Whatsapp Communities | What are they and how do you use them?

Summary

In this video, Megs introduces WhatsApp Communities, explaining their purpose and how they differ from regular groups. She demonstrates creating a community, adding groups, and using features like the announcement group, admin controls, and member management. Megs highlights the new functionalities such as larger group sizes, video calls, emoji reactions, and polls. These features enhance communication and organization within communities, offering flexibility and control. Megs encourages viewers to explore these new tools and shares excitement about the potential they bring to WhatsApp.

Takeaways

• 😀 WhatsApp Communities are a new feature allowing you to group multiple WhatsApp groups under a single community.
• 🤔 The main difference between a WhatsApp Group and a Community is the hierarchy, where communities contain multiple groups.
• 👥 Communities can be used for various purposes like neighborhoods, universities, and schools, with sub-groups for classes, subjects, etc.
• 🎥 The video creator made a test community named 'YouTube test' with a test group under it to demonstrate the feature.
• 🔔 Each community has an announcement group for overarching communication to all groups within the community.
• 👩‍💻 Each group within a community can have its own admins and settings, ensuring better control and management.
• 🔗 Members can join communities via invite links, choosing relevant groups to join within the community.
• 🚀 Communities can hold up to 500 groups, making them scalable for large organizations or events.
• 📊 New WhatsApp functionalities include emoji reactions, admin delete options, and in-app polls for gathering data.
• 💬 A person can leave a specific group but remain in the main community for broader communication.

Q & A

What is a WhatsApp Community?

A WhatsApp Community is a feature that allows you to group multiple WhatsApp groups under one umbrella. This hierarchy helps manage and organize different groups related to a larger community like neighborhoods, universities, or schools.

How does a WhatsApp Community differ from a regular WhatsApp group?

A WhatsApp Community differs from a regular group by allowing you to add groups instead of individual participants. It provides a structure where you can manage various groups within a single community.

Can you explain the hierarchy within a WhatsApp Community?

In a WhatsApp Community, the main community can contain multiple groups. Each group can have its own admins and settings, while the community itself has an announcement group for overarching communication.

How do you create a WhatsApp Community?

You can create a WhatsApp Community by going to the community tab, which is at the top on Android and at the bottom on iOS. From there, you can either create a community from scratch or use existing groups.

What is the purpose of the announcement group in a WhatsApp Community?

The announcement group in a WhatsApp Community is used for sending communications that need to reach all members of the community. Messages in this group are sent to all groups within the community.

How can members join a WhatsApp Community?

Members can join a WhatsApp Community via an invite link. They can be added at either the group level or the community level, allowing them to choose which groups are most relevant to them.

What are some new features that come with WhatsApp Communities?

New features include the ability to have up to 500 groups within a community, up to 1024 people in a group, 32-person video calls, emoji reactions, admin delete functionality, and polls for gathering data.

Can someone leave a group but still be part of the community?

Yes, someone can leave a specific group but still remain part of the overall community. They would still receive communications from the announcement group unless they leave the community entirely.

What is the admin delete functionality in WhatsApp Communities?

The admin delete functionality allows admins to remove inappropriate or unwanted messages, giving them more control over the group's content and ensuring a safe environment.

How do polls work in WhatsApp Communities?

Polls allow you to gather data and opinions from group members directly within WhatsApp, eliminating the need to send them to an external survey link.