Which LinkedIn Groups should I join?

by Stewart Alexander

Posted: 13 years ago 10 replies

OFFLINE MARKETING

I have an offline service where I provide free web design services (charge for hosting and upsell additional services later0

I'm wanting to build relationships on LinkedIn, especially with people who have access to groups of small to medium sized businesses. Chamber of Commerce for example.

If you were in the same position, what kind of groups would you join, keeping in mind that your initial service is providing professional business websites at no costs.

Thanks for any help.

Stewart

#groups #join #linkedin

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Chris Chicas 13 years ago

I would simply start by joining groups that my friends and associates are already in and then expanding that web out to reach those other associated groups. That way there is a level of connection between all the people and groups that you get to join.

It might seem simple enough but sometimes the best things are the simplest ones. ; )
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sdentrepreneur 13 years ago

I would focus on local business groups by most populated cites first. There are many networking/LinkedIn groups for each major city. Good luck
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- iamchrisgreen 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by sdentrepreneur
  
  I would focus on local business groups by most populated cites first. There are many networking/LinkedIn groups for each major city. Good luck
  
  Agreed. You should join your local business groups to start with.
  
  Advice: Don't go making your offer right away though. Make some friends first, contribute a bit, leave some value, answer some questions.
  
  Then when people start to see you around, you can explain that you are offering free website design services.
  
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  Stewart Alexander 13 years ago
  
  Thanks for that Chris,
  
  What keywords would you use to search for local business groups?
  
  Thanks
  
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  iamchrisgreen 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Stewart Alexander
  
  Thanks for that Chris,
  
  What keywords would you use to search for local business groups?
  
  Here's a way of going about it.
  
  Find some high profile business people in your area. Choose about 20.
  
  Then have a look at the groups they belong to. What you may find is that some belong to local business groups in your town / city.
  
  Just join those.
  
  If you city does not have a local business group on LinkedIn, you could always start one.
  
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  sara121 13 years ago
  
  I would have joined groups related to my web designing field.
  
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Kung Fu Backlinks 13 years ago

I had joined my local chamber and tried participating in the Linkedin Group. Unfortunately, there were only one or two people contributing, so it felt like a ghost town. Very disappointing experience =\
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citadelburla 13 years ago

any body suggest me for best linkedin groups for seo and link building?
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imsolutionsgroup 13 years ago

Don't just join other groups, create your own and invite LinkedIn members to join your group!
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