You may already be part of a Slack workspace for your job or a freelance project, but did you realize there are numerous free Slack communities for networking? From giving you a place to talk to others about working from home, to coding tips, you’ll find communities filled with like-minded people.
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- 1. Best for Remote Workers: Remotely One
- 2. Best for Marketers: Online Geniuses
- 3. Best for Documentation Writers: Write the Docs
- 4. Best for Product Managers: Mind the Product
- 5. Best for Coding Tips: CodeBuddies
- 6. Best for Data Science and Machine Learning: DataTalks.Club
- 7. Best for Knitters: KnitChats
- Frequently Asked Questions
Do you know: you can make use of integration to improve your productivity? Here are some of the
best Slack integration for productivity.
1. Best for Remote Workers: Remotely One
Remotely One is the Slack home for remote workers, telecommuters, and digital nomads to connect. It offers 11 Slack channels to discuss the challenges and lessons you’ve learned while working out of the office. There’s even a general discussion channel. Whether you’re a freelancer, teleworker, or just part of a distributed team, you’ll find others you can relate to.
You have to apply to join, which can take several days to be approved. Applying requires your email, name, and answering some questions, such as why you want to join, types of events you’d like to see, and even what kinds of relationships you’re looking to make (friends, romantic, etc.).
Some businesses have their own Slack channels or use Microsoft Teams to let remote workers chat and hang out.
2. Best for Marketers: Online Geniuses
Online Geniuses allows you to learn, share advice, and become an online marketing genius while possibly finding your dream job. It is one of the best free Slack communities to network with marketers, entrepreneurs, writers, social media experts, and more. It currently has over 35,000 members and 18 channels.
The highly active community gives you access to vetted professionals from around the world in various industries. The wealth of information in this group can’t be found anywhere else. Unless you pay for Pro, it can take up to a month for your membership to be approved.
3. Best for Documentation Writers: Write the Docs
Write the Docs is one of the more active free Slack communities and has over 15,000 members. If you need fellow documentation and technical writers to network with, join this community, and make it your new online home. Get great tips, such as when to use different spellings or phrases. Search for a new job opportunity with new listings posted every week.
You’ll even find details on upcoming conferences and a fun place to chat about most anything on your mind. Even if you’re completely new to the industry, it’s one of the friendliest Slack workspaces.
4. Best for Product Managers: Mind the Product
While Mind the Product is designed mainly for product managers, it’s also one of the best free Slack communities for entrepreneurs, anyone struggling to create a great product/service, or those looking to understand more about product development in general. Of course, if you’re working on a frustrating project, this is the place to freely vent or get feedback.
With over 65,000 members, there’s always someone to network with. It also has more channels than most public Slack workspaces. Sure, there’s quite a bit of self-promotion, but that’s also a great way to test new products or check out the competition.
5. Best for Coding Tips: CodeBuddies
CodeBuddies is one of the friendliest Slack communities I’ve had the pleasure of joining. It doesn’t matter if you’re struggling to create a Hello World web page or a shopping app to rival Amazon, you’re welcome here. With over 17,000 members, there’s always someone around to help you out.
Numerous channels let you share tips, experiences, and even brag a little. Or, ask questions if you’re just learning or get stuck. It’s a highly active community, so you probably won’t need to wait long to get answers. I recommend using the second link to join, as I couldn’t get the first one to work.
6. Best for Data Science and Machine Learning: DataTalks.Club
Love discussing the possibilities and advancements in data science and machine learning? Join the DataTalks.Club Slack community. It currently has over 55,000 members, along with numerous themed channels. There are always great conversations going on.
One thing I love is the career questions channel. It’s a good place to find new opportunities, what path to take next after getting certifications, and what to expect in the industry. Overall, it’s a supportive community that stays pretty focused on data science.
7. Best for Knitters: KnitChats
While the other Slack communities on this list are more work-related, KnitChats brings a little play and relaxation into the mix. Discuss everything related to knitting, check out various projects, and show off your own WIPs (work in progress).
It’s one of the smaller Slack workspaces on the list, but it’s surprisingly active with friendly, helpful knitting enthusiasts. Even if you’re brand new to knitting, you’ll find a supportive community here. Plus, knitting is a great way to get work off your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start my own Slack workspace?
Yes. If none of the above appeal to you, consider starting your own. Sadly, many Slack groups either charge for membership or are no longer active. Visit the Slack home page, and use the Get Started option to create your own workspace/community for your particular niche. (If you’re already logged in to a Slack workspace, look for the Create a New Workspace button at the top right.) Promote your workspace with a website or on social media to get people to join.
Take time to learn these Slack commands and Slack keyboard shortcuts to use Slack more efficiently.
Can I leave a Slack workspace?
If you no longer want to be a part of a Slack online community, you can deactivate your account. This won’t delete any messages you’ve sent so far.
Click on your profile image, and select Profile. Click the three-dot menu under your picture, and select Account settings. Finally, click Deactivate your account. This only removes you from that particular workspace/community. If you’re a member of other workspaces, this won’t affect them at all.
Can I view all of my Slack communities in one place?
Yes. When logged in to any of your Slack workspaces, click or tap the name of the community in the top left. Select any other community from the list. You’ll only see workspaces that share the same email address.
You can also visit Slack.com while logged in to any workspace to view other workspaces.
Where can I search for more Slack communities?
While no resource has every single Slack workspace listed, you can search on Slofile, The Hive Index, and AirTable for communities. Some listings are premium only, while others might be outdated and no longer exist. You may also want to check out Discord servers for networking.
Image credit: Unsplash. All screenshots by Crystal Crowder.
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Crystal Crowder –
Staff Writer
Crystal Crowder has spent over 15 years working in the tech industry, first as an IT technician and then as a writer. She works to help teach others how to get the most from their devices, systems, and apps. She stays on top of the latest trends and is always finding solutions to common tech problems.
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