Group feature perhaps is not as popular as other features in
Facebook, but it becomes one of mainstay features in Facebook to attract users
in order to be able to interact on each other, in which users can find people
who have the same interest.
To provide convenience, reportedly Facebook is trying to
make improvements. Facebook is testing a feature called Discover which can help
its users to find groups that fit with their preferences. It also has the
ability to provide group recommendations that might suitable for the users.
The new feature can be found in the iOS and Android apps,
featuring more than 25 categories including the categories of education,
school, parenting, and sports. Each category contains a list of group
recommendations based on interest, activities and interests of friends. The
ability of recommendations will evolve over the time so it will be more
accurate with the needs of its users.
However, since this feature is still in testing phase, so
perhaps not all users can see it. Facebook likely will release this feature
only if the benefits provided a significant impact to the users.
Facebook Group itself has undergone a number of changes from
small to large. Starting from a simple gathering place for the community, now
the Group has been offering many features such as polls, notifications, upload
photos and videos, sell products, and also make special discount offers.