Using a Meetup.com Template to Schedule a State of the Word Watch Party

We have made scheduling a State of the Word Watch Party much easier by creating dedicated templates on Meetup.com. 

1. Go to your Meetup.com page and click on the red Create Event button, followed by the Create New Event button from the dropdown.
   
   
   
2. On the right-hand sidebarSidebar A sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. at the top, choose the option: Start from a template.
   
   
   
3. You will now see two templates—one each for the in-person and online events. Depending on the meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. format you are organizing, pick the template that is applicable to you—in-person or online.
   
   
   
4. The event details will now appear in the event description. Make sure you fill in the date and time placeholders.
   
   Note: If your State of the WordState of the Word This is the annual report given by Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress at WordCamp US. It looks at what we’ve done, what we’re doing, and the future of WordPress. https://wordpress.tv/tag/state-of-the-word/. is happening at an odd hour in your timezone, plan your event at a different, more convenient time and enjoy watching the replay of the State of the Word stream together.
   
5. Add a featured imageFeatured image A featured image is the main image used on your blog archive page and is pulled when the post or page is shared on social media. The image can be used to display in widget areas on your site or in a summary list of posts..
   
6. Publish the event!

Last updated: August 20, 2024