Post on 13-Apr-2017
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from an interview with Colin YearwoodWWW.BECOMEABLOGGER.COM
Get Started on Meetup.comthe Right Way
Set it Up Set it Up
If you're a member:Register and Complete Your Profile
- It's FREE to register on Meetup.com- Let people know who you are and what you’repassionate about- Link and connect all your social media networks- Don’t pitch or sell anything in your bio- Give people enough information so that there is nodoubt about the value you provide
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Find Active Meetup Groups in Your Area
- Use the search feature to find active meetup groups- People are looking to connect with others around shared passion
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local meetups
Analyse the Groups You Found
- few key things you should look at:
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Number of members: gives you an idea of howmany people you can expect at the events.Next scheduled event: you’ll be able to tell howactive the group isGroup reviews: The more negative reviews themeetup group has, the more worthless it is totake part in.
Join and Introduce Yourself
- one of your main goals: connect with people in person- what this does:
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This lets people know that you exist.This will increase the chances that someone willrecognize you when you attend the Meetup.
SmileIntroduceyourself first.
Networking tips:Set Reasonable Expectations
- Look at those smaller events as a way to establishdeeper, more meaningful relationships.
If you're an organizer:
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Set it up
Decide whatmeetups to run
Join groups, attendevents and analyzewhat’s working and
what isn’t
look around tosee what
currently exists
First thing to do:First thing to do:
Be Descriptive
- Choose a good name, headline and detailed description- Optional: choose a specific member label
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Set it Up Set it Up
Use Pictures
- Don’t set up a naked group page.- Use pictures (profile picture, group picture, customizedbanner, event location)- Customized Banner. Use this area to highlight someaspect of your meetups.- Event location. If you have a picture of the eventlocation, that would be great to add to the group page.
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BLOGGER MEETUP
Setup a customized URL
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Schedule at least one event immediately
Advanced: Setup member profile questionnaires
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