Googlegroups.com is part of Google.com, and reaches over 571 thousand UK users per month, and the users are mostly educated adult males. The site is easily maneuverable, with tabs clearly labeled and explained. Users use Googlegroups to Search or browse for information, to make a group of their own, or to join an existing group. If it’s a private group the user can request an invitation by contacting the manger of the group. Users can have discussions online or via email, and can customize the look and graphics of their page. The group topics are varied, and include Computers; Society; Schools and Universities; Recreation; Arts and Entertainment ; Business and Finance ; People ; Science and Technology; Health; Home; News; and Adult. Membership is worldwide, and the languages of the user groups shown reflect this. Membership is free and member profiles include (uploaded) photo and statistics on user activity over a seven day period. Users may search for and read comments in public groups without registering for an account, but must have a Google account to create a group or to post comments in the Google Groups service. Users must submit an email address when creating the Google account. The Google Account allows users access Google services that require registration.