Every group on Alignable has a different purpose and a different audience. Understanding which type of group you are in helps you post content that connects with the people there and avoids having your post removed.
Community Groups
Community Groups are assigned automatically based on your zip or postal code. Every business owner in your local area is in this group, across all industries. That mix is what makes it powerful for local connection, and it is also why you need to keep your posts locally focused. Share community news, ask about local happenings, or bring up topics that affect businesses in your area. Not everyone in your community group shares your industry, but they all share your neighborhood.
Industry Groups
Industry Groups bring together business owners in the same field. These are your peers, people who have faced the same growing pains you are going through right now. Use these groups to ask about trends, share challenges, and discuss tools specific to your trade. An open, candid question about what point-of-sale system others are using belongs here. A general business tip that could apply to anyone belongs somewhere else.
Topic and Networking Groups
Topic and Networking Groups are organized around specific subjects or demographics, such as SEO marketing, women-owned businesses, real estate professionals, or solopreneurs. These groups are purpose-built for focused conversation. Stay strictly on topic. A post about cash flow management does not belong in an SEO group, even if you think some members might find it useful.
Before You Post in Any Group
Always read the group rules and guidelines before posting. Every group sets its own standards for what is and is not allowed, and those rules can vary significantly from one group to the next.
- How Do I Find and Join Groups on Alignable? How to discover and join the right groups for your business.
- Alignable Group Guidelines The full rules that apply to all Alignable group members.