to create and manage events, making it easier to organize gatherings or activities. - Buy and Sell Features: For Sale Groups provide functionalities for listing items, including adding descriptions, prices, and pickup/delivery details. Sellers can mark items as available or sold and maintain a catalog of previously sold items. - Shops in Groups: This feature allows groups to have a dedicated shop section where members can purchase merchandise related to the group&#39;s theme, such as apparel or accessories. - Product Recommendations: Members can seek and provide product recommendations within the group, enhancing the shopping experience through community insights. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Facebook Groups address the need for community and connection by offering a platform where individuals can gather around shared interests or goals. They facilitate meaningful interactions, knowledge sharing, and support among members. For businesses and organizations, Groups serve as a tool to build brand communities, engage with customers, and even drive sales through integrated shopping features. By fostering a sense of belonging and providing specialized functionalities, Facebook Groups enhance user engagement and satisfaction within the broader social media landscape.




## Facebook Groups Reviews
  ### 1. Facebook Groups...forums for the like-minded ones!

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Amrut B. | General Surgeon, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 19, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook Groups allow the users to be a part of the group with similar interests. The members of the groups receive regular updates relevant to the Group title.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Certain groups are not appealing, and yet one may get persistent requests to join the groups. Facebook Groups can be better by filtering out the group invitations from strangers.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Facebook Groups are for like-minded people who share their passion and interests under a common forum or platform.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Facebook Groups help us get updates and information relevant to the group members. It helps in saving our productive time, by focussing on the relevant piece of information.

  ### 2. Facebook Groups

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Arts and Crafts | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I love have you can create your own Facebook group that are public or private, or join preestablished groups that are relevant to you and what it is you are needing to market!

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

There honestly is not anything that I dislike about Facebook groups. I have not had any major bad experiences within the groups I am in, minus maybe a few people who do not like to adhere to group rules; but that is an easy fix.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Don't be afraid to reach out to facebook support if you run into any issues or have concerns about your group or a group you're a member of!

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The only problems I have ever ran into would be people not wanting to adhere to the groups rules. However, some benefits I have found are the ease of establishing group rules and requiring them to accept before joining.

  ### 3. Good functionality, though engagement has dropped off significantly

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Benjamin B. | Founder, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook Groups provides a good way to post content and engage with my clients, in theory. When Facebook reigned as the top social media platform, all worked well, though engagement and participation has dropped significantly as people navigated to Instagram, where it's virtually impossible to engage in multiple conversations with multiple people all in one common area.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Unfortunately, fewer people use Facebook now than in the past. I can't engage with my clients in the same way because they simply don't spend time on Facebook anymore. I've gravitated toward email, which is admittedly more difficult to run because it's hard to have 'smaller-scale conversations that Facebook otherwise makes easy.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Facebook Groups was a way for me to keep in touch with clients and provide them updates on TastePro's progress while also sharing content around how consumers are engaging with our service and how they could in turn leverage that knowledge to their advantage. I was able to better engage with my client network.

  ### 4. Everyone is on Facebook

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Alma (Mia) K. | Director Of Compliance, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I like it because I can connect with my friends and family, 
Share pictures and send messages 
I can use video call option 
Facebook improved its service so much lately 
Like for example now you have a bunch of reactions you can leave not just like

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes when watching videos theirs a lot of ads
But except that Facebook works properly I would not change anything

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use Facebook groups a lot, I use them for advertising my business for free.
Facebook groups a very helpful if you want to reach out to a lot of people for free, like post jobs ads, notices etc.

  ### 5. Groups instead of pages

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Elanchezhiyan R. | Founder and CEO, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

There's more reach in groups when compared to pages. Groups are also good to create convos and connect with people. Can be used for promoting content pieces as well

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Groups can have better functionalities with respect to the purpose. Some people use for community engagement, some use it for promotions. Customising the group Depending on the use case should be added as a function in the future.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I've been able to get new clients.
I've been able to promote my business offerings and various partnership opportunities.
Have connected with quite a lot of like minded people.

