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Meetup Organizer: Essential Links
Meetup Organizer: Essential Links
| Aurora | |
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Hello Everyone!
I have been thinking that it would be a good idea to share with you all Essential and Useful Organizer Links to be found on Meetup.com. It's been brought to my attention lately that so many Meetup Organizers have no idea about all the Organizer resources available. So I have decided to list all the great tools that I am aware of. To begin with, Meetup.com has general Messageboards (discussmeetup.com  ), you might not be aware of. They are to be found on your home page when you log onto Meetup. Here is a screenshot:  If you click on the discussmeetup.com link, these are very useful forums you will find:Help and technical assistance for using Meetup.com Need Help? Have Questions? Find a Bug? Seek technical advice about how to use Meetup.com here. Know the ropes? Offer advice and help other users. New Features & Upgrades to Meetup.com Check here for news about the latest improvements and additions to Meetup.com. Suggestions for making Meetup.com better What do you love about the Meetup.com service? What don't you love? What can Meetup.com do to improve? Have a Wish? Discuss our features and service here. Success Stories from Meetups around the world How did your last Meetup go? Who came? What did you do? Be sure to tell us the name and location of your Meetup chapter, too. Reports are fun to read, and they can let other Members know what really happens at a Meetup. Member Forum We want to hear what members think! If you have questions, suggestions, feedback, or just want to connect with other Meetup members, this is the place for you. Organizers' Forum Are you an unabashed Organizer? How can you make your Meetups better? Share ideas on being a great Organizer here! (Please note: This forum is not a place to seek members for your Meetup. For promotional ideas, check out the Organizer Center.) The Off-Topic Lounge Want to share some humor, talk about something other than Meetup, or just chat with other members of this board? Here's the place! (Please... No announcements or messages meant for local groups or specific topics.) You will find posts by regular members of Meetup, Meetup Organizers, and also Meetup Headquarters staff. Anyone can post in these forums! So feel free to search these forums if you are looking for some information...or have a question for Meetup HQ! You can tell when a member of Meetup Staff posts because it says "Meetup Staff" under their profile picture. Aurora Edited by Aurora on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM |
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Here are some other VERY valuable links that every Meetup Organizer should be aware of:
The Organizer Center is something else that is on your home page when you log onto Meetup. Here is a screenshot:  Organizer Center Need some tips and advice on running your Meetup? Visit our Organizer Center and read articles written by Meetup staff and experienced Organizers about everything from promoting your Meetup to setting up great events to news from Meetup.com. The Organizer Center is updated every week, so check back every Monday for new information. Organizer Syllabus Get the scoop on being a Meetup Organizer! Learn about the rewards! Be inspired! The Good Stuff File, Parts 1 and 2, is something that Meetup.com Staff update once in awhile & is based on tips and tricks that Meetup Organizers have learned and shared with the Global Meetup.com Community: The Good Stuff File
The Good Stuff File Part 2
Meetup Technical Guides These Meetup Technical Guides have been created by members of the X: Virtual Test Subjects of the Meetup Conspiracy Meetup Group.
Meetup Customer Service Note: I think this link, with detailed info on Meetup Support is an essential link every New Meetup Organizer should be provided, right off the bat. "We have several dedicated support agents answering members' questions 7 days a week. We do our best to answer questions as quickly as possible and usually reply in less than 12 hours." Aurora Edited by Aurora on Sep 28, 2007 10:03 PM |
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Learn From The Seasoned Pros!
If you want to get inspired by Organizers who have been featured on Meetup.com, check out these Inspiring links from the Organizer Center: Can't Miss Meetups From Around The World! 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 - you name it! Check back every week to get inspired and get ideas on how to spice up your own Meetups. Amazing About Pages From Around The World! Each week, we'll add a new link to an About Page that will blow...your...mind. The Meetups and Organizers listed here are on the cutting edge of About Page artistry. They're pushing the envelope and utilizing Meetup to its fullest potential. So check back here each week for new entries, get inspired to create, and very soon, you, too, will be singing the praises of AMAZING ABOUT PAGES!! Meetup Organizer of the Week Every week, Meetup.com Staff spotlight a Meetup Organizer from around the world who is doing something special with their Meetup Group. Read these personal interviews for inspiration and great tips and tricks. Aurora  Edited by Aurora on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM |
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Meetup Videos To Check Out
Scott Heiferman's Video Meetup Story In this youtube.com video, CEO/Founder Scott Heiferman shares the story of how Meetup was created. Video: How to make your Meetup event a roaring success! Learn about the 4 Really Super Simple Things You Need To Do to make sure you have an AWESOME Meetup. Video: Organizer Tool Tour This video walks the new Meetup Organizer through the Organizer Tools available on their Meetup Group's Website. Meetup Video Stories Meetup.com now has a new feature on the Meetup site called Meetup Video Stories. Organizers who have a video on their About pages can upload their Meetup videos to youtube.com and Meetup Staff in New York will be choosing a select few videos to feature in their new Meetup Video Stories section on Meetup.com. Edited by Aurora on Sep 28, 2007 10:10 PM |
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One thing that is a great resource for new Organizers is joining a Organizer Meetup Group.
Meetup Summit This Meetup Group is a private group for Meetup Organizers and Assistant Organizers from around the world who share their thoughts with each other on the challenges and joys of organizing a Meetup Group. If you would like to see a list of ALL the Organizer Meetup Groups from around the world check out this link. Meetup Organizer Meetups on the Map There is also the Worldwide Meetup Organizer Meetup Message Board. This is another Messageboard dedicated to Organizers where Organizers from around the world post. Aurora Edited by Aurora on Sep 29, 2007 3:06 AM |
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Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
Meetup Member: Frequently Asked Questions
Organizer Frequently Asked Questions: Meetup Organizers
*Note: I'll update this post if I find more links that should go in here. Aurora Edited by Aurora on Oct 22, 2009 4:40 PM |
| ~ Pamela ~ | |
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Wow ... you did an awesome job here, Aurora!
 They say that "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" ... would it be OK with you if I posted these posts on the message board of the Organizer group that I organize? Usually, I would put an idea I ran across into my own words and then post it, but this is so awesome, I am afraid I could not find the words to say it all as well as you have. (I would, of course, give you credit as author ... if you grant me permission to cross-post.) Thanks, Pamela Twin Cities Meetup Organizer Collective |
| Aurora | |
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Wow ... you did an awesome job here, Aurora! Gee thanks, Pamela! I'm glad you found the information to be useful. I would be happy if you would post it in your Org Group, with my name credited to the info. I actually decided to create all this info because of a discussion with a fellow Meetup Organizer in my own Montreal area Organizer Meetup Group, Area 51. I posted this all in Area 51 as well. Thanks! Aurora Edited by Aurora on Sep 29, 2007 12:11 PM |
| Hilary Moon Murphy | |
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Very nice intro, Aurora.
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| Aurora | |
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Thanks, Hilary!
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