How Do I Find and Join Groups on Alignable?

Groups are where the most important activity on Alignable happens — networking, events, Q&A, learning, and community discussions all take place inside groups. Finding and joining the right groups is one of the most effective ways to grow your visibility and connections on the platform.

Types of Groups on Alignable

There are three types of groups on Alignable:

• Community Groups — Closed, local groups focused on news and topics relevant to a specific geographic area. You are automatically placed in a community group based on your zip or postal code. You cannot join a community group outside your area unless you sponsor (advertise in) that community.
• Topic and Networking Groups — Open groups where members ask questions, share advice, and discuss topics relevant to that group's focus. Any member can join these groups.
• Industry Groups — Closed, peer-to-peer groups for members in the same industry. You are placed in an industry group based on the industry listed on your profile. These groups are restricted to industry-specific members — for example, a Real Estate Agent cannot join the Health Coaches industry group.

What You Can Do in a Group

Once you join a group, you can:

• Post discussions and comment on other members' posts
• Register for and attend events hosted in the group
• Find and connect with like-minded members
• Gain access to group specific resources

How to Find and Join a Group

1. Click Groups in the top navigation.
2. Click the Discover tab on the sub navigation menu.
   1. Or use the search function in the top left and select groups
3. Browse groups by interest, topic, or business type.
4. Click Join to join the group. If the group is private, click Request to Join instead.

How Many Groups Should I Join?

You can join as many groups as you'd like, but Alignable recommends only joining groups you can actively participate in. To get real value from a group, you should post, comment, like posts, and attend events. Active participation is what builds visibility and leads to meaningful connections — simply joining without engaging will not move the needle.