Here are the 8 things you'll want to do before inviting members to join your BigTent group.

1.  Set up your membership form.

• Go to manage > invite members > member types and forms.
• Learn more: Video & Guide: How do I collect information from my members upon registration?

2.  Set up you new invitation and new member welcome letters.

• Go to manage > invite members > new invitation settings.
•  Learn more: Video & Guide: How to Customize Member Invitations.

3.  Set up renewals if your group has members renew.

• Go to manage > invite members > renewal settings.
•  Learn more:How do I set up automatic renewals on BigTent?

4.  Set up payments on BigTent.

• Go to manage > accounting > settings.
•  Learn more: How does BigTent disburse funds to my group?

5.  Set up your BigTent public page.

• Go to manage > Group Public page.
• Learn more: Video: What is the Group Public Page? What's on it?

6.  Customize the look and feel of your group.

• Choose a color theme. Go to manage > customization.Learn more: How do I change the theme color or background color of my group?

• Feature content on the group's home page. Learn more: Video & Guide: How do I feature photos, news, polls, or a video on the Buzz page?
• Go to manage > group information to edit information, group picture, and other settings. Learn more: Where do I add or edit information about my group?
• List your group's leadership team for members to see. Learn more: Video: Assigning Leadership Titles

7.  Post a forum message to welcome your members.

• Learn more: Quick Overview: Forums  Find content for your post here.

8.  Send invites to your members.

• Go to manage > invite members and add or invite your members now.

          Check out these helpful guides and FAQs about inviting members to your group: 

• What's the difference between inviting and quick adding members?

• Video & Guide: Inviting members to join your group or subgroup