Before You Start A Meetup Group

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How To Start a Meetup Group

If you want to start a Meetup Group, the first thing you want to do it sign into your Meetup.com account. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one here. Once you're signed, in, here's how to…

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Getting your ducks in a row

Even before you buy a subscription and create your Meetup Group, there are four super-simple things you can do to get ahead of the game. Following these instructions will maximize your Meetup's initial impact! Find two great photos Think…

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What happens when you start a Meetup Group?

Many Meetup groups are created when someone on an Alert list takes the initiative and starts a group. When they start a group, the group pages are created on the Meetup site and the person who started it becomes…

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Being a Meetup Organizer: What's it all about?

There are thousands of Meetups in different topics all over the world. Dog Meetups, political Meetups, health Meetups, social Meetups, you name it! It's truly amazing! And each Meetup has an Organizer. So why do people take the time…

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Organizer Phases

While all Orgs undoubtedly encounter similar occurrences (i.e. being nervous for the very first Meetup, trying to get more members, etc), their individual experiences will differ. So how do you describe something both common and unique? I believe first-hand…

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After You Start A Meetup Group

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New Organizer Essentials

Greetings, new Meetup Organizer! Welcome to a family of people passionate about sharing their interests with others. You're in for a fun and rewarding ride. Now it's time to get your Meetup off to a healthy start! Below you'll find…

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New Organizer Essentials - Part 2

Want to give your Meetup more exposure and attract more members? Then you should: Invite your friends and Alert list members Edit your Group Description Join an Organizer Meetup Invite your friends and Alert list members A great way to…

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How to schedule a Meetup event

Click 'Calendar' Click 'Schedule a Meetup' Enter all the event details and click 'Schedule Meetup' Click 'Email Group' Select who will get the email Enter your message and click 'Send'…

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Your 1st Meetup Event in four easy steps

You've started a Meetup Group - Great! Now it's time to start planning your first Meetup. It's completely natural if you're a little nervous or excited about this, since it's pretty new territory. To take the edge off, this…

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Learning from other Organizers

Contact a Meetup Organizer in your town! Learn what it's like to be an Organizer from, what else, a real live Meetup Organizer! Join an Organizer Meetup Find a local Meetup Contact the Organizer Attend their Meetup Join an…

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Organizer Tools

As a Meetup Organizer, you have a plethora of great tools and resources at your disposal. And all of them are designed to help you run awesome Meetups. Here's a quick run down of your many tools: Organizer Help…

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Multitopic: A fast way to get more members

All Meetup Groups have a Primary Topic. Pug groups are under the Pug topic, Mom groups are under the Moms topic, Hiking groups are under the Hiking topic, etc, etc. Very straightforward. Well, you can add up to three additional…

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Inviting friends to join your group

Know some people who would be interested in your Meetup group? Send them an email and invite them to join! Click 'Promote!' Click 'Add members' Enter your friends' email addresses, a friendly message, and click 'SUBMIT' Send an invite to…

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Inviting Alert List members to join your group

There are Meetup members in your area waiting to hear about a Meetup group just like yours! Send them an email and invite them to join! Click 'Promote!' Click 'Invite Alert list members' Click 'Invite XYZ to join your group'…

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Planning Your First Meetup Event

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Welcoming Newcomers to your Meetup

It's great when a new member joins your Meetup Group! But realize, people can find the prospect of participating in a Meetup a little daunting. Meeting people through the Internet is different from meeting them in person. That's why…

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How to schedule a Meetup event

Click 'Calendar' Click 'Schedule a Meetup' Enter all the event details and click 'Schedule Meetup' Click 'Email Group' Select who will get the email Enter your message and click 'Send'…

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Your 1st Meetup Event in four easy steps

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How to get ideas for Meetup events

So you need to set up an event for your Meetup group, but you're not sure what to do. Don't despair! You can get great ideas by checking out what other Meetup groups are doing at their events! Here's…

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How to write a great Event Description

Once you've decided what you're gonna do at your Meetup Event, the next step is writing an enticing event description and posting it onto your Meetup web site. You'll want to describe the event in a way that tells…

