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Guides, comparisons and resources to build and grow your community.
The complete checklist to organize an event without forgetting anything
Venue, speakers, program, food and drinks, logistics: the practical checklist to organize an in-person event of 20 to 100 people, step by step, without forgetting anything.
How to migrate your Meetup community to The Playground: step-by-step guide
How to leave Meetup without breaking your community. The full method to transfer members, events and visibility to The Playground, in 4 to 8 weeks.
What I Learned Building The Playground with Claude Code
A Product Builder's story from the trenches. Two months, 1,780 commits, not a single line of code typed by hand: a field report on building a SaaS solo with an AI.
The best free alternatives to Meetup in 2026
Meetup now charges organisers. Here are the best free alternatives to build your community and host events.
Meetup vs Luma vs The Playground, 2026 comparison
Detailed comparison of community platforms: features, pricing, model. Which platform should you choose to host events and build your community?
Why events alone aren't enough, the community model
You host events but your attendees don't come back? The problem isn't the event, it's the lack of community.
5 steps to build an online community that lasts
Creating a group isn't enough. Here are 5 practical steps to build an active, engaged online community for the long term.
How to organise a free meetup in 2026, the complete guide
Everything you need to know to organise a free meetup: venue, promotion, registration, tools. A practical step-by-step guide.