#SocialCafe 7.33 Chat Transcript

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Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Groups: A Benefit to Our Community 7.33 #chattingNow https://t.co/fcNMH6Onxy
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe here: sw.bcafe.co/lk
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. (Yes, Deb needs to work on these two, so it is a reminder to self, as well :) #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Last week: Groups: How We Help the World 7.32 sw.bcafe.co/lj #SocialCafe https://t.co/ZWpvmUIWby
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: Last week: Groups: How We Help the World 7.32 sw.bcafe.co/lj #SocialCafe https://t.co/ZWpvmUIWby
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

RT @socialwebcafe: Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe here: sw.bcafe.co/lk
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Tonight: Groups: A Benefit to Our Community 7.33 #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 What are social groups online? Let's brainstorm! #SocialCafe https://t.co/fCBIFM3XYQ
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 (rephrase) Can you name some example types of online social groups? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A1 Facebook groups; Twitter lists (tho not as much of a group but chats like #SocialCafe are ;) Oh, and LinkedIn Groups #LinkedInChat
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Music groups are my vein. I belong to a Rickenbacker music group on Facebook. #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q1 What are social groups online? Let's brainstorm! #SocialCafe https://t.co/fCBIFM3XYQ
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

There is also the opportunity to get involved in LinkedIn groups - know of any that are recommended? #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

Anyone interested in joining the #SocialCafe team as a co-host some day? We are taking apps for weekly co-hosts... (once per month or once per two months)
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe. I created the concept of #ShamelessPlug 7 yrs ago and now everyone seems to love using them! < my mini #ShamelessPlug :)
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Business groups are all over the net. Pick a social network and they pop up everywhere #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

Q2 Off the top of my head, what are some ways we could benefit with social groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/qy1IGIiCje
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A2 We could provide topic ideas for articles, guest posts, blog posts #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

Q2 (rephrase) How do you think we could benefit from those groups? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 The ideas are almost endless #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

Need the #SocialCafe questions? Visit: sw.bcafe.co/lk
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 Meet other people; joint ventures; help other people; learn and advance together #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q2 Off the top of my head, what are some ways we could benefit with social groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/qy1IGIiCje
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 We could think of joint venture ideas and share those ideas in groups #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

A2 There are many music groups in existence even here on Twitter #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

Q3 What are some good reasons to join Pin groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/hwsluTASnd
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 (rephrase) What do you think of groups on Pinterest? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A3 Pinterest can be used to share where to find new artists #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

A3 Great way to find out new information. Literally, I have found more news items and fashion tips on Pinterest than anywhere else! #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A3 Pinterest links to helpful tech reviews #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q3 What are some good reasons to join Pin groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/hwsluTASnd
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A3 Pinterest = food for thought... visually #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

A3 Pinterest can inspire writing #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

Q4 How many groups should I have on Facebook? What about joining? #SocialCafe https://t.co/49t84KEA90
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4 The choice is yours #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

Q4 (rephrase) How many groups do YOU belong to on Facebook? Care sharing? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q4 How many groups should I have on Facebook? What about joining? #SocialCafe https://t.co/49t84KEA90
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A4 Keep it niche-related like for me it is writing #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

A4 Both questions depend on how many you can handle. Don't join too many but don't limit yourself, either. Stay niche-focused to help balance the quantity. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4 It is all about ROI and return on investment of time #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships commun.it please RT #SocialCafe #ad
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4 if it helps my guitar playing, i'm in or i'm playing my guitar #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

Just joining us? Review the #SocialCafe chat questions @ sw.bcafe.co/lk
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q5 What are some benefits of running a LinkedIn group? Joining one? #SocialCafe https://t.co/JRFN5o7Ck6
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q5 (rephrase) Have you thought about running your own LinkedIn group? Why or why not? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 Getting to know people #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

A5 Joining is probably easier on the time factor and ROI #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

A5 Anytime you run a group, including LinkedIn you have the “owner” control so you have permission to do what you want but what people don't realize is the level of responsibility (& time!) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A5 Meeting other musicians #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q5 What are some benefits of running a LinkedIn group? Joining one? #SocialCafe https://t.co/JRFN5o7Ck6
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 Inspiration #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

Q6 Now for the good stuff... How can we help our online community with social groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/5GqM8xOvNS
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q6 (rephrase) What are some ways we can be helpful with our social groups? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A6 Inspire other writers #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

A6 Hmm... many ideas and they need to float to the top of the discussion #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

A6 You can share tips with others who are working online. Who knows? You may have the answer they need! #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q6 Now for the good stuff... How can we help our online community with social groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/5GqM8xOvNS
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A6 Consider working together for charity #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

Next week: Building our Community Above and Beyond our Dreams 7.34 sw.bcafe.co/lk #SocialCafe https://t.co/EjWY2enfSn
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A6 My wife started a charity using social networking #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

Q7 How can we help our offline community with social groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/oICiqa6SYj
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7 We can invite writers to join us online #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

Q7 (rephrase) How about offline help? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7 I've seen churches and schools use online social groups (like Facebook) to announce events, get feedback, and keep their community updated. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7 Create monthly meetups and masterminds offline that lead to online masterminds #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q7 How can we help our offline community with social groups? #SocialCafe https://t.co/oICiqa6SYj
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7 start networking groups and have posters with online information #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

RT @socialcafechat: Next week: Building our Community Above and Beyond our Dreams 7.34 sw.bcafe.co/lk #SocialCafe https://t.co/E…
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7 music jams or karaoke (online or offline) #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

Q8 What are some creative ways to use social groups? Tips? Resources? #SocialCafe https://t.co/LNepQPVdqM
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q8 (rephrase) Any tips you want to share re: social groups? #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A8 i think we listed some of those even tonight #SocialCafe
— B2CTweet(@b2ctweet)

A8 Here is an example, using a Facebook group as an update place for a Twitter Chat ;) #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A8 Joint ventures are the name of the game - name it and then plan it #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

A8 Writers like to encourage and be encouraged #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

@socialcafechat A8: Initiate the social group with a clear purpose, so that the community is built in a definitive way. #SocialCafe
— Sharda Beharry(@ShardaCBeharry)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q8 What are some creative ways to use social groups? Tips? Resources? #SocialCafe https://t.co/LNepQPVdqM
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A8 Creating a virtual street team is one #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

@ShardaCBeharry @socialcafechat Great advice @ShardaCBeharry Yes! A clear purpose and objective is always a great foundation on which to build a community. #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q9 Ok, now it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is ... #SocialCafe https://t.co/1g72J1d7CS
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

seasiderecords.com < that is my site for the #ShamelessPlug #SocialCafe
— Seaside Records(@seasiderecords)

Q9 (rephrase) Time for that #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe
— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A9 Please visit our site at tech-audit.com #ShamelessPlug #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

A9 My #ShamelessPlug is come visit us at YourContent.Today and see how we can help you with content! #SocialCafe
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A9 I'm looking forward to unveiling my writing site on Medium for my future #ShamelessPlug #SocialCafe
— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

Next week: Building our Community Above and Beyond our Dreams 7.34 sw.bcafe.co/lk #SocialCafe https://t.co/2v1nqi2xYA
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!
— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Groups: A Benefit to Our Community #SocialCafe 7.33

RT @socialwebcafe: Next week: Building our Community Above and Beyond our Dreams 7.34 sw.bcafe.co/lk #SocialCafe https://t.co/2v…
— Mojo(@mojosarmy)

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