Difference between Free and Pro

[Greg]

I am interested in purchasing the Pro version of this plugin and have a few questions.

1. I would like to know the differences between the free and pro. On the website, there are a few items listed and then says a whole lot more. I would like to know exactly what the upgrade will offer.

2. When I purchase the Pro version will it erase my current data in the free version?

3. Is there a setting that when I create an event it automatically posts to my social media?

4. I would like the featured image to be the header image. Is this something that I can do with the plugin or would we have to update the theme?

5. In the google map, is there a way so that I can enter in the location of the hotel and it shows directions to the event? Viewers would be able to see how far/close the event is to the hotel. Is that possible?

Thank you!

[Leah]

Hi blizzdesign,

It looks like you already have a Developer level license for Events Calendar PRO which is valid through October of this year. I’ll do my best to answer your questions, but you also have access to download and try out the plugin from tri.be/my-account/downloads/.

1. I would like to know the differences between the free and pro. On the website, there are a few items listed and then says a whole lot more. I would like to know exactly what the upgrade will offer.

You can see a list of the special PRO features by scrolling down the Events Calendar PRO product page. There you’ll see a list of features with some details. You can also get an in-depth look at how PRO works by going through the New User Primer, which includes lots of videos showing the backend of the plugin.

2. When I purchase the Pro version will it erase my current data in the free version?

Nope, all your events, settings, etc. will be maintained. Events Calendar PRO actually works alongside the original plugin, adding the PRO functionality. You’ll continue using the free version with PRO as an add-on.

3. Is there a setting that when I create an event it automatically posts to my social media?

At this time, we do not have a built-in feature that does this. You could potentially do something like this with some customization, or by using a third-party plugin that allows you to share Custom Post Types on social media.

4. I would like the featured image to be the header image. Is this something that I can do with the plugin or would we have to update the theme?

The header image for your site would be controlled via your theme, not our plugin. Does that answer your question? I’m not sure what featured image you are referring to.

5. In the google map, is there a way so that I can enter in the location of the hotel and it shows directions to the event? Viewers would be able to see how far/close the event is to the hotel. Is that possible?

This is not currently a feature, although it’s a cool idea for sure! The map view can show where events are, and you can show the distance from a particular city, but not a specific location. If you’d like to see a demo of Map View, you can check out our demo site at http://wpshindig.com/events/map/.

Best,
Leah

[Nicki]

Thank you! You answered all of my questions.

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