96: How We Built a Highly Engaged Community in a Facebook Group Without Ever Using the @everyone Tag

96: How We Built a Highly Engaged Community in a Facebook Group Without Ever Using the @everyone Tag

Author: The Two Lauras February 20, 2024 Duration: 36:53

In our free Facebook Group, The Social Media Managers Hub (linked in the show notes if you haven’t joined us yet!), you might have noticed that we steer well clear of that dreaded @everyone tag. We all hate unnecessary notifications, and so when we get one trying to drag us kicking and screaming to a group we aren’t interested in looking at currently, it really winds us up! 

We know how to run Facebook Groups - we’ve got a free one and a paid one currently (also linked in the show notes!) and we’ve run a whole host of groups in the past, so we’re confident we know what we’re talking about when we say using the @everyone tag isn’t the way to go to build your group's engagement and foster a happy community. Dive into the episode to learn what we think you should be doing to create a thriving community that actually builds your network!

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • The main reasons we love Facebook Groups and don’t think they’re going anywhere!
  • Why people use the @everyone tag when they really shouldn’t
  • What you need to consider if you’re thinking of creating your own Facebook Group
  • How to organically increase engagement and create a group with the right people in it


Check out the full show notes here!


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Navigating the freelance world as a social media manager comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and JFDI with The Two Lauras is built specifically for that journey. Hosted by The Two Lauras, this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered experience of building a sustainable business in the social media sector. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with colleagues who have been there, offering practical advice drawn from their own successes and stumbles. You’ll hear them break down current marketing trends not as distant concepts, but as actionable strategies you can adapt for your own clients. They openly share how they structure their operations, manage client relationships, and tackle the constant push to grow, all with a focus on cutting through the noise to what actually works. This isn't about theory; it's about the tangible steps you can take to strengthen your freelance foundation. Tuning into this podcast provides both a roadmap and a sense of community, reminding you that the questions on your mind are likely the same ones being discussed in real time. For those looking to move beyond inspiration and into implementation, The Two Lauras offer a grounded, honest perspective that makes the complex feel achievable.
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