If you're a blogger, joining Facebook groups can be really beneficial; they're great for getting good blogging advice, finding blogging updates, and connecting with other bloggers.
LIST OF FACEBOOK GROUPS FOR BLOGGERS
Below are my favourite blogging groups for bloggers.
I've only recommended ones that I'm a part of personally, and find to be beneficial to growing my blog and getting blogging advice
WHY ARE FACEBOOK GROUPS FOR BLOGGERS HELPFUL?
Facebook groups are great if you're a blogger for a few reasons:
- To grow your blog. These Facebook groups for bloggers are a chance to promote your blog. Promo threads, answering questions from other bloggers, re-pin threads; these are all the perfect chance to start getting real engaged traffic to your blog.
- To network with other bloggers. There can be thousands of people in these Facebook groups, looking to work with other bloggers, have their questions answered, and just to meet other bloggers. It's one of the best ways to get talking to bloggers like yourself!
- For support. Not only for other bloggers, but yourself. Often in these Facebook groups for bloggers, people ask questions they need real bloggers to answer. And sometimes, you'll be stuck on something to do with your blog. Chances are someone in a Facebook group knows the answer and it's just a comment away.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD FACEBOOK GROUP?
When you join a Facebook group for bloggers, you want to make sure you're getting the most out them. They can be a waste of time, but good ones will make sure you are getting what you need.
A good Facebook group for a blogger should:
- Have good engagement. There's no point being in a Facebook group if somebody is posting and then there's crickets.
- Have rules. These might seem unnecessary, but it helps stop the group becoming too sales-y with everyone promoting their own stuff.
- Are well monitored. What's the point in having rules if nobody sticks to them? A good Facebook group will have admin(s) that are focused on the group. They make sure nobody starts trying to sell stuff, and look for inappropriate comments.
- Have a weekly schedule. This isn't needed, but if the group has a weekly schedule, you know the admin is invested in the group. Groups that have a schedule also tend to have better engagement and opportunities to get more blog traffic.
HOW MANY BLOGGING FACEBOOK GROUPS SHOULD I JOIN?
Facebook groups are not like Pinterest boards. They require a lot more time. You have to comment and do the requirements of the promo threads, such as following people on other social media platforms or sharing their content.
For this reason, I suggest you join 5 or less. Too many and you'll find you're just spreading yourself too thin and won't want to engage in any of them.
HOW DO I JOIN FACEBOOK GROUPS FOR BLOGGERS?
When you visit a Facebook group you're not a part of, you will see the “Join Group” button, shown below:
Just click this button, and then if there are no requirements, you're in!
However, a lot of groups have a form you have to fill out or requirements before you join. These might seem annoying, but they stop just anyone joining and make sure only people who should be are part of the group.
HOW CAN I TELL IF A FACEBOOK GROUP IS GOOD BEFORE I JOIN IT?
You can actually tell if the group is worth joining or not before you've even joined by considering the following:
- If the description suggests its engaged, well monitored, and fully relevant to you. You can see before joining if there are chances to promote your blog, if you're not allowed to share links to your own blog, or if the group is off topic for you e.g it's a group of mom bloggers and you're not a mom. Sometimes the rules and schedules are only shown once you're in the group, for example as a welcome post after joining. So don't be put off if it's not clear whether the group is good from the description – it's just a bonus if it is.
- Check the ‘Activity' section to see if it's an engaged group. This section will tell you how may posts there have been recently; if there are posts being shared regularly, it means the group is active and is more likely to be worth joining. Note that some groups can be active and still not a good group, as they're full of accounts sharing spammy links, but a group with regularly posting is usually a good sign.
- Don't focus on the number of members alone, as this can be misleading. People often think the larger the Facebook group the better it must be, but sometimes a smaller tight-knit group is much better for networking.
WHAT IF I DON'T GET ACCEPTED TO A FACEBOOK GROUP FOR BLOGGERS?
If you don't get accepted after you've requested to join a Facebook group, don't take it personally. You might not be suitable for the Facebook group, or it might even be the admins are slow responding to requests.
If you don't get accepted within a couple of days, apply for a different Facebook group. You might never get accepted to the group you originally applied to, and you don't want to sit around waiting when you could be engaging and growing your blog in another group.
That just about wraps up my post all about Facebook groups for bloggers.
If you liked this post and want to know more on getting traffic to your blog check on these posts on how to get blog traffic.
Otherwise, go get joining!
