Create a Screen Name and Public Profile:

This is the first step toward taking part in the communities. Your screen name will be the name by which you are known throughout the site. Creating a public profile allows other members to get to know you a little bit better.

Join Groups:

Find members, groups and events by the information they share including location.

Create Your Own Groups:

Start your own groups and invite members to join them.

Classified Ads:

Connect with members of ThePrysm.com community to buy and sell goods or services by adding classified ads to your groups.

Blog:

Use your group to Blog about what's on your mind and things that are relevant to your group.

Forums:

Participate in discussions about topics that interest you and your group. Forums can be marked private for just your group to see or be public and open to the large ThePrysm.com community.

Create Photo and Video Galleries:

Add photos and videos of your latest outing, family get-together, or group event. Any photos in your galleries can be used in blog entries and you can email slide shows to your friends and family.

Announcements:

Prominently place special messages to your group in this module.

Calendar:

Place events on your group calendar for others to see. Events can be setup to recur and email notifications can be set to automatically remind group members of the event. Your events can also be setup to require RSVPs to aid in your planning.

Message Center:

Send notifications to the whole group or just to certain members.

Member Rights:

Control how much access and rights your members have within the group.

Types of groups that you might like to join or create:

Professional Groups:

People all over the country who are in the same profession as you and who would mutually benefit from professional collaboration.

Clubs, Hobbies, and Special Interest Groups:

People who share any common interest or activity such as support groups, charity groups and investing groups.

Friends and Family Groups:

Invite all of your family and friends to join a group. Share news, photos, blogs and email blasts.

Local Social Groups:

Seek out members who live in your area and form a group to meet new people and stay informed about those who live around you.