Today I have some resources to help you improve your interactions in social media groups with these networking tools. Here’s four links with tips and tricks to kick start your work week.

Creating a genuine community is easy when you know the right groups to use on social media. Making good connections can help you discover new leads and increase your product or service visibility. There are many tools available that can enhance your networking within specific communities. Want to boost your personal branding strategy? Use these resources, and share how they work for you!

1) Reader insights – Goodreads

Looking to connect with fellow authors and readers? There are various groups on Goodreads, a social network owned by Amazon. This platform helps you keep track of what others are discussing in your area of interest. Categories range from non-fiction and fiction to literature, book clubs, and more. It’s a great way to learn what your readers like and to gain insights from other published writers.

2) Email turned into groups – Groups.io

Transform your communication into a global network. With Groups.io users can engage in and create mobile-friendly and interactive communities directly through email. The software is integrated with management platforms like Trello, Zoom, Slack and Github. Unlike Facebook you won’t find those distracting ads here. Instead, the website includes chat options, user polls, and document attachments.

3) Open source forum – Reddit

Find out what’s going on in your industry with insights and information from others. Reddit connects you with real people who are experts in a particular niche or those just commenting on their experiences. Use this platform to track the latest trends, get your questions answered, and research your target market.

4) Product centered communities – Tribe

Would you to bring more eyes to your products or services on social media? It’s simple to do with this powerful app called, Tribe. The software helps brands create a stand-alone website or integrated communities for existing websites. Users can connect and start interacting, providing invaluable feedback and information you can use to help improve you business or book topics. Ready-to-use widgets for products are included along with powerful engagement tools such as instant messaging.

Hopefully you will find these community tools useful to your social media marketing strategy. Are there any that you would like to add as well?

Have fun with these tips and tools.