This group will feature keynote speakers & panelists who are involved with Social Commerce, with persons from Facebook (Credits, Stores), Google (Checkout, In-App Purchases), Apple (App Store), Ebay, Etsy, Groupon, IFeelGoods, Payvment, Amazon, Visa, PayPal & Amex. What is social commerce? Social commerce is a subset of electronic commerce that involves using social media, online media that supports social interaction and user contributions, to assist in the online buying and selling of produc …

At the San Francisco Bay Area Start Up Basics Meetup we will discuss fundamentals that all businesses must understand from getting 'off the ground' to successful flipping, IPO or franchising. Getting a well trafficked web presence. ROI for good marketing and sales. Effective Networking and more. Got business fundamentals down? Come learn with us.

Frustrated because you can't find the time to blog? Do you have 150 topics you've been meaning to write on for the last year, but they are all old news? Don't know what to write or how? Don't know what to do with it when you're done or how to get visibility and a following? Then this group is your solution. We're going to meet each Tuesday morning in downtown Saratoga from 9:00 - 11:00 AM beginning July 2nd for bagels, coffee, tea, and blogging. Each blogging session will begin with a 30 minute …

This is a group devoted to increasing both visibility and leads for small businesses via inbound and content marketing. Outbound or internet marketing is expensive, generally making it beyond the reach of small businesses, which is exactly who needs it most. In this meetup we look at real-world, recent and relevant case studies on how to inbound marketing correctly on a modest budget. Traditionally, businesses have leveraged print coupons, newspaper ads, and direct mail to advertise their produc …

This is a group devoted to increasing both visibility and leads for small businesses via inbound and content marketing. Outbound or internet marketing is expensive, generally making it beyond the reach of small businesses, which is exactly who needs it most. In this meetup we look at real-world, recent and relevant case studies on how to inbound marketing correctly on a modest budget. Traditionally, businesses have leveraged print coupons, newspaper ads, and direct mail to advertise their produc …

This is one of the oldest groups on meetup.com and we still welcome new members! Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We are writers and aspiring writers. We are bloggers and wannabe bloggers. We meet regularly to interact with serious and not-so serious bloggers. Our organize …

This is a group for anyone who currently leads, organizes, manages and engages online communities. We started this group as a way to exchange best practices, share challenges and solutions, and ignite ideas! If you are a community manger or leader, or want to be - you know that the success of your great idea and awesome product rests with a strong and passionate community. Learn tips and tricks from community managers from large organizations, non-profits and start-ups. Community Hacks is a plac …

The SVForum Marketing SIG meets monthly on the 2nd Monday to explore the latest marketing innovations and best practices to help executives and entrepreneurs plan and achieve success. Each meeting will offer practical tips and techniques to profitably anticipate, identify, and satisfy customers needs for emerging technologies. "Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two--and only these two--basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and inn …

We meet regularly to explore, discuss, and share Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We will also explore topics related to SEO: social media marketing, blogging, affiliat …

Stanford Web Consortium is all about Social Media - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and Blogs. Bottom line - how do we make money with these Social Media? Is Facebook better than LinkedIn better than Twitter better than Google+ better than blogs for making money? This meetup is devoted to how to make money (legitimately) off of the Social Media platforms. Got ideas? Come share. Come learn. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AN …

"If you are serious about succeeding in business and life you've got to join this group and attend each and every networking event!!! ” - Ayelet Gingold, Networking Events Connector & Business Owner, San Jose Welcome! Are You ready to ... Get More Business Results in Less Time with Less Stress Get Profitable Win-Win Partnerships & Connections Get Uplifting, Well Run Networking Events Get Solid Networking Support All business networking people & professionals regardless of experience level …

Traditionally, businesses have leveraged print coupons, newspaper ads, and direct mail to advertise their products and services. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from creating good digital content. He pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his online content. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. How effective are these advertising and marketing channels for small businesses today? We will …

Are you an Indian woman who runs her own business or service? Do you have your own company/consultancy/salon/business/blog? We welcome you to our group! We are a bunch of active, social and intelligent businesswomen who have come together for networking, forming friendships, colleague bonding experience, sharing the highs and lows in the day of a businesswomen and helping each other succeed in their fields. Additionally, we will also have business talks, brainstorming sessions, discussions about …

We will participate in regular business and social networking events in collaboration with other meetup groups.  These events are great opportunities to meet and connect with entrepreneurs, financiers, technologists, tech executives, Internet consultants, and other movers and shakers in Silicon Valley. This meetup is geared towards small business owners, self-employed professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to maximize ROI for their advertising dollars. This is where small business ow …

Meet other local executives to discuss topics of the day in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovations, Enterprise 2.0 , Social Enterprise , Social CRM , Social Media , Social Networking and Technology spaces. You can become a fan of our Social CRM facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/SocialCRMWorl ...  and join our group on LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=25 ...  where we also post job openings, have discussions and read news. Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/glfceo . …

