Is Facebook group worth running?

[Yosemite Ranger]

Hi all,

I had started a Facebook group long ago along with my page which is very active. The group was not active but eventually it started attracting a lot of members who are now posting their work/business sales posts. I would have just let it run on its own if that was possible. Women come together, post their business offerings, respond to each other - good for them! But the group is bursting with activity and it takes a lot of time to keep approving posts and members, look after reported content, delete spammy posts and ban members.

On top of that, Facebook keeps telling me that they removed “my posts” because it was spammy. They are posts made by members of course. Then Facebook gives me a warning as well. I have used the Facebook assist features to reject posts with words like “jobs”, “hiring”, “vacancy” etc. but the spammers know how to bypass that.

To make a long story short, I was just wondering if it is even worth it to maintain this group. There is no way to monetize it. Facebook doesn’t allow you to. I don’t wish to spend my efforts doing anything that isn’t going to pay me.

Should I just close the group? Or can I sell it (not a straightforward way to do that as well, last I checked), or is there some other way to make it worth it? I just wanted to check with you all before taking any decision.

 

[jackasspeter]

If managing the group is becoming a hassle with no financial return, you might want to explore ways to monetize it before shutting it down.

Have you considered partnering with businesses for sponsored posts or creating a paid directory for members?

If not, selling it could be an option, though it might take some effort. Otherwise, if it’s too much work with no benefit, closing it could be the best move.

 

[peux pas]

No, facebook group is not worth running

 

[Flowwer]

Does your group close offending images?

 

[Yosemite Ranger]

Does your group close offending images?

Yes, that was a problem a few months ago, but auto-assist has taken care of that. Now the only issue is the “too good to be true” job offers that still manage to dupe people.

 

[Yosemite Ranger]

Have you considered partnering with businesses for sponsored posts or creating a paid directory for members?

If not, selling it could be an option, though it might take some effort.

Thanks for both suggestions. Have you heard of, or know anyone who has managed to do either of the above? If yes, can you share how to approach them?

 

[Caden Marketing Agency]

Instead of closing the group, you can make money by selling pinning rights, creating paid VIP groups, or placing affiliate links. Finding sponsors or partnering with businesses to advertise is also an effective way. If you don't want to manage, hire an assistant or transfer management rights to maintain the group while still benefiting.

 

[Yosemite Ranger]

Instead of closing the group, you can make money by selling pinning rights, creating paid VIP groups, or placing affiliate links. Finding sponsors or partnering with businesses to advertise is also an effective way. If you don't want to manage, hire an assistant or transfer management rights to maintain the group while still benefiting.

Thank you, this helps. I will look into hiring someone if they can manage to make some profit after taking their cut. Also looking into transferring managing rights

 

[SS Marketing Agency]

I think if possible, you had better keep the group. It may not bring you money, but can bring you other precious values

 

[Yosemite Ranger]

I think if possible, you had better keep the group. It may not bring you money, but can bring you other precious values

Exactly what is causing this dilemma. It is so difficult to build a community from scratch these days. Thanks for the same advice.

 

[Misa Elia]

If your group has good interaction. You can make money by posting product ads for some businesses and get paid commission from them. You should set some permissions for your group to make it easier to manage.

 

[milo123123]

Monetize with Indirect Methods – Sell ad space, promote affiliate products, or drive traffic to a monetized website.
Automate Management – Use Group Admin Assist to auto-decline spam and approve trusted members.
Sell the Group – While Facebook doesn't allow direct sales, you can transfer ownership by selling an external asset tied to the group (e.g., a related page).

 

[Yosemite Ranger]

Monetize with Indirect Methods – Sell ad space, promote affiliate products, or drive traffic to a monetized website.
Automate Management – Use Group Admin Assist to auto-decline spam and approve trusted members.
Sell the Group – While Facebook doesn't allow direct sales, you can transfer ownership by selling an external asset tied to the group (e.g., a related page).

Thanks, can you help me with where/how to sell it? Do people actually pay for this?

 

[Jenny 15]

If managing the group is becoming a hassle with no financial return, you might want to explore ways to monetize it before shutting it down.

Have you considered partnering with businesses for sponsored posts or creating a paid directory for members?

If not, selling it could be an option, though it might take some effort. Otherwise, if it’s too much work with no benefit, closing it could be the best move.

Hi all,

I had started a Facebook group long ago along with my page which is very active. The group was not active but eventually it started attracting a lot of members who are now posting their work/business sales posts. I would have just let it run on its own if that was possible. Women come together, post their business offerings, respond to each other - good for them! But the group is bursting with activity and it takes a lot of time to keep approving posts and members, look after reported content, delete spammy posts and ban members.

On top of that, Facebook keeps telling me that they removed “my posts” because it was spammy. They are posts made by members of course. Then Facebook gives me a warning as well. I have used the Facebook assist features to reject posts with words like “jobs”, “hiring”, “vacancy” etc. but the spammers know how to bypass that.

To make a long story short, I was just wondering if it is even worth it to maintain this group. There is no way to monetize it. Facebook doesn’t allow you to. I don’t wish to spend my efforts doing anything that isn’t going to pay me.

Should I just close the group? Or can I sell it (not a straightforward way to do that as well, last I checked), or is there some other way to make it worth it? I just wanted to check with you all before taking any decision.

most likely due to current facebook algorithm change

 

[Dominic_]

How many members does your group have? If it's large and active, you can charge for posts and pinning services on your group page on a monthly basis to help fund your group.

 

[ocean faden]

Hi all,

I had started a Facebook group long ago along with my page which is very active. The group was not active but eventually it started attracting a lot of members who are now posting their work/business sales posts. I would have just let it run on its own if that was possible. Women come together, post their business offerings, respond to each other - good for them! But the group is bursting with activity and it takes a lot of time to keep approving posts and members, look after reported content, delete spammy posts and ban members.

On top of that, Facebook keeps telling me that they removed “my posts” because it was spammy. They are posts made by members of course. Then Facebook gives me a warning as well. I have used the Facebook assist features to reject posts with words like “jobs”, “hiring”, “vacancy” etc. but the spammers know how to bypass that.

To make a long story short, I was just wondering if it is even worth it to maintain this group. There is no way to monetize it. Facebook doesn’t allow you to. I don’t wish to spend my efforts doing anything that isn’t going to pay me.

Should I just close the group? Or can I sell it (not a straightforward way to do that as well, last I checked), or is there some other way to make it worth it? I just wanted to check with you all before taking any decision.

in the future you should not let your groups be automated you need to moderate them to avoid bad posts getting your groups banned

 

[Checkmate Ads Agency]

If you have time, learn how to manage it properly. The least value is selling the group. On top of that, there are many values a decent group can bring to you, many opportunities

 

[RFT Marketing Agency]

Bro, your group won't bring money, but you will leave, which will benefit you later.

 

[beforeall]

You can collect fees from people who post recruitment posts, etc. on your group, or who want to have their posts pinned to the top of the page.

 

[MoonStarz]

You can move traffic for someone else, promote other peopleyoutube channels, facebook gaming accounts, maybe get a mod someone you trust that will do the work in case you want to keep the group.