To post a plan on MeetNow, open MeetNow in your browser, then fill in what the plan is, the real public place where it happens, the date and time, the number of seats and who pays (host pays, split, pay your own or free). You can also limit who can join, for example by gender or age range. Once you post, people nearby can ask to join with a short note, and you pick who comes. This page goes through each part of a plan in turn, shows three worked examples and ends with a quick checklist to run before you post. For the wider picture of being a host, from reviewing requests to the “we met” confirmation, see how to host a plan on MeetNow.
Short answer: one plan, one activity. Pick a public place everyone can find, set a date and time a few days ahead, choose a realistic number of seats, say who pays, add any join limits you want, write a short description and post. Then check your requests regularly so people are not left waiting.
Before you start
MeetNow is free and live on the web, starting in Malta, so you do not need to download anything: it works in your browser. If you are completely new, our overview of what MeetNow is and how it works explains the idea in a couple of minutes. In short: plans, not profiles. A host posts a plan at a public place, people nearby ask to join, the host picks who comes and accepted guests get a group chat.
Before you post, have three things in mind:
- The activity. Coffee, drinks, a dinner, a padel game, a run, a concert, a museum visit or a walk. For inspiration, see popular plans in Malta by season.
- A place you would be happy to meet someone new. Busy, easy to find, open at the time you choose.
- A rough cost. So you can choose who pays honestly.
How to post a plan on MeetNow, part by part
1. What the plan is
Keep it to one clear thing. “Sunday coffee in Sliema” or “Padel doubles, relaxed intermediate” tells people instantly whether it is for them. Avoid vague titles such as “anyone free?”, which attract fewer and less suitable requests.
2. The public place
Every MeetNow plan happens at a real public place: a café, restaurant, bar, sports club, beach, promenade or venue. Name the place or the area clearly, and pick somewhere easy to reach by bus or on foot. If parking is hard, say so in the description.
3. Date and time
Posting a few days ahead usually gives people enough time to see the plan, ask to join and rearrange their week. Think about the activity: a swim works best in the morning in summer, a dinner in the evening, a museum during opening hours.
4. Seats
Seats are how many people can join you. Match the activity: padel doubles needs three other players, a coffee works with one or two, a dinner with four or five. Smaller plans are easier to fill and easier to enjoy, especially as a first plan.
5. Who pays
Choose one of the four options. It is shown on the plan, so guests know what to expect before they ask:
| Option | What it means | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Host pays | You cover the cost for your guests | A coffee for one or two, a small treat |
| Split | The group shares the cost | A court booking, a shared dinner bill |
| Pay your own | Everyone pays for what they order or buy | Drinks, concert or museum tickets |
| Free | The plan costs nothing | A walk, a run, a swim at a public beach |
MeetNow does not take payments, so whatever the plan says is settled in person. If there is a known cost, mention roughly how much in the description. Our page on who pays on a MeetNow plan covers the options in more detail.
6. Who can join (optional)
If you want, you can limit who can join, for example by gender or age range. This is optional; many plans are open to anyone nearby. See MeetNow who can join settings for how the limits work.
7. A short description
Two or three lines are enough: what you will do, who it suits, any cost and anything people should know, such as “bring trainers” or “we will grab a table outside if the weather is good”. A line asking people to say something specific in their note, such as their padel level, makes choosing easier later.
Three worked examples
Weekend coffee
Plan: Saturday morning coffee on the Sliema seafront. Place: a café on the Tower Road promenade. Seats: 2. Who pays: host pays. Description: “Relaxed coffee and a chat, new to Malta very welcome. About an hour.”
Padel doubles
Plan: Padel doubles, relaxed intermediate. Place: a padel club in the central area. Seats: 3. Who pays: split (court cost shared four ways). Description: “Friendly game, not competitive. Please mention your level in your note.”
Museum afternoon
Plan: Afternoon at a Valletta museum, then coffee. Place: museum entrance in Valletta. Seats: 3. Who pays: pay your own. Description: “Slow visit, then a coffee nearby to talk about what we saw.”
Checklist before you post
- Is the plan one clear activity?
- Is the place public, easy to find and open at that time?
- Is the date far enough ahead for people to plan around it?
- Is the seat count realistic for the activity and for you?
- Does the who pays option match what will actually happen?
- Have you mentioned any cost, level or practical detail in the description?
- Do you want to limit who can join?
- Will you be able to check requests over the next day or two?
Common posting mistakes
- Too vague. “Drinks sometime” gets fewer requests than “Friday drinks in Valletta, 7 pm”.
- Too many seats. An eight-seat dinner is hard to fill and hard to host. Start small.
- Hidden costs. If the court costs money, say so, and pick split or pay your own.
- Last-minute timing. Plans posted with very little notice often go unanswered.
- Not replying. People who ask to join and hear nothing tend to make other plans.
What happens after you post
Once your plan is posted, people nearby can see it and ask to join with a short note. You can read each note and see the person’s “we met” track record, then accept or decline. If you want help deciding, our guide on how to pick who joins your plan covers what to look for. Everyone you accept joins a group chat with you, where you can confirm the meeting point and say hello. After the plan, you and your guests confirm “we met”, which builds each person’s track record. Joining someone else’s plan instead? See how to ask to join a plan on MeetNow.
Safety box
- Only post plans at busy public places, and keep the plan there.
- Tell a friend where you are going and who you are meeting.
- Arrange your own way home before you set off.
- Leave if you feel uncomfortable, and block anyone you do not want to hear from again.
- In an emergency in Malta, call 112.
Want to turn this into an actual plan? Open MeetNow and see the plans near you.
Related questions
- How do I host a plan on MeetNow?
- Who pays on a MeetNow plan?
- How do I choose who joins my plan?
- How do I ask to join a plan on MeetNow?
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is it free to post a plan on MeetNow?
Yes. MeetNow is free, and posting a plan costs nothing. The only costs are those of the plan itself, such as food, drinks or a court booking, and the plan says who pays for them.
Do I need to download an app to post a plan?
No. MeetNow is live on the web, so you can open it in your browser and post a plan from there. It is starting in Malta.
Can a plan be at someone’s home?
No. MeetNow plans happen at real public places, such as a café, restaurant, bar, sports club, beach or promenade. That keeps first meetings comfortable and safe for everyone.
What are the who pays options?
There are four: host pays, split, pay your own and free. The option you choose is shown on the plan, so people know what to expect before they ask to join. MeetNow does not take payments; costs are settled in person.
What happens after I post a plan?
People nearby can see it and ask to join with a short note. You review each request, with the person’s short note and their “we met” track record, then accept or decline, and everyone you accept gets a group chat with you. After the plan, you and your guests confirm “we met”.
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