Social Media is not just a fad, It is here to stay! The group is designed to help small business owners who are unfamiliar with social media and how it can be utilized to increase sales, extend you brand and better communicate with your clients and customers. Most people when they think of Social Media think of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn adn YouTube, but it is also much more than that, It is utilizing the interactive features of what is called "Web 2.0 We will be sharing business ideas, mar …

The SF Bay Area Big Data Think Tank brings together experts and visionaries from academia and the industry in : - Visualization, data infrastructure, and data science - Applications that leverage Big Data in areas such as advertising, marketing, eCommerce, CRM, security, etc. - Art and design, specially as it relates to data We host periodic talks, panel discussions and hackathons. Join us! Come Learn, Network & Share. Brought to you by The Hive that incubates, funds and launches businesses that …

Angel Launch (which has been active in LA for two years attracting hundreds of members) now launches in the SF Bay area. We are designed to connect startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners to investors for early and mid stage funding.  We produce our own events, and also promote free events from our partners.  With the large number of startups competing for funds, its difficult to raise funds and increase brand awareness to get the attention of potential funders. Many investors are look …

Our mission: To offer the International mobile technology and services sector an unbiased discussion dialogue on emerging technologies. Analyze their commercial, economical, social and political impact for an audience of senior business executives, researchers, financiers, policy makers and our loyal software developers. In keeping with SVForum’s history of innovation and leadership, we have decided to commit to I.P. protocol technology and the distribution of information associated. Enabling co …

Fashion+TechSV joins Fashion+TechSF & Fashion+TechNY as the Silicon Valley Chapter. FASHIONTECHSF.org is the longest running monthly workshop and the original event series in the San Francisco Bay Area focused synergistically on building, promoting and educating the vibrant community of fashion and technology. Our mission is to create educational, economic development, social and business opportunities for the fashion and technology industries. From it's inception in February 2010, FASHIONTECHS …

I think joining a group can help with individual accountability, productivity and support. Are you a writer, an entrepreneur, a designer? What do you like/need to do on your laptop? Myself, I'm a blogger. I'm looking to form a group that can meet-up with their laptops in tow, have lunch or a snack, and get some work done as well. I'm a casual, low-stress, no drama kinda person, but I am asking that if you join this group, you understand my intention for forming it and some ground rules (that I h …

SVForum fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership within the San Francisco/Silicon Valley ecosystem of individuals and businesses participating in emerging technologies. We do this by: - creating connections and community - providing education and access to reources - linking the global business community to Silicon Valley, and - facilitating the exchange of unbiased knowledge, insights and best practices. With the support of an outstanding team of knowledgeable, passionate volunt …

NetSquared - Silicon Valley: NetSquared-SV is part of Netsquared International Technology group. You can find a local N2 group in most major cities around the world from this page: http://www.netsquared.org Here at Silicon Valley chapter, We focus on  Mobile, Social Media technologies, Innovation and Start-ups. For mobile developers and start-ups, mobile innovations should not be limited to any one technology or to one shop when there is a great potential to reach out all other customers al …

Meet with other meetup / community leaders. Topics: Growing your community Marketing, tools, and solutions to manage your community Monetization from your community Turning your community into a business Collaboration with other meeting groups

You want to get an online business or marketing strategy really going but can use some help. You’re looking for a place that you can meet with other like-minded entrepreneur’s to bounce ideas off of, get tips, and share what you've done. Topics covered are everything from setting up your website, Wordpress, creating niche sites, affiliate sales and marketing, passive income streams, social media marketing, and selling and marketing an online product. There is a lot of information out there on th …

The NorCal BMA's Product Marketing Roundtable is *the* place to learn the latest in product marketing ideas, including all phases and aspects of a product lifecycle. We discuss leading-edge topics such as social media and content marketing, as well as fundamental processes such as product launch, channel marketing, PR, ad copy, and more. You will also have a chance to meet and network with Silicon Valley professionals, and share knowledge, leads, and more! We invite you to join this roundtable o …

Ultra Light Startups Ultra Light Startups brings together the world's most innovative technology entrepreneurs, in monthly events and accompanying online communities. Events feature pitching, networking and interactive, moderated panel discussions with leading industry experts. Topics cover: Design, Technology, Marketing and Finance And be sure to checkout our website and join our social media groups: Website - http://ultralightstartups.com/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ultralightstartu …

The NorCal BMA Marketing Strategy Roundtable is dedicated to meaningful discussions of current marketing strategy trends, challenges, and innovations. Our speakers are strategists that integrate business strategy into all facets of marketing to create greater success in the work they do. Our attendees bring interesting and pertinent questions to the table that will help them continue to excel in their current and future marketing positions. In short, we bring a level of strategic excellence to m …