The Events Calendar is packed with all kinds of features and things it can do to help you manage events. This is where we share tips and tricks to level up your online WordPress calendar.
Event email marketing is one of the best ways to effectively promote events. It can help you increase ticket sales, build relationships, and generally just get the word out about your event. In the past, email marketing for events was a tedious process. Now, it’s made easy with tools that are built for it, like…
One of the best reasons to build a website on WordPress is the flexibility in customization. You’ll want a calendar to match the look and feel of your branded website, which makes customization options one of our highest priorities. In this post, we’ll show you six ways you can customize your WordPress calendar – no…
You’ve planned a great event, and you have your guest list ready to go. Now, how do you go about selling tickets so guests can register? You could use a third-party platform like Eventbrite, but we have a better idea: WordPress and the free Event Tickets plugin! By adding Event Tickets to your WordPress site,…
The Events Calendar Pro plugin provides powerful features for event management, like shortcodes, Event Series, and additional calendar views. Among its various functionalities is the ability to create Recurring Events, which can be a real-time-saver for event organizers. While this feature is incredibly convenient, it may pose a Search Engine Optimization challenge for some website owners. This is…
You need to sell tickets—fast. Whether you’ve planned your event at the last minute or you’re striving to hit a revenue goal, selling a large number of tickets quickly can be a challenge. But it’s far from impossible. Below, we’ll share a few of the best strategies to help you quickly sell tickets to your…
If you’re hosting an event, you want to make sure you get every detail right. From choosing an ideal venue to coordinating the perfect program—plus thinking ahead about parking, accessibility needs, and creating memorable swag—the logistics can become overwhelming. If you don’t thrive on managing event details and logistics, you’re not alone. But you don’t…
Myth: You need a big budget to plan an awesome event. Reality: You can plan an impactful event without a lot of (or any) money—seriously! In fact, working on a shoestring budget can help boost your creativity and ultimately plan an event that rivals the most expensive affairs. Wondering how to make the most of…
Creating conference schedules just became easier than ever with the introduction of our new product, Event Schedule Manager. Manage Sessions, Speakers, Sponsors, Tracks, and other event details from within WordPress. Check out our blog post to learn more. Selling tickets and getting people to your conference is just the first step on your to-do list.…
Maybe you resist the idea of planning a themed event. After all, you’re not organizing a high school prom or a costume party (unless you are, in which case—go wild!). But a theme doesn’t have to be cheesy. It can be a powerful tool for planning any kind of event, whether you’re planning a party…
Communication between you and your eventgoers is super important, and it begins with your event confirmation email. In fact, the event confirmation emails are one of the most critical emails you’ll send. Most folks will use this email as their primary way to search for and recall event information before attending. So, making it thorough,…
Setting a price point for your event tickets might seem simple. But finding the sweet spot can be tricky. If you price your event tickets too high, you’ll limit your audience. If you set the price too low, you might sell yourself short. It’s a good idea to choose a price that’s informed by data…
WooCommerce is one of the most popular ecommerce solutions for selling products and services through WordPress. If you sell event tickets online, using WooCommerce is a no-brainer. It’s free and open-source, making it accessible to users with limited budgets. Plus, it’s flexible and highly customizable. Tons of payment, shipping, and checkout options allow for a…
If you plan events online, you know how important it is to stand out. Your events landing page is the primary way people find out about your event, which puts tons of pressure on this page. It has to catch the attention of event-goers and compel them to sign up. You know that you’ll need…
If you’re an event planner, online event registration is a beautiful thing. One reason? Collecting event registrations helps prepare for your events with an accurate headcount. Even better: You can make money from ticket sales. And you can earn even more ticket revenue by selling tickets with a free ecommerce solution like Tickets Commerce. Tickets…
There are lots of reasons to love the Event Tickets Plus plugin for WordPress. One of the biggest reasons: It comes with a QR ticket scanning app, which makes event check-in easier than ever. Forget paper tickets and printed-out attendee lists. With the Event Tickets Plus App, you simply scan each attendee’s ticket at the…