Planning Your First Meeting

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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…

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 guide…

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

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

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…

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…