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Inspiration and advice for real-life communities. Plus, updates and offers from the Meetup team.
Organizing Basics
Why You Should Start a Community During a Crisis
A complete guide for starting a community safely during a time of crisis (and why it’s so important!).
How to Host Safe Outdoor Events on Meetup
The communication, planning, and safety precautions you need to host a safe outdoor event.
5 Handy Online Event Recipes
Try one of these simple online event ideas to bring your community together.
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Group on Meetup
Our best advice for every new organizer.
Recording: Meetup 101: Building Communities
In this all-access live demonstration with Customer Support professionals, you’ll hear about the variety of tools Meetup has to help bring people together.
Creating an Eye-Catching Meetup Event
Captivate your members with a great event page and take your group to the next level. Discover new features and time-tested recommendations that are sure to make your events stand out!
Recording: Meetup 101, Communities for Success
Watch members of Meetup’s Community Support team as they answer common questions about Meetup including tips on starting a new group, building a leadership team, engaging your members, creating an event, and more.
How to Use Topics to Maximize Your Meetup Experience
Topics are fundamental to how the Meetup platform understands what a group or event is about and who should see it. By using topics strategically, you can get your community in front of the best audience.
Recording: Lessons from Community Builders
Watch two Meetup organizers, Max Morrongiello and Doug Meil, for an informative session full of tips on how to run your Meetup group.
Safely Meeting in Person—How to Navigate the New Normal
Social interaction is vital for our health and wellbeing. With these few simple steps, you can make sure you and others feel comfortable attending in-person events.
Recording: Getting the Most from Meetup
Watch members of Meetup’s Community Support team as they answer common questions about Meetup including tips for hosting safe in-person events.