Facebook Group Guides, formerly known as "Units" or "Social Learning Units," are a powerful tool for organizing content and creating a structured experience for your members. Whether you're running a course, a coaching group, or simply want to keep important information from getting lost, Guides can be a game-changer.

Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to add and effectively organize Guides in your Facebook Group.

Step 1: Enable the Guides Feature
Before you can use Guides, you need to make sure the feature is enabled for your group.

Go to your Group's settings. On the left-hand side of your group's page, look for "Group Settings" (or "Edit Group Settings").

Add a feature. Scroll down to "Other features" and click "Add new."

Select "Guides." Find the "Guides" feature set and click "Add set."

Note: In some cases, the Guides feature may be tied to a "Social Learning" group type. If you can't find Guides, you may need to change your group type in the settings first.

Step 2: Create Your First Guide
Once the feature is enabled, you'll see a "Guides" tab on the main page of your group.

Click on the "Guides" tab.

Click "Create a Guide." You'll be prompted to give your Guide a title and an optional description.

Name your Guide strategically. The title should be clear and descriptive. Think about the user experience. For example, "Start Here: The Welcome Guide," "Module 1: The Basics," or "Key Resources."

Step 3: Add Posts to Your Guides
You can add content to your Guides in two ways: creating a new post directly in the Guide, or adding an existing post.

Option A: Post Directly to a Guide

Click on the Guide you want to add to.

Click "Add Post" within the Guide.

Write your post just as you normally would on Facebook. You can add text, photos, videos, or links. This post will automatically appear in your main group feed but will also be permanently saved within that Guide.

Option B: Add an Existing Post

Find the post you want to add in your group's feed.

Click the three dots (...) in the top-right corner of the post.

Select "Add to Guide."

Choose the Guide you want to add it to from the list. This is a great way to save valuable posts from the past and organize them for new members.

Step 4: Organize and Reorder Your Guides
Organization is the key to making this feature effective. A well-organized set of Guides acts as a roadmap for your members.

Reorder your Guides: Go to the "Guides" tab. You'll see a small reorder icon (often three dots or a menu icon). Click on it and you can drag and drop your Guides into a logical sequence. A good starting point is to have a "Welcome" or "Getting Started" Guide at the top.

Reorder posts within a Guide: Within a specific Guide, you can also reorder the posts. This is useful for creating a sequential learning experience, such as a multi-step tutorial or a mini-course.

Step 5: Best Practices for Effective Guides
Create a "Welcome" Guide: This should be the first Guide for every new member. Include an introduction to the group, the rules, an FAQ section, and links to important resources. This reduces the number of repetitive questions you have to answer.

Structure Content Logically: Think of your Guides as a curriculum or a series of chapters. Group content by theme or topic. For example, you could have Guides for "Beginner Tips," "Advanced Strategies," and "Member Spotlights."

Don't Overdo It: While it's tempting to put everything in a Guide, stick to the most essential and evergreen content. Overcrowding the Guides section can make it just as hard to navigate as the main feed.

Educate Your Members: When you create a new Guide or add an important post, let your members know about it. You can make an announcement or create a short post explaining what the new Guide is for and why it's a valuable resource for them.

Use Descriptive Titles: Just like with your main posts, a good title for your Guide and the posts within it will make it much more