  ### 6. Very usefull for comunicate

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Alejandra P. | Marketing coordinator, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 07, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

It's easy to use; there are many tools for making a publication and moderating the group. We can create surveys to find out what customers like, what topic they want to talk about, among other things. We can post photos, and it's a place where all customers' ideas can be expressed

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes there are posts out of place, which is undetectable to group administrators. More attention is needed in this part. A tool is required to prevent spam because there are a lot.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

It's a good tool, but be careful with the spam and other nasty things people can put on it.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It helps me communicate with customers and company workers more efficiently—Facebook groups have the necessary tools for efficient communication with the customer.
Helped increase customer and team loyalty

  ### 7. Great Way to Find Your Tribe

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jonathan F. | Content Writer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 03, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I created a Facebook group last year when I realized that the specific type of group I'd been looking for didn't exist. It now has 300 or so members, so I've been able to find others interested in the niche.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

It bothers me when people spam or post inappropriate content, but that's not the fault of Facebook. As the group owner, I'm able to moderate it.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

If you want to gather a group of like-minded people who share an interest, Facebook Groups is a great way to do it.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

My group has helped me bring together people interested in wild west steampunk, a specific niche in the overall steampunk genre. They share cosplays, books, and a lot more. Also, as an author of steampunk western fiction, I'm able to share my books and my convention appearances with the group.

  ### 8. Really helpful information and great to network

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Roze F. | Marketing and Partnerships Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 08, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Being part of numerous groups on Facebook has helped me get information quicker, know the latest trends in that industry or what's happening around seminars, workshops, or webinar.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes there is an overload of information, and you may get notifications quite often if it's a fairly active group. You will see it on your newsfeed regularly.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The benefit is getting information quick. If you post a question and need help in a big Facebook group, you will get lots of people helping you out or pointing you in the right direction.

  ### 9. Facebook Groups

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Events Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 23, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

What I like best about Facebook groups is that there is more control over what happens. You're able to to monitor what people are saying and censor it/report it to the moderators. Also your able to use it as a selling point.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

What I dislike about Facebook groups is that there are still chances for bots/fake profiles to ease there way into the group somehow even with the new protections put in place.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The problems being solved are all personal in my case. I'm able to find housing, connect with old school friends, and also advertise my events in the groups that are tailored for such things. The benefits from that is your able to network with others in the process.

  ### 10. Facebook Groups Are a Game Changer!

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** LaShanda M. J. | Owner at United Family Services LLC, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 15, 2022

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

What I like best about Facebook groups are that they give people on Facebook the opportunity to connect in a more intimate way.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

What I dislike about Facebook groups is that they do not allow much flexibility when it comes to the design and layout.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The problems that I am solving with Facebook groups are being able to be an influence in a more intimate way. More of like a focus group.

  ### 11. Facebook Groups is still a powerful tool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ayo O. | PPC Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 23, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook has come a very long way from just being a social media to posting images, videos and links. Now, using Facebook Groups, you can actually use it as a means of micro membership site. Using this to create a community, public or private that have a common goal.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

To be fair, in other to use Facebook Group properly nowadays, you need time and practice. It has become a big tool or (micro) website as it were compared to the earlier days.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Save money. Yeah! Using a Facebook group can save you a  lot of (initial setup) money for having a membership site for your business. This is why using it is highly recommended.

  ### 12. Incredible way to create a niche audience and have intimate relationship with customers

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Gaby P. | Business Development Representative, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 24, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I like how easy it is to create a group and how you can plug your own group through other channels. For example, if you had a YouTube channel and, in the end, say, "join my exclusive FB group for more money-saving tips!" It's a great way to grow your following and diversify.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I don't like that you need to have a Facebook to preview a group - I understand that you need to have a profile to BE in a group. Still, for someone wanting to preview the group and consider if it is worth joining, they need a profile to view, which acts as a barrier to entry.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am solving the problem of where to find like-minded individuals. There is a group for EVERYTHING! So you can simply type in your interest and then find your people from there.

