Resources
Practical guides for directories, lists, address requests, and print.
These guides target the questions people ask before they know GroupDex is the right tool: how to collect addresses, organize family data, print lists, and keep groups private.
How to collect mailing addresses for Christmas cards without a spreadsheet
Use a saved list, an address request link, and staged review so holiday card addresses are current before you print or mail.
Best way to build a family directory for a reunion
A reunion directory should become a reusable family record, not a one-time spreadsheet that goes stale after the event.
How to make a printable family directory
A good printed family directory starts with clean household data and ends with layout choices that match how the family will use it.
How to organize family birthdays and anniversaries
A shared family calendar works best when dates live on the same profiles used for addresses, phone numbers, and relationships.
How to collect wedding guest addresses with a link
A wedding address request link should be simple for guests and reviewable for the person managing the list.
Spreadsheet vs private family directory: when to move beyond Google Sheets
Spreadsheets are great for quick rows. They struggle when you need household context, privacy, reminders, staged updates, and reusable lists.
How to create a private church member directory
A private church directory should make member information useful without making it public or difficult to review.
How to keep addresses updated for a large family
Large families need a repeatable address update workflow, not a once-a-year scramble.
What to include in a printed family directory
The best printed directory includes enough detail to be useful while respecting privacy and the purpose of the printout.
How to export a contact list to Google Sheets
Google Sheets is useful for sharing and analysis, but the reviewed GroupDex directory should remain the source of truth.
How to organize a family reunion signup sheet
A reunion signup sheet works best when it is connected to the same people, households, and event reminders as the directory.
How to handle deceased relatives respectfully in a family directory
A good family directory can preserve deceased relatives without confusing current household, marriage, and parent-child relationships.
How to protect minors' information in a shared directory
Minors can be part of a useful family or group directory, but their contact details and visibility need deliberate controls.