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Resource Guide

Tegan
Posted Feb 8, 2011 4:38 PM
TeganMeetup
MEETUP HQ
New York, NY
Post #: 348

Welcome to the Resource Guide!



This is a quick list of some resources available to Meetup Organizers and members. It's not exhaustive, but it's a great place to start. cool




Resources everyone should know about:


Help and resources -- Answers to commonly asked questions and advice for running great Meetup Groups. Browse by keyword, or search for answers.

What's New -- Check here for changes and updates to the Meetup site. Sign up for email alerts on the latest and greatest new features.

Meetup HQ Blog -- News and highlights from the Meetup community. Keep an eye out for guest bloggers, can't miss Meetups, and detailed posts about changes and updates to the Meetup site.

Meetup Forums -- You're here! Head to the Help forum for technical advice, or the Organizer Forum for tips, tricks, and practical advice from some of the world's best Organizers.

Organizer Meetup Groups -- Organizer Meetup Groups are Meetups for Meetup Organizers. Learn how to be a better Organizer from people who know what it's like to be an Organizer in your community. Find out if there's one in your area.






Extra handy resources for new Organizers:


Getting started FAQ -- Check out these answers in our Help and Resources section for tips on issues facing new Meetup Organizers.

Best Practices -- Go there to find out more about how to refine your Meetup Group content, increase your SEO, promote and gain momentum.

Organizer Tips Checklist -- Head to your Meetup Group home page, and click 'Organizer Tips'. Use the suggested steps as a guide for getting your Meetup Group started on the right track.





Other ways to stay in the loop:


Follow @Meetup on Twitter - If you're an Organizer, or your Meetup Group is using a Twitter account, tweet @Meetup to let us know! We'll add you to one of our Twitter lists.

'Like' Meetup on Facebook - Join thousands of Meetup fans across the world!





Need some help?



Find the answers to these questions and many more in Meetup's Help and resources section. We add and update help content all the time, so you should be able to find answers fast.




Bad news bears:


Report a bug -- If you stumble across a bug on the site, please let us know. You can post about it in the Help forum, or contact us via email. The sooner we hear about a bug, the quicker we can get it fixed. If you want more information about reporting bugs, check this answer in our Help and resources section.

Report inappropriate content -- On every Meetup user's profile, you'll find a link to 'Report/Block this person'. Click that link, and you can let us know what type of abuse you're reporting, and check the box to block the user from contacting you through the site. You can also report inappropriate content here.





Have an idea for the best new feature ever?


Awesome. You can browse through ideas submitted by other Meetup users on Meetup's UserVoice forum. If you find an idea you like, add your votes to support it. And if you can't find your idea, add it so that other folks can support your suggestion.





Want to be a guest blogger?


That's wonderful! We're looking for Organizers and super savvy Meetup users interested in sharing their know-how with the Meetup Community.

The best posts have a strong focus, are creative and interesting, and offer tips or advice Organizers can use.

If you've got words of wisdom for promoting your Meetup, finding venues, increasing member participation, or something else that could help your fellow Meetup members and Organizers, contact us here and let us know what you've got in mind.





Also worth checking out:


Legal FAQ in Help and resources
Privacy FAQ in Help and resources

Forum Ground Rules
Meetup's Privacy Policy
Meetup's Terms of Service
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