  ### 13. Fb Groups have change the game!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Writing and Editing | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 12, 2022

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I love how versatile Facebook Groups can be. I have found so many exciting groups to start new projects or learn more about different topics.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Some groups are private and they can take a long time to answer to a joining request. And the "invite friends" tool to the group does not work when it's a private group.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Look specifically for the groups around your area to get the most out of the tool. There is almost every topic you can imagine in Facebook Groups. Take your time to find your favorites.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Recycling, reusing, regifting, learning more about my neighborhood, looking for new rent spaces, and so much more.

  ### 14. Easy and intuitive way to connect

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Katie C. | UX Designer and Researcher, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 23, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I love that I can check messages any time within the Facebook portal. I can see who else is in my group, if we have mutual friends, and even message them directly even if we are not connected on Facebook.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I use Facebook Groups for the Buy Nothing Project. I love that it's easy and convenient, but it still ties me down to Facebook when I'd rather not use it very much anymore. I wish it was separate from that.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm able to connect with neighbors in my city and see their photos and get to know them more. It fosters the online connection, which hopefully someday will lead to offline connections once everyone feels safe doing so.

  ### 15. Awesomeness is the Word!!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Prince H. | Marketing & Branding Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 23, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

A good way to connect with people and close ones either its office group, family group, specific genre of likeness, or interests. The groups are really good way to communicate and share the views.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I won't state dislikeness but can give some suggestions to improve:

1. If Live video option can be added for group people to share the message to the specific group.
2. Reminder option to remind them again and again via notofication.
3. Imagine Whatsapp groups merged with facebook ones
4. Sharing photos and videos via facebook group to whatsapp group.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

- Being connected with people, colleagues, team mates, associates.
- SHaring the same interests
- Getting updated information about the specific product or likeness.

  ### 16. Great depending on what you want to use it for...

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Nicholas K. | Marketing Director, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 24, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Using Facebook Groups is a great way to connect with your customers and others like your customers using a platform and controls with which they're already familiar. It also allows nicely for user-generated content.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

You have little control over the system and what your group members see. You don't know what specific group members log in or see your content unless they react or comment. And even then, you can't pull this data out of the system to see it.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We were using Facebook Groups to stream live events to our customers. We opted to use Groups because we create a private group and approve who was allowed in and who was not. And then, we were able to stream just inside the group so viewers who did not pay for the event were not able to see the event.

  ### 17. Great way to connect with peers

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Laurel R. | D, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 01, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I appreciate being able to connect with others with similar interests. I like being able to hold conversations in the group and see everyone's comments. I think Facebook Groups are really easy to use.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

The only thing I don't understand is why everyone in the group doesn't see every group post. Each post has a different number of people who see it.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are using Facebook Groups for thought leadership and brand awareness. We share content that is relevant to the Facebook Group Users' interests, such as webinars, ebooks, etc.

  ### 18. Great for networking and finding new projects!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Kriti A. | Content and Film Programmer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 31, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I work as a freelance content writer and filmmaker, and most of the work I have got is with the help of Facebook Groups! Facebook is a great app for social networking, but the groups take it up a notch and help you connect with like-minded people. There are specific groups for specific needs and thanks to a lot of resourceful groups, I have been able to get a lot of projects and assignments. For example, there are many groups specifically made in the interest of content writers which connect writers with employers from around the world. Since all of the groups are human-administered, it is very easy to moderate each group and make them need-specific.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Again. Facebook groups are human-administered, so there's nothing that is too problematic with these groups.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Facebook groups have been helping me get internships, jobs, freelance projects for a long time now and they continue to do so. I really love the fact that it helps like-minded people form communities and share information of value with each other. I use Facebook groups for leisure (groups of my favorite movies and shows), and work (groups for jobs, internships, projects). Features for group admins like being able to decide who can enter the group (on the basis of their answers to preset questions), review each post before publishing it, and being able to moderate the group and make it a good experience for every member are just some of the many good ones. It's a really great experience to be using Facebook Groups.