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Making a Meetup Sign

One of the best ways to ensure that your members will find you at a Meetup is to make a sign. You can print off the table-top sign found under the “Promote!” section of your local Meetup, or you can…

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Advanced Event Planning

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Past Can't Miss Meetups

Continued from our Can't Miss Meetups article, here are some Can't Miss Meetups from the past: Culture for the Non-Cultured presents: Theater!: Shakespeare-type modern comedy, Q & A with Playwright & Cast, then Eat Topics:New in Town - Theater -…

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Can't Miss Meetups Vol. 37

Welcome to Can't Miss Meetups Want to make your Meetups into something that simply cannot be missed? Every week, we'll profile Meetups that take meeting up to a whole new level, with an original activity, a theme, a guest speaker…

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Finding the Right Venue

Location, location, location. Even Meetups need the right location! The perfect one provides atmosphere, supports your Meetup's activity/focus, and is a comfortable place for your members to get together. Selecting the right venue is important because it sets the…

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Give Your Meetups a Hook

Regardless of your Meetup's topic, varying aspects of each Meetup event keeps members enthusiastic and gives them a reason to keep attending. It also inspires new members when they see that your Meetups aren't the same thing over and…

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Setting up your Meetup events

As a Meetup Group Organizer, you control the date, time, and venue of Meetup events, and can schedule as many events as you like every month. There are 3 steps to set up a Meetup event: Enter the details…

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Getting more members to RSVP

An ongoing issue for most Organizers is making sure that your group RSVPs for events so that you can know who is coming and who is not. Here are some ideas generated by active Organizers to get people to…

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How to edit a Meetup event

Click 'Calendar' Click the Meetup you wish to edit Click 'Change details' Make any edits and click 'Change Details' Click 'Email Group' Select who will get the email Enter your message and click 'Send'…

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Ice Breakers for Your Meetups

Whenever you have a group of strangers coming together for the very first time, it can be tough sometimes to get people relaxed and talking with one another. If you are going to have your first Meetup, or you…

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How to cancel a Meetup event

Click 'Calendar' Click on the Meetup you wish to cancel Click 'Cancel' Click 'Yes, cancel this Meetup and remove it from the calendar'…

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Promoting Your Meetup Group

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How to add images to your About Us page

Click 'Photos' Click 'Add photos or create album' Select 'New Album', give it a name, and click 'Browse' Find the photo on your computer, select it, and then click 'Open' Click 'Submit' Click 'Photos' Scroll down and click that…

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Alert lists

What are Alert lists? How do Alert lists help Organizers? What are Alert lists? Let's say you're on Meetup.com looking for a Meetup group in a specific topic near you. Let's say…oh…a Knitting Meetup in Needles, California. If you…

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Amazing About Pages!! Vol. 64

Has your About Page got you down? Do you stare at your computer screen only to have a bland and boring About Page stare back? What a mess! But don't despair! Amazing About Pages will have your Meetup looking and feeling great in no time!

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Make Your Own Customized Signs, Flyers, and Business Cards!

As you know, there are a number of customizable promotional materials available on the Meetup site. Now many Organizers are using just a little creativity and their everyday word processing programs to create customized signs, flyers, and business cards of…

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Group Promotional Materials

There are easy-to-use templated for you and your members to use to create free, customized, promotional materials for YOUR group. To get started, go to your Meetup Group welcome screen, click 'Promote Your Group' on the left-hand side.

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Promote your next Meetup on Craigslist

There's a simple new tool on your Meetup Group's 'Promote!' page that lets you post your Meetup to the free community website Craigslist.org. Craigslist is a popular community website that contains classified listings for groups, events, products and services…

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Making a Snazzy & Informative 'About Us' Page

Want your site to look good and be a great advertisement for your group? Want to be able define your group's mission statement, activities or rules for new members? Harness the power of your About page to present the…

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'About Us' Page Best Practices

Editor's Note: This article assumes you already know how to edit your About page. If you do not, please read Making a Snazzy and Informative About Page. Have you started updating your About Page, but are stumped about what…

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Hey Meetup Moms -- want to be on TV?

