Friday, September 16, 2011

Five Online Communities for Women

Five Online Communities for Women: Many women like to read about women's issues, chat with other women, and read helpful articles with advice that they can apply to their lives They also like to blog and read other blogs by women. There are many online communities for women. Many of these are general, but some are more specific. There are online communities for women in business and online communities for mothers, for example. Here are ten online communities that women may find very useful.

Blog Her
Blog Her is the largest community of women bloggers Members of Blog Her can syndicate their personal blogs on the site, join discussions, and join groups which share a common interest. They can also join Blog Her's advertising program and earn money by blogging. Blog Her also holds conferences which members can attend.

Powder Room Graffiti
This site states that it is for women who are tired of 'celebrity trivia, weight-loss tips and media-bitch fights'. It is designed for women with busy lives who are coping with careers, partners, and children or ageing relatives.

Powder Room Graffiti has articles, debates and polls. Women can contribute articles or blogs, join discussions, and share their opinions here. This is a 'safe and supportive environment' for women to share with each other, according to the website.

Mom Bloggers Club
There are many online communities for mothers. Mom Bloggers is one of the largest, with over 10,000 members Here mothers can help each other with problems and give each other advice, including parenting advice and tips.They can hold discussions about topics of interest. Members can also promote their own writing and interests at Mom Bloggers Club.

Fabulously 40
This online community is designed to help women who are over forty nurture themselves and indulge in their own hobbies and interests. Women can contribute or read blogs, obtain advice from experts, and discuss topics with other women. There are sections on fashion, careers, family, and health. Women may share opinions and find new friends here.

Flokka
Flokka is an online community for businesswomen or aspiring businesswomen. Women can read helpful articles here about business topics. They can also read or create blogs. They can also meet other women in business from around the world.Women can promote their business here by writing blogs or by joining Flokka's advertising campaign. Flokka is also a place where women can find new clients for their businesses.

She Writes
Women can promote their writing or their business at this online community. There are writing classes that women can join at She Writes, as well as local meetings. There are also specific groups for women interested in writing non-fiction and fiction.