Make it your eCommerce New Year’s resolution to connect. Joining eCommerce Facebook groups with other entrepreneurs, business owners and eCommerce veterans can go a long way in helping to motivate you, guide you and give you ideas.
There are thousands of entrepreneurs who took the plunge before you, as well as many on the same journey as you, and joining groups is a great way to get in touch. Groups provide a platform where you can learn from others – anything from blog writing tips to online marketing – while you grow your professional network.
Here is a list of my favorite Facebook groups that every budding (or seasoned) eCommerce entrepreneur should join:
1: King Pinning
King Pinning is a closed group of over 17k members. The group was created to bring like-minded entrepreneurs together, who want to expand and grow their businesses. What makes this group great, is that they are pretty selective with their members, meaning it is totally free from spam while providing a platform for you to engage with other entrepreneurs.
2: A better Lemonade Stand
From SEO to CRM, a Better Lemonade Stand is an eCommerce Facebook group aimed at bringing passionate eCommerce business owners and industry leaders together. Discussions include a host of topics that include CRM, content, analytics, AdWords, SEO, SEM digital marketing, suppliers, product sourcing and Shopify platform tips.
3: My Silent Team
With over 32k members, My Silent Team is a great group where you can sign up for courses and learn from other creative and successful business owners. Created by author and successful podcaster, Jim Cockrum, wanting to connect entrepreneurs across the world with others in their areas.
4: Digital Marketing Questions
This niche Facebook group is ideal for those eCommerce owners who have mastered digital marketing or are looking for tips to help with the best practices. From SEO and Social Media to PPC and analytics, this is great group to ask questions, network and follow relevant industry content.
5: Ultimate Blog Challenge
I am a strong believer in creating a blog around your store niche, to increase traffic through SEO and content marketing. This group is specifically aimed at people wishing to grow their store blogs for that reason. It was created as a platform for you to be able to ask blog- related questions and share your content.
6: Screw the Nine to Five Community
One of my favorite Facebook groups, Screw the Nine to Five, is perfect for all budding entrepreneurs who want to be surrounded by people who “get” you. An amazing community that helps with feedback, support and information on a wide variety of topics from marketing to getting out of the 9-5 life.
7: Shopify eCommerce Group
Specifically for those eCommerce online store owners running their eCommerce business on Shopify, this group is a great place to network, get eCommerce tips and all-round motivation. A great community resource for solving all your eCommerce hiccups and getting real feedback from others like you.
8: Shopify Strategy
Another great group for Shopify store owners is Shopify Strategy. This is more of a niche group that focuses on sales strategies and Facebook selling. With over 22k members, all sharing and giving feedback, this group is an invaluable community for Shopify users.
9: Leads Traffic & Income Access
Something a little different, the Leads Traffic and Income Access is a group designed specifically to broaden marketing reach. Over 26k members share content, special offers and unique aspects of their business to help each other grow online traffic and get feedback.
10: Copy Monk
If you’re looking for copy inspiration for AdWords campaigns, your blog or social ads, then Copy Monk is the group for you. This Facebook group includes eCommerce veterans to help improve conversions with compelling content, offering tips, tricks and ideas to get your ad copy performing quickly and effectively.
11: The eCommerce Group
The eCommerce Group is a private group made up of over 6k vendors, merchants and eCommerce experts. The group was founded by John Lawson, CEO of ColderICE Media, as a forum for members to discuss SEO, social strategy, FBA, Amazon, Ebay, and eCommerce best practices.
12: Advanced WooCommerce
For the more experienced WP online store owners, Advanced WooCommerce is a place where store owners, WooCommerce enthusiasts and WP developers can share knowledge and ideas. It was created to help support those store owners looking for help on features and functionality to improve their WooCommerce stores.
13: Video Marketing Group
The Video Marketing Group tackles just that: video marketing. From marketing, ranking and production, to the best video marketing and marketing tools, this group is a great resource for eCommerce store owners looking to improve traffic through video marketing.
14: Magento Experts
If you use the Magento eCommerce Platform, then this is the group for you. Magento Experts is a forum created to help store owners get answers to platform questions, as well as to provide contacts for Magento developers for those big technical changes you may want to outsource.
15: Shopify Entrepreneurs
With over 21k members, this group was created for Shopify store owners, store managers and expert service providers that include developers, designers and marketers. The group diversity makes Shopify Entrepreneurs Facebook group an invaluable eCommerce forum for tips, advice and motivation. Plus, as a group member, you have access to an exclusive Shopify offer – win, win!
16: The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Insiders
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Insiders Facebook group is a relatively new Facebook group made up of savvy, opportunity-seizing entrepreneurs. The only requirement to join this forum is that you have to have a Shopify store. It’s a niche group make it a great way to get one-on-one feedback from other eCommerce entrepreneurs.
17: The Amazing Seller
If you are familiar with The Amazing Seller Podcast, then you will love this Facebook group. The Amazing Seller discussion group was set up to discuss precious podcasts, picking up the conversation and taking it further, as well as providing a forum where you can help select future shows. Started by Scott, the aim of the podcasts and the group is to learn how to make making good money using FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) and private labeling to sell physical products.
18: Grow and Sell
Grow & Sell is a Facebook group where you can discuss eCommerce ideas and best practices with other forum participants. With over 13K members, and growing, this group is the perfect platform to share success stories, get help and/or offer assistance. Although it is powered by Shopify staff and merchants, every store owner, or prospective entrepreneur, is welcome.
19: My Shopify and Ecom Empire
If you’re using an eCommerce platform other than Shopify, don’t be put off by the name. My Shopify and Ecom Empire is a helpful group for an eCommerce store owner using any platform. Whether it’s WooCommerce or Shopify, this group is the perfect place for store owners to exchange information and tips.
20: Niche Site Project 3.0
Niche Site Project 3.0 was set up by Spenser, the creator of Niche Pursuits. Niche Pursuits is a learning program for budding entrepreneurs where he shares what he is learning along the way in regards to SEO, creating valuable businesses online, and of course the tips and tricks he discovers for business in general. He created the group as a platform for students to interact with coaches, get exclusive updates, ask questions and swap strategies.
Have a favorite group of your own? Share them in the comments below.