Hey Meetup Moms - we've got a great opportunity for you if you're interested! Meetup has partnered up with Alpha Mom TV to give Meetup Moms an opportunity to help other Moms everywhere. Watch this! Alpha Mom TV is interested…

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Calling Detroit Meetups! Become a Freep Reliable Source today!

Newsflash! Meetup's partnered with the Detroit Free Press! We're kicking off a new program for Meetup members to become a “Reliable Source” for the Detroit Free Press newsroom. When you become a Detroit Free Press Reliable Source, reporters will…

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Pitching your Meetup to Local TV News

Below are a few tips and guidelines to help you secure local, television media coverage for your weekend Meetups. We recommend contacting television stations at least three days before your Meetup. Begin by looking up the telephone numbers for…

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Meetup Ads on NYC Subways!

Dr. Zizmor and the Bronx Zoo, eat your heart out! Meetup.com is putting ads in the New York City subway, too! The ad will run for 4 weeks starting March 27th across all subway lines in every 5th car. And…

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Press Tips — Getting the Attention of Your Local Media

Press coverage is a great way to boost awareness of your Meetup and build your membership. Many people who may have never heard of your Meetup can find out about it through a local event listing, news segment, or…

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Press Tip 2 (pt. 1) — Write a press release to promote your Meetup in the news

Did you know that reporters get a lot of their stories from press releases that people send directly to them? You can write your own easily — and it could get your Meetup in the news! In part one…

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Press Tip 2 (pt. 2) — Use your press release to get noticed by Google News, Yahoo News and others!

Okay, you've read Press Tip 2 (pt. 1) — Write a press release to promote your Meetup in the news and now you're ready to tell the world. Lets look at the bunch of new websites that'll help you…

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Putting local newspaper calendars to work

Your Meetups are hitting the calendar sections of your local papers… and it's ALL GOOD! Most newspapers include a weekly calendar of community events. It usually costs nothing to announce an upcoming event, and this is can be a…

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The Google Test

At Meetup.com, we're always trying new ways to ensure your group gets maximum exposure. One of the most common ways people discover groups at Meetup is through search engines, like Google and Yahoo. Rather than directly advertising Meetup in…

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Adding a Counter to Your 'About Us' Page

You've put flyers up all over town and are promoting your group like crazy. Perhaps you are looking for sponsors and want to show them how active your group is. Ever wonder how many people are viewing your group's About…

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Communicating With Members

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Meetup Mailing Lists

Looking for an easy way to communicate with your members and keep them active? Look no further than your Meetup Mailing List! How Meetup Mailing Lists work Who can use Meetup Mailing Lists Why use Mailings Lists How Meetup Mailing…

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New Organizer - Introducing yourself by email

Meetup.com sends an automatic announcement when you become the Organizer of a group that already has members. It's a good idea, though, to send a personal introduction to tell members about yourself. Why did you decide to organize the…

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Creating a Welcome Message for New Members

You can customize the Welcome Message that Meetup.com sends to your new members. This will give you a chance to tell new members about your group in your own words, even if they have disabled receiving one-on-one messages from…

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Sending Personal Reminder Emails

Sure the Meetup system sends out automatic reminders to members about your events but sometimes it's that personal touch that really makes the difference and gets people to SHOW UP….

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Getting inactive members interested again

It's a common problem: How do I get my huge number of members to actually come to the Meetups? Fortunately, many Organizers have wrestled with this already and come up with some great solutions. So take heart — and…

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Thanking members who RSVPed with a 'No' or a 'Maybe'.

Organizer Renee Alper offers the following advice:

This template is EXTREMELY useful to the Organizer. We all want our members to RSVP, even if they can't make the event, as it lets us know who's really still interested in the group…If you tell somebody that an action they have done is good, they're more likely to do it again!

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Posting Meetup recaps

Do you have members who've never actually come to a Meetup? Want to help them get involved? Try posting a short recap of your latest Meetup on the group Message Board. Sarah Begley, Organizer of The Sacramento Hiking Meetup…

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The power of group newsletters

Expert Organizer Michael Phipps sends regular newsletters to members of his Meetup Groups, and he's found them to be very successful. Here's his advice: “As an Organizer, use the ability to contact your group to send a regular newsletter…