11 Facebook Groups to Join That Will Help New Bloggers

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When I Started My Blog

One of the biggest issues I had was finding other new bloggers that I could network with or just mastermind with. I had no clue about Facebook groups, until I picked up this traffic ebook. Once I started implementing the methods from the book, I had no clue that these Facebook groups could be so powerful.

I’ve used these groups to help me land some guest posts. I’ve even used these Facebook groups to help me get some blogging questions answered when I had no where else to turn.

I thought I’d share these groups with you, just in case you’re looking for a place to start networking and grow your blog.

11 Facebook Groups to Join

Use these Facebook groups to help you grow your blog. Many of of the groups will allow you to share your blog posts on specific share days.

It’s a great way to get some traffic to your blog. If you do participate in the share days, just make sure that you’re following the rules. The worst thing you can do is just drop your link and run.

1. Awesome Bloggers

This Facebook group is hosted by Pauline Cabrera the blogger behind TwelveSkip.com. You’ll find other members who are ready to help you grow your social media channels and share blogging tips.

Every group has their own guidelines and posting to the group. Make sure that you’re following all the rules before you get accused of spamming the group. You can join this group here.

2. Blog Beautiful

Marianne Manthey has created a great Facebook group to help bloggers grow their blog. She definitely knows design and you can visit her blog at Design Your Own Blog where she shares tips on designing your own blog. Every Tuesday you’ll get to share your latest and newest blog posts. In return, you’ll be asked to share other members blog posts on your social media platforms.

Don’t forget to join her for her open hours in her group. She is available to answer any design questions you have regarding your blog. Be quick though, her office hours are only available for one hour and the times are: Questions close at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm London. Join the group here.

3. Adventures In Blogging

Lena Gott the creator of this Facebook group shares amazing tips and resources that will help you grow your blog. You can check out her blog at What Mommy Does.

She is the creator behind the traffic ebook I’ve been using some of her strategies to help me grow my blog. Every Wednesday you’ll get to share your latest and greatest blog posts. Sign up to become a member here.

4. Smart Passive Income Community

Pat Flynn the creator behind Smart Passive Income has an awesome Facebook community. This is a great group to help creative entrepreneurs learn about blogging, podcasting, and other online businesses. Pat has a Free Speech Friday, where you’ll get to self-promote anything you want.

You’ll definitely learn a lot just by joining and interacting in this group. If you’re ready to join, click here.

5. ProBlogger Facebook Group

Darren Rowse has created an online community, just like his ProBlogger blog. He shares tons of valuable information to help you. Bloggers of all levels are welcome to join.

This group is different as they do not have share days. (if they do, I’ve never shared my blog posts there.) However, you’ll receive tons of valuable tips, resources, and advice to help you build a successful blog, you can join here.

6. The Blogging Crew

The Blogging Crew is a place for bloggers to get together and collaborate and grow their blogs together. Yes, you can share your latest blog posts in this group. They have it broken down by different niches.

If you’re sharing your blog posts, just make sure that you are sharing your post in the right section. Manda Northern has created a successful Facebook group that has over 12,000 members, to become a member click here.

7. Blogging 101

Nicole Floss has created a very responsive Facebook group that at the time of this writing has over 16,000 members. She blogs over on Uniquely Women where she shares more blogging tips to help new bloggers. This was actually one of the first Facebook groups that I joined.

If you’re a new blogger and need help, you’ll be able to get some answers very quickly. Nicole allows her members to promo themselves every Tuesday. When I participated in the share days, I always got a lot of traffic to my posts. You can join this group here.

8. Blogging Boost

Elizabeth Kelsey Bradley has created an online community to help entrepreneurs. You’ll be able to connect with other bloggers, share your posts and learn how to grow your online business.

Every Monday, you’ll be able to promote your newest and latest blog posts. If you post your blog post, you’ll be asked to comment or share two other members blog posts in return. Join this group by clicking here.

9. Goin Independent

ByRegina has a Facebook Group where she shares 99% of her knowledge with us. You’ll be asked to answer 3 questions, in order to join.

She just wants to make sure that you abide by the Facebook group rules. If you’ve read her blog or watched her YouTube channel, then you know she is big on humanizing her business. I believe we should all be humanizing our business. If you’re ready to join her in the Facebook group, click here.

10. Bloggers Supporting Bloggers

Allie is the creator of the Facebook group. You can find her blog at Allies Fashion Alley. She started the group to share her 5+ years of blogging experience. You’ll have the opportunity to share, ask questions and learn from others in the group.

I’m not sure if the group has a share day or not. You’ll have to read the rules to see if she allows share days. Once you’re ready to join, click here.

11. Creative Entrepreneurs by Marketing Creativity

If you’re like me, and you’re NOT a great marketer. Maybe you can sit down and can write awesome blog posts, but when it comes to marketing, you need help. This group is the perfect place to help you learn how to market your blog.

You’ll get awesome tips to help you boost your creativity. Plus, you’ll get to connect with other like-minded individuals who are trying to learn how to promote and market their products. Click here to join and become a member.

How Can These Facebook Groups Help You

If you’ve just started a blog, you’re going to realize that blogging takes a lot of hard work. If you try to do it yourself, chances are you won’t be successful.

You’re going to have to get off your blog and start networking with other bloggers. In turn, you’ll meet some awesome bloggers that you can network with.

You’ll be able to find bloggers that you can collaborate with. Heck, you can even use these Facebook groups to meet other bloggers and create your own masterminds or find an accountability partner.

Don’t just go drop your links and run. If you do that, you won’t get the results you want and you’ll say that Facebook groups are a waste of time.

How to Use Them Properly

The biggest mistake I made when I first started using these groups, is I would just drop my link and run. That’s not going to help you grow.

Sure you might get some people to share your content. But from my personal experience, I noticed that the feeds move pretty quickly on share days. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t share your post, it just means that you shouldn’t be using this method as the sole means of driving traffic to your blog.

Take the time to answer other people’s questions. Help out and serve as many people as you can. These groups were set up to make it easy for bloggers to help each other grow. As long as you use these groups the right way, I have no doubt that you can benefit from them.

Final Take Away

You’ve started your self-hosted WordPress blog. Now you’re wondering how to grow it. Believe me, it’s going to be challenging, but it’s not impossible.

If you stay persistent and get off your blog and network with other bloggers. You will find success. If you still haven’t started your WordPress blog, here’s a great page to visit to get some helpful beginner blog tutorials at your fingertips.

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