linked in group discussions - set up tips - tactics - pay offs
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Here are some helpful guidelines to prepare and launch your small business group discussion(s) on LinkedIn. Included are some facts, tips, strategies and suggestions. A small business marketing strategy dictates if you can isolate a target market and draw them to your group you should. When done correctly by sharing valuable information in a leadership role, you should be able to leverage this networking relationship to develop new customers and referrals. I suggest say you take advantage of this free opportunity to help market and expand your business. Courtesy of Michael Yublosky, hands on small business Web marketing strategist, SEO, LinkedIn specialist and WordPress Web site and blog publishing. Brand yourself, increase your visibility and be found!TRANSCRIPT
Tips on Setting Up and Marketing Tips on Setting Up and Marketing Your LinkedIn Group DiscussionYour LinkedIn Group Discussion
byMichael L. YubloskyThe “Web Professor”
April 22, 2013
connect with mewww.linkedin.com/in/michaellyublosky/
Set Up Your Own SpecialSet Up Your Own SpecialInterest Group Discussion(s)Interest Group Discussion(s)
ObjectivesObjectives
Attract targeted (people who are interested in subject matter) individuals.
Learn more about that target market and share insights.
Become a valuable resource and contributor to the targeted community.
Build relationships, and over time earn credibility, new business and more referrals.
Types of GroupsTypes of Groups
Members Only (Padlock icon next
Group to name)
vs. Open(no Padlock)
Must be a LinkedIn member to join.
Members-only group discussions can only be seen by other group members.
Can be changed to an open group but cannot be undone.
Members Only GroupsMembers Only Groups
Open GroupsOpen Groups
All discussions can be viewed by anyone on the web, found on any search engines, and can be shared on other social networking platforms like Twitter, in addition to LinkedIn.
Managers have the option to allow non members to contribute. (Contributions are put into buffer until approved.)
Some Benefits of GroupsSome Benefits of Groups
You can see the profiles of group members as if they were 1st level connections.
Correspond without InMails ($10.00 each).
Commonality of group makes it easier to connect with members.
Maximum Number of GroupsMaximum Number of Groupsper Individual = 10per Individual = 10
Add up to 10 managers to assist them.
However, only the owner can make someone the new owner. The new owner must already be a manager.
Owners MayOwners May
SubgroupsSubgroups
Only an owner or a manager can create.
Can own up to 20 subgroups.
Can not be open (as of now).
Can be by “Invite Only”.
ModeratorsModerators
Individuals can moderate up to 50 groups.
Any group or subgroup can have up to 50 moderators.
Group Owners/Managers SetGroup Owners/Managers Set Up Rules and Guidelines Up Rules and Guidelines
Can Direct MembersCan Direct MembersTo Your Web SiteTo Your Web Site
Link in Link in signaturesignature
Can Send Weekly EmailsCan Send Weekly Emails
Moderate and move discussions.
Remove people from the group.
Before Starting a Group, AskBefore Starting a Group, Ask
What would your target market be interested in?
How will you keep the group healthy and engaged?
How will you be able to expose them to your business?
Promote and link to an upcoming webinar.Share a case study.Highlight and link to a popular blog post you’ve
found or written to help educate/inform.Showcase and link to a SlideShare deck that
would be of interest.Promote a video about your group's interests.Share other social channels where you can be
reached.
Some Types ofSome Types ofGeneral ActivitiesGeneral Activities
Business Specific ActivitiesBusiness Specific Activities
Take polls.
Highlight customer testimonials and link to a page on your site with more positive reviews.
Drive traffic to a squeeze page to collect leads for a new product.
Share other social channels where you can be reached.
Make This A Company-Make This A Company-Wide Team EffortWide Team Effort
Thank you!Thank you!
For assistance withFor assistance withyour individualyour individual
LinkedIn profile,LinkedIn profile,group discussiongroup discussionor company page:or company page:
Contact me -Contact me -Michael YubloskyMichael Yubloskyat 847-634-6535at 847-634-6535
with any questions.with any questions.
and Ask Aboutand Ask AboutMy Free 23My Free 23CategoryCategory
LinkedIn ProfileLinkedIn ProfileEvaluation -Evaluation -
Brand Yourself,Brand Yourself,Become Visible, Become Visible,
Be Found!Be Found!