How do you plan the perfect event? What best practices are there for managing events? We’re constantly learning and sharing the best advice we find.
Creating meaningful interactions between your attendees begins with an important yet often overlooked decision: how you arrange your seating. In fact, did you know that the very placement of chairs and tables can shape your attendees’ ability to connect, collaborate, and network? Of course, the challenge doesn’t stop at merely setting out chairs. It’s about…
Are you putting your heart and soul into planning nonprofit events but still struggling to meet your fundraising goals? We see you. Every year, dedicated nonprofit professionals and volunteers work tirelessly to create meaningful events, yet many face the same challenging question: “How do we sell more tickets?” That’s what we’re here to help you…
The virtual events industry had a staggering $98.07 billion market size in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% from 2025 to 2030. But getting people excited about another virtual event isn’t as easy as it used to be. “Zoom fatigue” is real, and your audience’s calendar…
Get this: event marketing budgets nearly doubled between 2021 and 2023, with 73% of marketers boosting their spending. Why? Because in-person events are back — and they’re bigger than ever. The game has changed, though. Today’s successful events are more than simple gatherings. They’re immersive experiences that blend sustainability with powerful networking opportunities. But here’s…
Congratulations, you did it! You put in the hard work, did everything right, and made your event a resounding success. Now, it’s time for an even bigger prospect: turning that success into lasting relationships with your attendees. Post-event engagement is essential for building genuine connections with your audience because what you do after your event…
Video marketing has become essential for event promotion, with good reason. Consider this: watching videos is among the most common online activities worldwide, and 91% of businesses now use video as a marketing tool. For event organizers, this can present a unique opportunity to showcase experiences, attract attendees, and create lasting connections. Think about what…
The event ticket market is growing steadily, with a projected 4.0% revenue bump in 2025. But here’s the thing — even in a thriving market, getting people to actually buy tickets takes more than just setting up an event page and hoping for the best. If you’re tired of the same old “post it and…
You’ve planned and executed another great event. Or at least you think so – it’s hard to know exactly if you weren’t tracking event metrics as closely as you could have. An easy way to prevent feeling unsure about the success of your event is to consider metrics at every stage of the event process….
Tired of wrestling with paper sign-in sheets and spending hours manually counting attendees? If you’re still tracking event attendance the old-fashioned way, you’re likely dealing with missing data, counting errors, and precious time going to waste. Modern-day event management is anything but simple. Whether you’re running in-person meetups, virtual workshops, or those hybrid events that…
Here’s a fun fact for you — planning and executing a large event demands, on average, 300 hours of work. That’s like watching The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 100 times. No wonder event managers are actively seeking smarter ways to work. The quest for effective automation and streamlined workflows to…
What’s the secret weapon of successful event planners? No, it’s not a bottomless coffee pot or a magic remote that controls time (though both would be nice). It’s something far more accessible — WordPress event registration plugins. But with so many options out there, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff? Which plugin…
Community events are the glue that holds people together. According to a study by Points of Light, 95% of Americans believe it’s important to be more involved in their communities, especially after the pandemic. That’s great news for event planners but also a challenge. How do you keep people excited and engaged? While old-school planning…
Let’s face it: Getting people excited about your event isn’t always a walk in the park. You’re juggling multiple marketing channels, trying to engage your audience, and wondering if anyone will actually show up. Plus, there’s that pesky little thing called ROI that keeps you up at night. Fortunately, you’re not alone. Even seasoned event…
You’ve spent countless hours scouring the internet, reading reviews, and watching demo videos. Your browser history is a graveyard of WordPress event plugin searches. Your eyes are tired, your coffee’s gone cold, but you’re determined. Why? Because you’re on a mission to find the perfect event management solution for your WordPress site. After what feels…
“How can I make sure people don’t miss our events?” If you’re an event organizer, this question probably keeps you up at night. You’ve poured your heart and soul into planning an amazing lineup of activities, but what good is it if your audience can’t keep track of them all? This is where WordPress calendar…