When it comes to web marketing the small business owner has it extra tough. Google says you need to create great content to achieve a high ranking (true) but doing so isn't always easy or affordable. Not everyone has several hundred dollars a month (some even spend thousands) to pursue a top rank for the most popular search terms/phrases. But there are in fact a number of effective strategies and tactics to garner quality online leads and many of them are free and you can do yourself - and in tu …

From the group founder: "I love hiking and everything outdoors but lately I find myself persuading friends to go and do stuff with me simply because it is not their kind of thing. That leaves me not doing as much of the hiking I want to do because it's better to do these things with other people. Anyway, my search for people to do these things with led me here only to find most of the groups are filled with members who are older than me." So that is how this group came to be! Any outdoor adventu …

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I? I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost Join us for day trips that include hikes (our most frequent activity), flat water kayaking, off road biking, and occasional special events that include film or music festivals, snowshoeing, trail maintenance, beach cleanups, or museum visits. The Road Not Taken hikes are typically 7-12 miles in length and take anywhere from 3-5 hours to complete. Events take place throug …

This is a group for women interested in walking/hiking in the local Bux/Mont/ Philly area trails on the weekends at nature trails in the Bux/Mont/Philly Area.  We usually have two or three  hikes on the weekend per month averaging four to five miles in a couple hours. We also walk usually 3 evenings a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (depending on what is my schedule unless someone else wants to lead on that day).  We  leave at 6 pm from the Ambler Train Station Parking Lot at 6 South Mai …

Outdoor Destinations schedules activities which range anywhere from hiking (with hiking being our most popular event) to cycling to outdoor sports. It could pertain to anything as long as it is outdoor related. The purpose of this group is to bring like-minded people together from around the Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster, Delaware, New Jersey and Pocono regions who want to form new friendships, experience new things and explore new places. All are welcome to join and participate in any …

As the organizer of DCPG, I plan on hosting a number of photography events and workshops. I am currently the advance photography (and photoshop) instructor for the Chester County Night School. I love teaching and sharing information about photography. Who should join? Anyone interested in learning / improving their photography skills and meeting people with similar interest. Generally this group will be for 35mm SLR film and digital SLR camera owners. This group will be mostly for ME TO TEACH …

Welcome to the Freethought Society (FS)! The Freethought Society (FS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization advocating the separation of church & state, freedom of religion for all, freedom from religious intrusion, freedom of expression and freedom of choice.  As freethinkers, our minds are not constrained by superstitions or prescribed dogmas that tell us what we may or may not think.  We are a group of atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, et al. who are interested in prese …

Come out and experience an authentic Filipino martial art. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is instructed by Joel LeVan – also a certified Military CQC Knife/Empty Hand Instructor via PTKGO. This edged/impact weapon fighting system has been tested and proven through generations of combat. If you want true realism, you found it. Pekiti-Tirsia essentially means "close-quarter" and is the most complete, advanced, and effective system of Filipino Martial Arts in existence today. Pekiti-Tirsia is a t …

Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community outreach program of the Sierra Club. Our volunteer leaders are certified and specially trained in recreational, outdoor, and safety skills as well as environmental education. People who ordinarily would not have access to wild places, including low-income youth of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are provided wilderness adventures by an enthusiastic corps of volunteers from cities and communities located across the United States. In the Philadelphia …

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! Photography Workshops in the studio and outdoors are being planned. Please browse the past meetups and their reviews. I strive to give 100% of myself and to make all the meetups enjoyable and rewarding. This group is a fusion of beginning to advanced photographers. It has a regular meetup called “Beginners Beginning and The Experts Refresher”. I highly recommend you attend this meetup. It is a great way to meet me and the other members, see for yourself how the meetups …

We have become an urbanized consumer culture that lives increasingly hooked and dependent upon technology and mechanization. The quiet wisdom that comes from rural life and religious or indigenous practice that plants us in the soil of the earth and her peoples, is often run over in the frenetic pace of our lives. Soul-Gardeners Circles are organized at Stonehaven, a suburban property in Main Line Philadelphia dedicated to thoughtful contemplative dialogue. It is a place where the landscaped gar …

The purpose of this group is to create an informal setting to discuss, share and learn about mediation and its relevance in our lives today. We engage in a wide range of topics like role of meditation in our life and community, balancing our life from within, creating a harmonious peaceful community. We organize free meet-ups, workshops and training sessions for members of the community. Most of our venues are local cafes, libraries and universities. Natural Path Meditation (also known as Sahaj …

Have you ever wondered what this yoga thing is all about? Would you like a personalized and patient introduction to yoga breathing, postures and meditation? I have organized this group to provide a space for you to learn about yoga and most importantly, yourself! You do not need to invest in a yoga mat or certain clothes. Man, woman, young, old...come in comfortable clothes, bring a towel for the grass and an open mind. A water bottle and snack are also great ideas. I suggest layering clothing a …

Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Namaste! If this makes you uncomfortable, you've come to the wrong place! This group is for spiritually committed single folks in the Delaware Valley looking to meet people with a similar view - that there are many paths, but they all lead to the same ultimate truth. This group is still in its infancy, but it's expected that there will be regularly scheduled meetups at the same places & times, in order to make it easier to schedule a visit. Other meetups may be organized …

We are a group that searches our backyards, front yards, meadows, woods and anywhere outside that one can find the wonders of nature waiting for us to discover the foods and medicines that surround us. We come together to teach each other and learn from each other. We search for food, medicines, mushrooms, herbs, roots, tubers, leaves, even trees! We like nature and want to learn more about our environment. Ideally no more than 5-8 people in a foraging group. A foraging group can be started …

