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Tips for Executing LinkedIn Groups

Ignite Social Media

Social media groups have become a popular way for communities to stay connected, and with the rise of branded Facebook Groups and LinkedIn Groups (along with new features), brands have new opportunities to connect with their audiences. Laying The Framework for Your LinkedIn Group.

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5 Tips for Turning Your Social Media Following Into a Paid Membership Community

Buffer Social

When I was building a social media audience for an e-commerce company I ran a few years ago, the go-to options for monetizing that audience never appealed to me.   That’s just one of the reasons I fell into the world of paid membership communities as a way to build a sustainable business around a social media audience.

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WhatsApp Announces 'Communities' to Enhance Group Chats in the App

Social Media Today

Communities will facilitate broader connection with like-minded people, and include a range of new engagement features.

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Three Reasons We Can’t Disconnect from Social Media

Webbiquity SMM

The term “social media” implies connecting with others, socializing and sharing. While this is a reason one may engage with social media, from its earliest days other motives have driven users to partake. Image credit: fauxels on Pexels There are four core motivations for engaging with social platforms.

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Facebook Tests New 'Community Awards' to Encourage Engagement in Groups

Social Media Today

Facebook's looking to encourage more positive group interactions, while also modeling ideal engagement behavior.

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Facebook Announces New Groups Tools at its 2021 Communities Summit

Social Media Today

New engagement tools, paid subgroups, merchandise shops - Facebook's adding a range of new groups tools.

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What Does it Really Mean to Build a ‘Community’ on Social Media? (And Why You Should)

Buffer Social

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?