  ### 19. Facebooks Groups for C2C Marketers

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Marketing and Advertising | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

One of the things that I find most helpful about Facebook groups is that creating your own group gives you an opportunity to develop leads from an actively engaged virtual community of people that show interest in your solutions. With Facebook groups you're also able to communicate directly with your customers in a one to one relationship setting.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

One of the things that's most challenging about Facebook groups is that customers aren't always immediately trusting of it, since it's via a social platform for business which is still a big unconventional. Another thing that's challenging is not everyone knows how to use the group for efficiency, some customer users have a stronger learning curve than others and have to be reminded of how the group functions and it's purpose.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Facebook groups allows me to connect with a community of folks that are already together in one spot seeking a similar purpose or solution. Facebook groups allow me an authentic and convenient way to connect with leads and perform customer service. Another benefit is engagement, customer engagement is encouraged and more easily assessed through these groups.

  ### 20. Facebook groups are vital for daily connection

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 15, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

In the instances where friends/colleagues cannot text through regular phone plans, Facebook groups make things easier to have daily connection that has the ability to remain private. Not to mention, this also keeps activities in our everyday lives organized when we have multiple different groups that serve varying purposes.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

In groups that have a large quantity of people, sometimes posts may get lost or are difficult to refind once you have clicked off. Of course, this is the intent of the group though, to be able to share a multitude of things across a large platform. But, sometimes this can become frustrating. It is also difficult when moderators/admins do not approve posts, for example, in a news group for my local town, there was a large fire that many people did not know about because the admin was on vacation and did not approve the post from a member letting people know.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Facebook groups allow connection from all over when were not together. In the instance of the News group, I know what is going on in my hometown without being physically present. It is nice to be able to connect whenever I need it. I can also find people that have same hobbies, skills, etc in addition to locating groups for needs, such as if I need to sell something. There are many benefits.

  ### 21. Inform Your Team or Customers with FB Groups

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Recreational Facilities and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 16, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

This application allows for communications with your team and or clients in an environment that can be open, controlled, or locked from outside people depending on who you'd like to give access to.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

If someone doesn't have Facebook, this opportunity becomes null. However, the majority of people in our society today have Facebook, so it would be a rare occasion for this to be a problem.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Consistent dialogue amongst our team members within closed groups. Members are able to openly talk about different subject matter related to the tasks we're currently trying to complete as well as ask questions for things they're not sure about.

  ### 22. Great to keep interaction with customers

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Hardware | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Can post whenever you want to your group of followers who follow your content (no worries about spamming people with topics they could care less about).  You get insight into how many people have viewed the particular post, also providing them the option to comment or ask questions.  Get updates if someone does comment, like, or share your posts.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

To reach people that aren't currently following requires paid advertising.   It would be nice if they if there was another way to advertise to perspective clients.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is easy to get the word out on anything new, whether it be sales, tech news, alerts, or company information.  Easy for customers to get in contact if they see something they want more clarification on or to provide important feedback.

  ### 23. Great conversations with organic reach

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Christian C. | Site Coordinator, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 21, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook groups is a great way to reach more people, while simultaneously creating community instead of just posting.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Overall, FB groups does what it promises. The only downfall in my opinion is that it's hosted through Facebook which has seen a decline in younger users.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Non-profits have struggled with marketing through FB pages lately due to algorithm changes. Therefore, groups allows for a targeting community that reaches the right people organically, and allows for their voices to be heard.

  ### 24. Staying connected

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Marketing and Advertising | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 17, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Love to be able to have easy access to all my favorite people and things that I love. For networking platform the tools are great. I am 100% fan of all Facebook products.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes unable to save or download content I wish I could. Yes, as mentioned sometimes saves and downloads glitch. I would like to  have free developer access if it's different than being one for my personal Facebook.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I can reiterate, that I have been able to connect with Friends, Family and things I love and allow all of those things intertwine with each other.  I love sharing with the Community and truly love the content people put out. Very creative abilities.

