Multiple domains using 1 calendar

[Amy Hope]

Hello,

I have multiple domains (not subdomains) and I am looking to connect the calendar. I can use the categories to filter the calendar for each domain and possibly the iCal import since I likely will not have recurring event. With the iCal import, is it possible to create the connection in both directions? For example, domain A should be imported to domain B and domain B should be imported to Domain A.

Also, I would be interested in hear about the addtional work around discussed in this ticket. https://theeventscalendar.com/support/forums/topic/share-events-across-sites-on-a-multisite-network/

Finally, is there a way to restrict only certain information on an event for non-members? For example, I want to the time and location to be hidden unless you are logged in with as a member.

Thank you,

Amy

[Geoff]

Hey Amy, thanks for reaching out!

I think the answer I provided in that last thread is still valid in that iCal Importer will allow you to import events from one website to another, especially if both of those calendar are powered by The Events Calendar.

You could theoretically install iCal Importer on both sites if they are both using The Events Calendar and set up automatic imports in both directions. If doing that, I would certainly recommend setting up the imports so they fetch specific categories or else you could run into a scenario that creates an infinite loop of importing events.

Unfortunately, we were never able to continue the discussion on a workaround on that other thread. We were more or less interested in how they might be using iCal Importer because our agency, Modern Tribe, does a lot of work with higher educational organizations and the customer in that thread was inquiring about an educational site.

Finally, is there a way to restrict only certain information on an event for non-members?

You know, that is possible, though it would take a bit of custom development to make it happen. For example, you could use Advanced Custom Fields on the site, set up custom fields for events, then add them to the event template and wrap them in a condition statement that checks whether someone is logged in before displaying it like this:

<?php
if ( is_user_logged_in() ) {
// display the custom fields
} else {
echo 'You are not logged in!';
}
?>

Does this help answer your questions? Please let me know. 🙂

Cheers!
Geoff

[Amy Hope]

Great! Thank you Geoff.

Just a few more questions on the iCal. If events require registration, can members register on any site where the event was imported and do the RSVPs update with the iCal import?

Also, does it work for paid events. If so, which website would get the payment?

Thanks,

Amy

[Geoff]

Great follow-up questions!

iCal Importer will only import the information that an .ics file can contain. That means that the tickets you create for an event are unable to move from site to site, though the information about the event (start/end date and times, location, website) will be. In other words, folks will still need to register for an event at the site it was originally posted.

You can, however, create tickets for an event once it has been imported into the second site, if you wanted to both instances of the event to have tickets. It would just be a second set-up for those tickets.

Does this help clarify things a bit? Please let me know. 🙂

Cheers,
Geoff

[Amy Hope]

Yes, Geoff. That is helpful. Thank you. Amy

[Geoff]

Right on! Thanks for following up to let me know. I’ll go ahead and close this thread but please do let us know if any other questions pop up and we’d be happy to help. 🙂

Cheers!
Geoff

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