Every new beginning has a little story behind it. And ours has its roots in the confusion of a woman, Sherley Altidor, who was looking for ways to tackle her hair but hardly knew what to do. Her questions were many and so were the answer sources. Scattered all over the Internet, they hardly provided a consolidated and authentic guideline that she could always follow or trust. That is when in January, 2012, she created a group on Meetup called the ‘Femme Naturelle’ or the ‘Natural Women’ in Frenc …

This is not your typical suport or activity group. Our group is a group of fun, authentic, genuine people whose lives have been touched by diabetes. It's our goal to have a monthly get-together organized, as well as other bigger events. Whether you're type I, type II, borderline, or just someone who is supporting another with diabetes, we would love to meet you. It doesn't matter how much you know, or how well you've been applying that knowledge in your life. We all need support and laughter to …

Meet other people who are interested in reiki, energy healing, integrative wellness, holistic healing, yoga, aromatherapy and spirituality. The Princeton Reiki & Holistic Healing group is organized by Susan Martinez, Founder of Healing Lotus Yoga & Reiki. Susan is a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Yoga Instructor and a Spiritual Counselor. She began the group in order to strengthen the Reiki communiy in the Princeton area and to give an opportuity to her students as well as other practitioners t …

Meet others who love photography.  Beginners and master levels all welcome. We'll plan excursions both near and far and you're encouraged to share your best and most interesting photos. We're also seeking a few new assistant organizers. If you're interested in leading some outings or some interesting ideas that can add to the enjoyment of this group, please contact the organizer (Glenys) at ggustin@me.com.

What is The 50 Million Pound Challenge? Dr. Ian Smith’s 50 Million Pound Challenge is a national health initiative encouraging people to come together and take control of their health by getting fit, losing excess weight and turning back the deadly toll of weight-related diseases that threaten nearly half of Americans. The Challenge is a free campaign supported by national civic and health organizations. It is helping cities, civic groups, friends and families team up to help reverse the epidemi …

The purpose of this group is to create an informal setting to discuss, share and learn about mediation and its relevance in our lives today. We engage in a wide range of topics like role of meditation in our life and community, balancing our life from within, creating a harmonious peaceful community. We organize free meet-ups, workshops and training sessions for members of the community. Most of our venues are local cafes, libraries and universities. Natural Path Meditation (also known as Sahaj …

Welcome to The Philadelphia Vegetarian Social Club! I hope to develop a group for friendly Philadelphians who have chosen to be meat-free (carnivores welcome too, but we'll only eat out at vegetarian destinations!) and who enjoy having meals with fellow vegetarians while having good conversation, and building camaraderie.  I am still somewhat new to Philadelphia myself so this would be a great way to not only explore Philly's awesome foodie destinations but also make new friends. I hope to organ …

Christine Sherbert, CEO of Wealth with Real Estate, LLC founded the Montgomery County Investors Group in 2008.  She has professionally mentored students for Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad Education, Russ Whitney of Wealth Intelligence Academy and Dave Lindahl with Creative Success Alliance. She saw the need to provide local resources, education and networking for the active investor and  those needing assistance in getting started with investing within Montgomery County and surrounding areas . The …

A Social Club Exclusively For Toy & Small Breed Dogs Le Petit Chien ... the small dog! was created in 2007  to provide our tiny companions a Friendly Place to Socialize with other Dogs their Own Size.  Our club WELCOMES ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including Mixed Breed Dogs.  We  just ask that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs to participate in our events. We Also Offer Social Events JUST FOR CHIHUAHUAS! Paw Scouts Dog Training Classes Organized Trail Waggers Dog Walks Our FRE …

NEW APPLICATIONS - VERY IMPORTANT: Please read the buttom of the text about the need to have photo on your profile sheet or if you prefer Internet Privacy, email a facial photo of yourself to the Organzier. SAVE YOUR HEART - TAKE A HIKE! Hiking is the one of the most fun and exhilarating cardiovascular exercise in the world. You are enjoying nature, the uphill trails will challenge you, the views will inspire you and you could not find a friendlier, more helpful, exciting group of people on …

I have just moved to Princeton from a one-bedroom, urban apartment. Now I have 2.25 acres and an insane ambition. I have dozens of varieties of vegetable, flower and herb seeds on the way; about a dozen or so fruit trees (all the usual suspects plus a few trendier ones like medlar and quince); and more berry bushes than I can count. There will be chickens. There will be mushroom logs. There will be bees. Way more than one girl can do on her own. My vision is this: we garden together, at my house …

Welcome to Philadelphia Urban Explorer Meetup (aka Philly UrbEx).  Meet other locals who are interested in exploring Philadelphia's legendary nooks and crannies, delving into its rich, flavorful history and discovering its best kept secrets! "Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints." Urban exploration is the the examination of the normally unseen or off-limits parts of human civilization. To capture the past and explore the lives that once walked the hallways. Every abandoned struc …

As parents, we want what is best for our children. We ensure they wear their seat belts, we read to them, make sure they brush their teeth, look both ways before crossing and stay away from danger. When it comes to children and food, somehow we don’t know what is the best thing to do. Children seem finicky and only want to eat cheese, pasta, pizza, chicken fingers or milk and cookies. They don't like vegetables and it seems like they are in charge. At the same time, we notice that they are freq …