  ### 25. Great way to create community

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Alyssa K. | Crossfit L1 Trainer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

It is so easy to connect with community members, answer questions, and hold live fun events. You can also create polls to see what your members are thinking and what they want.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

It can be easily interrupted by spammers even with the membership questions to weed them out. It does require monitoring gif members and comments

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am creating a community and finding a way for people with the same condition to connect and collaborate

  ### 26. User friendly but limited functionality

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

My ambassadors are already on Facebook so they don't need to download a new app to use the platform!

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

There is not much you can do with a Facebook group other than post and hope people engage. It's not great for tracking whether someone retained information or completed a task, and there are very limited insights to be had.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I work with a team of young brand ambassadors and need a way to reach them effectively (young people can be bad with email) this is a great one stop shop for them to get info, but it is hard to tell if they are checking and staying updated with limited insights.

  ### 27. Best platform to promote and grow your small business.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** RAHUL G. | Business Development Associate, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 18, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

It allows you to create groups of people, here you can post something, and these users will engage with your post as per their interests. If you are running a small business, then this is the best place to promote your business. You can post about your services or product and you can find the real audience,

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Unwanted people may create disturbances in the group, although the admin can remove them. But, in the absence of admin, it becomes hard to manage these people.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm promoting and growing my business with the help of this platform. It is helping me to market my business to the right community.

  ### 28. Facebook Groups Review

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** David Piper P. | Office Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I think the feedback I receive from all of the different people in each group that I am in.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

The trolls, when they say mean things or don't have anything positive to contribute. Or the profiles that aren't real people trying to spam you.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

I don't really have recommendations

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I solve problems at work with the advice I receive from others. The best benefit is how fast people respond to the questions.

  ### 29. A great way to build an online community marketplace

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ade O. | Instructor, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 22, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

It makes it easy for me to create a safe community for people to make transactions. Using the "rules" feature helps enforce stability. I like it more than Discord and Instagram.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I dislike how challenging it is to remove members that don't follow group rules quickly. It can add features that let you remove members without blocking them easier.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm able to create a safe marketplace for buyers and sellers in my area. I can make more sales by doing this. My productivity has increased since using  Facebook groups.

  ### 30. Great to keep work groups updated

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Maureen F. | Marketing Vendor Coordinator, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

It's an easy way to share information instead of bombarding employees with emails.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

We used to be able to see exactly who saw a post. Now it's just a number with no member names anymore.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

I recommend turning on member questions to avoid spammers trying to gain access.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are solving the issue of email overload. It's great to create a poll that employees can vote on when they get a chance. We also use it to announce new features that not everyone needs to see.

  ### 31. Too Broad and UnManaged

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Romi M. | Board Advisor, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Clearly Facebook is a pathway to almost anyone who is online.  So in that sense, the built in scale is by definition there.  There is no substitute for that easy scale.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

The issue unfortunately is twofold:  the scale is great but also dilutive.  The more people the better but also the more people dilutes propensity. Second, FB is always in control.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The problem is how to reach affinity groups/communities with new product ideas quickly. Also without breaking the bank.  One can do that on FB but with dilution.  one can pay more elsewhere and get a better set of opportunities versus just raw 'leads"

  ### 32. It's a great way to connect people who are already using FB as a communication tool

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Marketing and Advertising | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I like the fact that it allows us to chat, comment, and post in the same group with different levels of privacy. It encourages interactions between the clients and the organization.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

They kept blocking my business account that I recently registered because they thought I might be a fraud or something. I tried to talk to the customer support team of Facebook, but it's just so hard to get through the automation.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Please use your old account instead a newly registered account.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are hearing more of our clients' opinions and thoughts in real-time, which is excellent. It means that we don't have to send individual or mass emails to our clients asking them about all the little things we are changing.

  ### 33. Is all about community

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Real Estate | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I like that you can create and attract the right audience for the message or service. As wisdom phrase said, millionaires create networks, so it is straightforward to create a network and find people that share the same passion for your service or referals as it is very likely that the friends will also be interested in the same as your client.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Your competitors can copy and see what you are doing, so it could be tricky to hide or ignore the request. Also they could "steal your leads".

