Getting Your Toastmasters Club OnlineClub Website, LinkedIn, Facebook & TwitterJuly 25, 2009

Get Your Club OnlineClub WebsiteLinkedInFacebookTwitter

Club WebsiteFreeToastHost.orgWordPress.com

What to Include?About ToastmastersMeeting Time, Date & LocationContact Information (Email Address)Meeting Roles & ResponsibilitiesMembership InformationFrequently Asked Questions

TipsInclude Bios and Pictures of Club Members to Provide Guests with an Idea of DemographicsUpdate the Website Weekly with Information About the Next MeetingIncorporate TI’s DVD Clips into Your Website.* Use www.jingproject.comto capture a screen shot and hyperlink to video.*www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/FreeResources/DVDClips.aspx.

Benefits of FreeToastHost WebsitePost Schedule OnlineMembers Can Add and Remove Their Names from the ScheduleEasily Email Schedule to MembersEmail the entire club with one address (e.g. pbtm@freetoasthost.net)

LinkedInPromote Meetings to Potential MembersConnect with Members, Former Members and GuestsPromote Professional Networking Among Members

Promote Meetings Using LinkedIn Events

LinkedIn Events TipsCreate a Separate Event for Each MeetingInclude Link to Club WebsiteProvide Brief Description of ClubSend Invitation to Club Members When your members RSVP for the event, the people in their network will be exposed to the event listing

Promote Meetings on Other GroupsPost a Discussion Item on Other LinkedIn Groups with Link to Event Listing and Club Website

Club LinkedIn GroupInvite All Members, Former Members & GuestsAllow Members to Share Non-Club Related Information Stay Connected to Members and GuestsInclude Additional Resources (e.g. Videos, Articles)

FacebookInvite All Members, Former Members & GuestsAllow Members to Share Photos, Post Videos, & Add LinksStay Connected to Members and GuestsPromote Meetings Using Events

TwitterUse Twitter to Promote ClubUse www.twellow.com and search.twitter.com to Find Potential Members If you follow, they will followPost Tweets About Club Meetings, Public Speaking Resources, Inspirational Quotes, etc.

TwitterCreate Custom Background to Promote Your Club and Include Link to Club Website

Best Practice: Promote & Cross-PromoteInclude Website Link on LinkedIn, Facebook & TwitterInclude Links to LinkedIn Group, Facebook Group & Twitter Page on WebsiteInclude all Links on Guest Emails

Questions???Additional Questions? Contact Kristen Luke at kluke@wmmktg.comDownload Slides at:http://www.slideshare.net/kristenluke/getting-your-toastmasters-club-online