The Next Big Marketing Channel: How and Why to Create a Community With Slack
There’s a new alternative on the scene when it comes to social media groups: Slack communities. In this informative post, Buffer kicks things off by exploring what Slack is (in case you aren't part of the revolution), how it works, and some of the advantages to building out your community here.
How to Set Up a Slack Community (+ Why It's More Effective Than a Facebook Group)
To get started, try this tutorial from Made Vibrant. It breaks down why Slack might better serve your community than Facebook, and then follows up with an explanation of Slack's basic functionality and easy-to-follow directions for setting up your community, adding users to your team, and more.
The 8 Slack Communities Every Marketer Must Join
So far, we've touched on why you should add communities into your digital strategy and how to make it happen. But don't forget about a little professional development, too! There are some stellar Slack communities already in existance geared specifically for marketers. Check out Klear's list of examples to find your people today.
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