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

connection especially during these times is vital to stay top of mind of your clients and stay connected

  ### 34. Why Facebook Groups are Vital for Marketing

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Mattress D. | CMO, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 24, 2022

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Direct access to my customer base and ability to hit on a different algorithm.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Not too many things to be honest, mostly that it's too similar to a Facebook fan page.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I've been able to reach my audiences and create a conversation/dialogue. Benefits equal more sales, increased conversations, convertions, traffic to website, and much more, for starters.

  ### 35. Extremely helpful

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Olivia N. | Freelance Writer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 15, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

The fact that there is a variety of groups to choose from. This service offers a wider audience for you to share your products with.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I haven't experienced any problems with this software. There is a wide variety of groups to choose from and plenty of people to help you.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Try it. It's great!

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am seeking new clients with this software. I feel like this helps bring my business into a new world, so to speak.

  ### 36. Helpful for business growth or special interests

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Rachael F. | Owner, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 31, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I like that Facebook groups are a way to organically connect on Facebook. That's especially important for businesses that are struggling to get their content seen on business pages. I also like that you find groups for so many different special interests.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I know you can join groups from a business page, but there's a culture that encourages joining from your personal page which can be a bit weird to include when you're trying to do business. Also, sometimes the groups get to be too busy and fill up the whole feed.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The problem is Facebook's difficulty with growing business pages and getting people to see the content businesses post. It has been helpful to have a community to network or connect on Facebook like people used to do.

  ### 37. I like Facebook Groups

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Libraries | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 10, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Groups can be a useful tool for friends and family to gather in a place where the info isn't public. It can also be a great tool for small businesses and other shops.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes groups can be overwhelming and the admins and moderators have trouble getting notifications correctly. Issues with the app mostly, but it seems to be getting better.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

They can be useful. If you haven't already, definitely give it a try. People coming together in one space can be super beneficial.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I enjoy joining facebook groups that are not public and feel like I can post more anonymously in them rather than just on my wall. I use them for assistance in children's librarianship.

  ### 38. Facebook Groups - Find your next Customer, Investor, Colleague, Friend and more

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 27, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

The custom features really help to create a full fledged community. The controls given to the group admins are amazing and really help to keep control on conversations and provide a better experience to the group members.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook groups should be allowed to index on Google Search Results Pages (SERP) to enable better discovery for them and acquire new members. Also, analytics should also reflect discussion level insights to optimize them for better engagement.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Leverage the Facebook groups to develop a community of brand advocates and spread eWoM for the brand.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We have created a community to solve student enquiries w.r.t identifying the right career & academic program, finding accommodation near the university campus, sharing academic resources between the group members etc. 

The prime benefit is the Electronic Word of Mouth (or eWoM) that the brand is getting by engaging deeply with its group members.

  ### 39. Veriaty & Fast moving technology.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** KSY Pc General PTY Ltd Y. | Director Of Operations, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 16, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook groups started of as a social platform and evolved into entrepreneurial paradise. Commerce and advertising, among other's. No Competition Mark Zuckerberg one of a kind.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Well they are apparently working on it finally, but fake profiling trolls that disrupts the Working Flow. More payment methods and strictor security to faze out Scams.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am actually involved in a variety of projects with Facebook as a developer and I am running a few group's not for profit but doing my part to help other entrepreneurs evolve. Yes it has extremely.

  ### 40. Facebook Groups: Stay Updated!

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

What I like best about the groups is that there is a community for everyone! No one can feel left out! I also like that there are rules for each group and admins are pretty strict about following them, which helps to keep out the clutter!

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

What I dislike is that sometimes is it hard to find the right group for you...there could be 10+ groups for your interest and it takes a moment to see which one is a good fit for you!

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I have been able to solve many of my questions about several hobbies that I am interested in as well as reconnect with friends from high school and even interact more frequently through a family group!

