Getting your events calendar all set up on your website is one thing, but listing your events in a way for users to quickly find them is another task. Displaying an easily scannable list gives users a chance to browse all of your offerings without getting overwhelmed by extra information. You can even display an…
A WordPress theme is the front-facing part of a WordPress website, and for years, we’ve used themes as the exclusive way to display the content that we create in WordPress. But more recently, you may have heard the term “headless WordPress” thrown around. It’s an odd thing to say out loud. But the concept is…
You’ve organized a major event and you’d like to get a head count to estimate how many people are coming. But guests don’t have any way to respond and let you know they’re planning to attend. The solution? Add event registrations to your WordPress site and streamline the RSVP process so you have one less…
We all know that adding a calendar to your website is a great way to let your users know what you have going on. But if you have a lot of events, things can get lost in the shuffle—you need to find ways to make your events stand out. Finding the best way to display…
Back in 2018, WordPress introduced the Gutenberg Editor, allowing users to add blocks to individual pages and posts. This gave us the ability to edit pages without the need for custom coding skills. It took some time to get used to, but now we’re all using blocks like a pro, right? Now, WordPress will be…
I remember the first time I opened up a WordPress theme file. I didn’t understand a lick of PHP, and my eyes glazed over the code. To be honest, I was horrified and nearly abandoned learning PHP and how to theme for WordPress. You see, I’m a designer and programming is not my strong suit….
Adding a calendar to your website is key to letting your users know all about your upcoming events. Whether you are listing new events every day or only hosting occasional special events, a calendar can help you engage with your community and drive website traffic. Organizations large and small can benefit from adding a calendar…
Update: Events Calendar 6.0 Beta is now ready! Learn how you can be among the first to test-drive the new features. Join the beta testers here. For years, recurring events have been a thorn in our side at The Events Calendar. Not because we don’t love recurring events—they’re fantastic and convenient. But for several years,…
Who hasn’t dreamed of impressing their loved ones with a perfect four-course meal? Well, the folks at Whisk in Bellevue, Washington have made it their mission to help customers take their home cooking skills to the next level. Run by husband-and-wife duo Ann and Don Perinchief, this culinary school offers both in-person and online cooking…
With the most recent version of Events Calendar Pro, we are unveiling our first new view since we created the plugin! Summary View was such a popular extension that we decided to add it right into the views included with Events Calendar Pro. The summary view gives users a quick overview of upcoming events and…
Raising money for a good cause isn’t always easy. But with a few tweaks to your website’s events calendar, there are several ways to showcase your fundraising efforts and bring in more financial support. Events and donations work in tandem in a variety of scenarios. For example, a musician can collect donations on their livestream…
You’ve created an awesome event and you can’t wait for everyone to come. But you have guests responding via email, phone, and text, and it’s hard to keep it all straight! By adding an RSVP to your WordPress site, you can streamline the process so that you have one less thing to worry about. Adding…
We’re excited that Kadence WP has joined StellarWP, a new umbrella brand for all of Liquid Web’s software offerings! Kadence WP is the maker of the popular Kadence Theme and a powerful collection of blocks for effortlessly creating gorgeous webpages. Kadence Theme and Kadence Blocks work great with The Events Calendar, and we wanted to share…
The Men of League Foundation provides assistance to the rugby community. They help ex-players, administrators, referees, and club volunteers with their physical and mental health needs. The foundation aids with everything from surgery, rehabilitation, and equipment to specialist care and at-home visits. They also rely on The Events Calendar to promote upcoming events on their…
Remember Yogi Bear and his picnic basket-stealing tendencies at the fictional Jellystone Park? These days, Jellystone is a franchise with many locations where you can spend some time outdoors and go camping. Many parks also offer free events and feature a new theme each month. The Jellystone Park location in Glen Ellis, New Hampshire uses…
