Organizing Basics
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Group on Meetup
Our best advice for every new organizer.
Ideas for Creating a Meetup Group
Thinking about starting a Meetup group? Here are 3 tips to get you started.
Finding the Right Venue for You
Tips about what makes a good venue and how you can find it.
What to Do at Your First Event
One tried-and-true recipe for a successful kick-off event.
Growing a Meetup Group
How to Promote Your Meetup Brand
The best ways to build an audience and keep them coming back.
How To Get People to Show Up to Your Events
Your event is scheduled. Here’s how you can make sure people actually show up.
How to Host an Online Event on Meetup
A step-by-step guide for hosting online events.
Tips from Organizers
Webinar: Bringing Events Online
How to keep your group engaged, healthy, and growing.
Most Hosts Make This Mistake
Priya Parker, the author of The Art of Gathering, shares her advice for hosting a successful event.
Attracting the Right Audience
Organizer Shakayra Stern shares what you need to know to get like-minded people to your event.
Frequently asked
Starting a Meetup group is easy. Once you have an idea for your group, we'll help you create it. Meetup shares your group with local members who are most likely to join, based on common interests.
There are several ways that you can share costs, or even make a profit as an organizer. On Meetup you can choose to charge your members dues, or you can ticket each event.
Meetup provides the tools and resources you need to build a great community. We’ll announce your group to people in your area who share your interests, and continuously help new members find your group and your events. Once you schedule events, Meetup manages your attendee lists and reminders.
It varies depending on your goals. On Meetup, you decide how often your group meets. You can even recruit others to help you host events and share responsibilities as the organizer. The most important thing is to keep in contact with your group regularly so that you can keep your members engaged and excited about your next event.