  ### 41. Very Useful and Personal!

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook groups makes it easy to connect with relevant audiences and community members based on shared interests! There are such a wide variety of groups to choose from, so you can really make sure that those in a specific group match your audience.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes it's hard to determine how frequently other users check Facebook Groups, so you don't have a full understanding of the immediate impact of your post, unless people like or comment on your post.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Make sure you accurately describe your Facebook Group so people know the topic!

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Being able to market and target members in my immediate community. I have been able to sell many items, for example, or learn about what is happening in my neighborhood.

  ### 42. Facebook Groups

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Fund-Raising | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 26, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

A sense of community, threads for input, can localize or use for a team project

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes I don't see all the notifications from important groups to me, even if my notification settings are set to receive them.  Would like to see them according to most recent, not just a recently bumped up comment.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Great to build community

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

An alternative for a group text, ability to have multi geographies with for a common reason.  Great for learning.

  ### 43. Great Tool for Similiar Product Interests

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** daniel e. | web developer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 29, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

It's an excellent place for customers to collaborate on ideas and opinions on the products. It's also an excellent tool for the social media department, as they can monitor the feedback within the groups. It consolidates the feedback and chatter to one spot, and often if it's not the best comments, it keeps them contained to that one area. It also strengthens brand loyalty by having a sense of community and belonging to whichever subject matter the group is about; this usually results in higher sales.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

On the flip side, having a lot of the groups' comments and discussions not shareable and creates a place where everyone usually is on the same page. Groups can generate higher sales but also hinders the ability to touch more people outside of their circle. To get in these groups, you usually have to answer a few questions, and the moderator will decide if you should join. I get the reasoning behind this, but I could see some conflicts as well.

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

If you want an excellent tool for social media and UX groups, Facebook Groups is a brilliant and intuitive tool in your arsenal. I could see smaller businesses playing a massive role to the outreach of the customer, especially with anything retail.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Some problems we are solving with Facebook groups are strengthening brand loyalty by creating a space for people to bounce ideas off each other and have a sense of community. Also, getting an open forum for questions in one easily manageable area has been very helpful for our social media and UX departments. The ability to monitor the group with ease and no special tools or training have worked well.  Lastly, the cost versus payoff is phenomenal!

  ### 44. Build Effective Community

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jeanine S. | CEO, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I love the way you're able to have real conversations with people that have a shared interest. It's often times the best part of social media. These groups turn into real life friends that meet up and turn into life long connections. I've met some of my favorite people in Facebook groups.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I don't dislike anything. In order for Facebook groups to work, people have to engage. If no one wants to talk, the group will suck.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm solving my social life. I learn how to cook. I get dating advice. I get health food advice. I meet people to collaborate with artistically. I meet people to visit nationally and internationally. My network is huge because of Facebook groups.

  ### 45. Facebook Groups

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Robb A. | Owner, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Nothing really stands out. It's the standard-issue group type setup with an admin and various moderators. It's typical Facebook mediocrity. Most groups are built around the personal or business "needs and desires" of the admin. If I want to start a group it's fairly easy as long as I don't appear to violate their so-called community standards.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Like with many other group-type setups, the moderator and admin have way too much power. If there's a personality conflict or an admin simply disagrees with your premise, you can get muted or kicked out of the group. If the admin wants to take the group private, they take the group private. Whether you agree or not makes no difference. There's no real way to structure a democratic hierarchy in one of these groups so more people have a say in its direction. What frequently happens is the admin loses interest and the group fades away and just sits there, like dead wood.

Really, Facebook decided groups would be a great way of keeping people involved so their metrics look better to advertisers. I sincerely believe that's about as much thought as they put into the concept.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I don't think I'm solving any problems with Facebook groups. I have realized no benefits. I consider most of it a monumental waste of time.

