If you've decided that you're ready to take on the responsibilities of a group moderator, then starting a group is really quite easy. Just click the Start a Group button on any Yahoo! Groups page. We'll walk you through a simple set-up process. At the end of the process, you'll have created your very own group!

All groups must be properly categorized. To categorize your group, simply browse or search your way through the Yahoo! Groups directory looking for the appropriate category in which to place your group. Look for categories that list similar groups or are specifically related to your subject.

Your group will be listed in the Yahoo! Groups directory within a few days. We have a team of category editors, known as "surfers," that go through the Groups directory constantly. They may come across your group, and if they feel it was improperly categorized, they may move it to a more appropriate location.