SignUp Station

Purpose:

To remove barriers to participation by making onboarding simple, personal, and welcoming. 

This experience is designed to: 

• Help businesses and organizations get listed quickly and accurately
• Reduce confusion or hesitation around signing up
• Leverage trusted community hosts to build confidence
• Create positive, face-to-face moments that encourage participation
  

Rather than asking people to “figure it out later,” the SignUp Station provides immediate support and clarity.

How to Use It:

SignUp Stations are flexible and easy to host, making them ideal for ongoing momentum. 

Communities can use them to: 

• Partner with a trusted local host (library, chamber, community foundation, co-working space, REMC, etc.) 
• Offer a Coffee SignUp Station or After-Hours SignUp Station format
• Provide real-time assistance with: 

⸰ Creating or claiming profiles
⸰ Updating business or organization information
 ⸰ Understanding how visibility works

• Share quick success stories to show immediate value

SignUp Stations can stand alone or be scheduled as follow-ups to workshops, Leadership Day, or blitz efforts. 

Outcome:

Businesses and organizations leave the SignUp Station: 

• Fully listed and visible
• Confident in their connection 
• Appreciative of the personal support 
• Excited to be part of the community’s growing digital presence
  

The result is steady, sustainable growth—one connection at a time. Comment end