  ### 46. Great Way to Encourage Community & Communication

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook groups are fantastic for encouraging a sense of community amongst a specific demographic of people. They are very easy to use and we have found that conversation is always organic within each of our groups. Any announcements that need to be made to our group members are also a breeze.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Sometimes we have several announcements to pin in our group, but if you have several pinned, it's hard to see them all as the group usually highlights the most recent pin only.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Benefits - it allows our network of alumni to all communicate amongst themselves which is a highlight of our service that we promote heavily. They love that they can ask questions to other alumni of our program and find help almost instantly when someone else responds to them. This has helped take the burden off our Student Affairs team as all the questions are not being directed at them.

  ### 47. FB Groups the One Stop Info Center!!!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Garry R. | Technical Product Specialist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 24, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

I love the fact that there is a group for everything! From grilling to pool maintenance to IVF support groups it has helped me and my family in so many ways. It is my goto for everything now and days!

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Nothing at all. Facebook groups are wonderful!

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Search for groups. there is one for everyone!

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

From how to Grill on my new Blackstone to how to maintain my new in group pool it has helped me so much. The community on FB groups is wonderful. My wife has been part of an IVF group from our fertility struggles and it has saved us thousands of dollars with some of the recommendations for medicines they have shared as well as comforting us and helping us with any questions we have.

  ### 48. Facebook Groups are great for community Engagement!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Corey V. | Digital Operations Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 18, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

It's an easy way to speak directly to fans or customers to gain insights on product suggestions, get the word out about any promotions, or receive general feedback.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

There isn't much to dislike about Facebook Groups. It's been nothing but a positive experience for us from the start—nothing to improve here, in our opinion. We like Facebook Groups!

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are reaching many customers quickly. Since they are accustomed to checking their phone after receiving a Facebook notification, we are able to reach our customers efficiently.

  ### 49. Facebook Needs Better Tools

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 31, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook is easiest for communities and groups. No other social media has that space for groups to come together and engage like on Facebook. Facebook is also one of the most well-known platforms, so having people adopt it isn't a hard ask. More people on Facebook than like Reddit, Twitch, or Patreon, the new group/community platforms. The tools are there, and it's simple to set up.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

I don't think the analytics tools for Facebook groups are user-friendly at all. I count and count the metrics manually and then compare them to the analytics tool, and they never match. I can't figure it out, so I don't find Facebook Groups reliable for that. Also, the interface for managing a Facebook group is very overwhelming, and the screen is jam-packed with everything. Maybe they prioritize mobile and have left desktop behind in terms of better interface?

**Recommendations to others considering Facebook Groups:**

Just go for it! Facebook is free to use and if it doesn't work out, adapt to the parameters or it's ok to move to another platform. It's awfully easy to get started, minimal effort.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The problem we solve is having an easy social platform to create groups. Using this from a business perspective, you never know which groups will take off successfully and which won't, so you aren't investing a lot of money, time, and effort into creating a space that might not work.

  ### 50. Facebook group fot Business and for Studies

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Monika P. | Business Operations Associate, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 08, 2021

**What do you like best about Facebook Groups?**

Facebook groups are beneficial for the students and those doing business and want extensive customer engagement. Facebook Groups nowadays are also used to buy, rent houses in different cities. These features of Facebook groups are beneficial. For a student who is looking for the preparation for some competitive exams, then there are so many preparation groups present on Facebook, which not only motivates students but also provides the right approach for the studies. These groups also help students to share their ideas, techniques regarding any particular method to share solutions to the questions.

**What do you dislike about Facebook Groups?**

Things I dislike about the Facebook groups are a large number of groups running on Facebook, which are not helpful, and they continuously sent invites to a person to join their group. Also, there are various groups on Facebook that are doing business and are also scamming people by giving them false hope about their product. Such things and scams should be monitored and should be taken down immediately.

**What problems is Facebook Groups solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Problems that I am solving using Facebook groups are that since I am a corporate employee, I keep on shifting to different cities for my work. So, Facebook groups help me a lot by providing the leads of the rental properties. This makes my job very easy as I only have to reach the owner and finalize the property. I also use Facebook groups for my higher studies. There are certain beneficial study groups in which students can discuss their problems with other students and get the relevant answer to their problems.


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