Whether you’re an SEO professional or a seasoned digital marketer, these are the best free and low-cost SEO Slack communities to join if you’re looking for:
- New connections in the industry
- Resource sharing and collaboration opportunities
- Industry insights and ideas
- Help with troubleshooting
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Loading…1. OnlineGeniuses
Member: 49,000+
How to join: Fill it out This form is on the website
cost: It’s free
Genius Online is a vibrant free Slack community dedicated to SEO & digital marketing. It includes more than 49,000 manually vetted members worldwide, including top industry professionals like VPs, CMOs, freelancers, and agency owners.
It features more than 10 dedicated channels, including #seo and #socialmediamarketing, and has facilitated more than 100 job connections through the #hiring channel. The community is also famous for its “Ask Me Anything” sessions with industry giants like Gary Vaynerchuk and Rand Fishkin, a powerhouse for anyone looking to dive into the world of digital marketing.
2. SEO community
Member: 2,000+
How to join: Use it This link is to join the community directly.
cost: It’s free
Here's the link to our SEO community on Slack with over 1000 of the top SEOs in the world in one place.https://t.co/EL5Mf5jmoT
— Noah Learner (thekraken on bluesky & clubhouse) (@noahlearner) September 12, 2023
SEO Community is the new kid on the block founded by Noah Learner. According to our own Patrick Stox:
“This is the hottest new Slack group. Everyone who is anyone seems to be here.
There are over 30 channels including those for:
- SEO topiclike #content, #schema or #technical-seo
- Certain types of SEOlike #enterprise-seo, #seo-for-beginners or #in-house
- Recruitmentlike #career or #job
- Topic Watercoolerlike #venting or #seo-fails
- And things are alive like #mental-health or #reading-list-resources
Not to mention the tight knit community that supports each other to optimize SEO and live life in equal measure.
3. SEO techniques
Member: 600+
How to join: Just invite. All members have permission to invite others.
cost: It’s free
Technical SEO is a dedicated Slack community focused on (you guessed it) technical SEO.
It started in 2016 with a conversation between Patrick Stox, Paul Shapiro, and Brian Ta and eventually led to the creation of /r/TechSEO on Reddit.
The Slack community is currently moderated by industry experts Paul Shapiro, Patrick Stox, and JR Oakes. Conversations generally occur in channels like #general, #random, and #must-reads, reflecting the community-focused nature of technical SEO without the need for many unnecessary channels.
4. BigSEO
Member: 8,500+
How to join: Fill it out This Google Form
cost: It’s free
Starting from the subreddit, BigSEO moved to the Slack group to offer a more interactive and advanced platform for SEO discussions, thanks to the initiative of Steven Van Vessum in 2016.
Although the subreddit now has over 106,000 members, the Slack community has remained small and tight-knit over the years with around 8,500 members.
This Slack community has become a hub for experienced marketers to exchange insights, make business connections, and even start collaborations.
With channels covering a wide range of SEO and marketing topics, including #business, #must-reads, #sitereview, #technical-seo, #tools, #analytics, #localseo, and #jobs channels for career opportunities, BigSEO stands out as a vibrant place for those who want to develop their SEO knowledge and network with friends.
5. #backlinks
Member: 13,000+
How to join: Fill in typeform and get invited by email
cost: It’s free
#backlinks is a community of SEO professionals trying to solve two big problems that every website owner faces: getting the best content and getting backlinks. There are four main channels:
- #general
- #random
- #lift traffic
- #guest post
However, the most important channel to pay attention to is #guestposts. This includes an embedded link to a Google Sheets document where channel members can view guest post opportunities or sign up to be a guest author for another blog.
6. CRO Growth Hacks
Member: 9,000+
How to join: This content Google Forms
cost: It’s free
Although it may not seem like CRO Growth Hacks has much to offer SEO professionals, this community is a gold mine for growth marketers. It includes SEO-specific channels like #seo_hacks along with channels for other types of marketing. Overall, it’s a great place to engage in growth discussions.
Regular webinars, workshops by experts, and a collaborative channel for case studies and real results make this the go-to spot for data-driven marketers.
In addition, unique channels like #chatbot_hacks, provide insights into using chatbots in sales and marketing, and #shameless_plug, where members can promote their business and share resources.
7. Creative tribe
Member: 1,800+
How to join: Follow the directions this page
cost: $27 one-time sign-up fee
Creative Tribes is a low-cost Slack community of not only SEOs but other creative professionals as well. The community has grown to 24 channels, such as #content_marketing, #seo_strategy, #analytics_datascience, and #blockchain, offering a variety of topics for discussion.
Being part of Creative Tribes also gives you access to AMAs with notable figures, like Seth Godin, community events, job postings, and exclusive content for solopreneurs.
8. Growth
Member: 17,000+
How to join: Fill it out this form
cost: It’s free
Growmance is a free Slack community founded by Ondrej Kubala, dedicated to promoting growth in marketing, growth hacking, design, and more. With over 17,000 members, this community is a hub for professionals who want to share and gain insight into marketing strategies, growth hacking tactics, and the importance of design in marketing.
From its beginnings as a platform for “mastermind” discussions, Growmance has evolved into a comprehensive community where marketing and growth hacking ideas thrive. Whether you’re looking for advice, feedback, or just to connect with like-minded professionals, Growmance offers a welcoming space for anyone interested in cutting-edge marketing and design.
9. Marketers Chat
Member 6,700+
How to join: Enter your email here
cost: It’s free
Founded by Syed IrfaqMarketer Chat is designed to fill the communication gap in affiliate marketing and the broader digital marketing ecosystem.
With over 6,700 members, the community focuses on affiliate marketing while also providing a variety of marketing disciplines, including SEO, making it an invaluable resource for both experienced and emerging marketers.
10. Measure
Member: 23,000+
How to join: This content Google form
cost: It’s free
Measure is one of the oldest SEO communities around for almost a decade. It started as a small chat on a platform called Beluga but has now grown into a thriving Slack community with over 23,000 active members.
Some of the currently active channels are listed below, including channels dedicated to SEO and SEM.
But my favorite is this Looker Studio report with community usage statistics, very brand! Because SEO involves a lot of data and analytics, you’re sure to find a lot of value in non-SEO channels in this community.
11. Women in SEO Tech
How to join: This content Google Forms
cost: It’s free
Women in Tech SEO is exactly what it says it is—a community for female SEO professionals. However, it is not limited to women in technical SEO roles. Unlike other SEO Slack communities, WTS includes mentoring opportunities for members as well as promoting speakers, founders, and other experts in the community.
12. General Marketing
How to join: Enter your details here
cost: $5/month
CommonMarketing offers a mix of learning, networking, and fun. For $5/month, members get access to weekly audit sessions, daily themed events like Winning Wednesdays and Fail Fridays, and the opportunity to learn from high-level professionals. It’s a place for marketers of all levels to brainstorm, improve their skills, and enjoy social networking events.
13. News-SEO
Member: 500+
How to join: Fill it out this form
cost: It’s free
News-SEO is the premier online community for SEOs, audience development marketers, and editorial teams in the publishing, news, and media sectors. With over 500 active global members, it offers a platform to exchange insights, ask questions, and engage with industry experts, making it one of the most vibrant SEO News communities available.
Bottom line
The Slack community is a great workspace for people looking for advice and collaborative work with like-minded professionals.
Find answers to your questions, get help with important issues, find work, and even attract attention to your work and content. Just remember – this works both ways, so make it a point to give back and share valuable experiences and insights you’ve learned along the way.
