Since launching our new meet-up site, we’ve been listening closely to your feedback. Thanks to your creative suggestions, we’ve been able to make improvements like showing your list of meet-up attendees and their contributions, fixing time zone bugs (ugh!), and making it easier to select the start and end time for your meet-up. Today, we’re announcing a new feature that you’ve been asking for: the ability to send updates to your attendees.
The next time you visit your approved meet-up page, you’ll see a prompt explaining how to share updates. Each time you share an update, an email will be sent to each of the Local Guides who has registered to attend your meet-up. You will be able to send up to three updates. These updates will also appear publicly on your meet-up page.
Visit g.co/localguides/meetup to learn more about meet-ups and how to organize your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I be able to start sending updates?
Once your meet-up has been approved, you’ll be able to share updates.
What type of information should I share in an update?
When details about your meet-up have changed (e.g., date, time, and/or location), we recommend sharing an update. You can also send your phone number and/or email address as an update in case attendees need to get in touch. You may also consider sharing an update on the day of your meet-up to tell attendees what you’re wearing so you’re easy to spot. 
Do I have to share updates?
You do not have to share updates. This feature is optional to use.
Can I make changes to the information listed in my meet-up?
No, you can’t make changes to the information shown on your meet-up page once it’s been approved. If you need to make changes, share an update using this new feature. You can also continue to interact with attendees on the Local Guides Connect post that’s generated for your meet-up once approved.
Will I be able to see a list of email addresses for the attendees?
No, you won’t be able to access a list of email addresses for your attendees. Once you submit your update, we will send the email to each attendee individually.
What happens if I want to send a fourth update? How else can I get in touch with attendees?
You will only be able to send up to three updates, so be thoughtful about what you want to share. You can also continue to interact with attendees on the Local Guides Connect post that’s generated for your meet-up once approved.
How long can my update be?
Your update must be at least 10 characters and can be up to 500 characters.
