Setting up an expert or other group on LinkedIn is easier than ever. First decide the function of your new group, optionally set up a website for it and then create the group on LI. Now it’s only matter of advertising your newly started hobby, so send an email to your connections and ask them to join.

As a happy owner of the group you should list your position in your LI profile, usually group manager or administrator. Your profile presence will increase and you will more likely get new members when they view your profile and examine your positions. Make sure you have the group invitation link clearly placed in your position description. See an example.

Don’t forget to list your LI group on MyLinkGroups.com to get more visibility. Ask the list owner how to place your group in the featured groups list.

Matti
What is your group on Linkedin?

I currently host two groups and you all are most welcome to join:

Friends of Finland is an open group for all users wanting to network or make connections with users interested in Finland and Finnish connections. If you would like to join Friends of Finland Group on LinkedIn, simply click the link to join: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/32613/2EA074592BA9. For more about Finland, please visit http://virtual.finland.fi for a quick tour.

Virtual Networker Society is another open and global group for social networkers to meet in face-to-face conferences annually. If you would like to join Virtual Networker Society, click the link to join: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/37269/7B937B1B89B6. For more information, please visit our website at http://virtualmeetup.googlepages.com/. Meet us on Facebook as well: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=25882315584.