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Facebook rolling out new search feature


Facebook rolls out new search feature (WHAM photo)
Facebook rolls out new search feature (WHAM photo)
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Facebook is rolling out a new way to connect with others. It's called the Facebook Groups Discover tool.

"What we are seeing on Facebook is that that village is really becoming virtual," said Merrill Feather, Facebook Groups Product Marketing Manager.

Feather says more and more parents are connecting on the social media site.

"We are also seeing parents themselves come together and share with one another about challenges they might be having," she said.

For instance there's the Flower City Parents Network group. It's for parents and others with an interest in Rochester city schools. It doesn't have to be a public group; you can create your own groups to share privately among certain family members and friends.

"For example I have a small group of about 15 people that's just my immediate family and I often share photos of my son with just that group of folks," said Feather.

The idea is to provide platforms for issues that matter to you and the new search tool will allow you to better find those groups.

"The Facebook groups discover tool is really going to be that one stop shop for you to find the group that's right for you," said Feather.

That new search tool will roll out May 9th on Facebook.

You can find tips on how to create your own Facebook group below.


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