{"id":1270,"date":"2020-01-27T22:06:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T03:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/meetup4567.wpengine.com\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2021-06-23T18:17:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T22:17:12","slug":"ideas-for-creating-a-meetup-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/ideas-for-creating-a-meetup-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for Creating a Meetup Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Starting a Meetup group is a great way to meet new people, teach a skill, grow a business, or build the community you\u2019re hoping to find. Here are a few tips to get you started on building your own group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out some active groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have a fuzzy idea for what your group will be about, but need a little inspiration? Start by checking out some groups on Meetup<\/a>. Search for groups in your local area\u2014or even worldwide\u2014that are meeting about topics you\u2019re interested in. You might get some ideas from groups that exist on the other side of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try something quirky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of groups on Meetup combine two interests or have a unique twist that defines their group. If you\u2019re trying to create a group that will stand out, try combining two things you love. Here are a few examples of real Meetup groups that combine two interests: Wine and Woodworking, Pints and Purls, Meditation with Dogs, and IPAs and APIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting a Meetup group doesn\u2019t need to be complicated or a full-time commitment. If you\u2019re looking to connect with new people, your group can focus on activities that get people together but don\u2019t require extensive planning. Try starting a group with events like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n