Recurring Events are Really Clunky

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Hi,

I bought the Pro version of Events Calendar because 99% of my organization’s events are recurring; however, so far I’m really disappointed about how limited it is… and how clunky. Our events recur not very regularly. So it might be weekly, but with multiple exceptions, and having to put all those exceptions in is very time-consuming. Or, an event might recur the first and third Tuesday of each month, so none of the options of “Weekly” or “Monthly” work well for that.

I was thinking it would work more similarly to how Facebook recurring events, where you just select that dates you want. The end. Not choose “Weekly” or “monthly” and then have to add a million exceptions.

Can you please let me know if there’s an easier way to add recurring events like this, or if there’s one coming? If not, I will have to cancel my Pro version as this was supposed to be less time consuming, not more time-consuming.

Thanks,
Elizabeth Keri
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[Courtney]

Hi Elizabeth

Here is how I’d set up a 1st & 3rd week of the month event:

Is this how you were creating it as well?

I do understand wanting additional features. If you think that is something you would like as a feature I encourage you to visit our User Voice Page and either upvote an existing request or make a new request there.

You can suggest it it http://tribe.uservoice.com.

We do offer 30 day refunds if you find the plugin does not meet your needs. It’s just a matter of submitting a refund request form at https://theeventscalendar.com/knowledgebase/refund-policy/.

Is there anything else I can help you with?

Thanks
Courtney 🙂

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Thank you. I did just recently figure out how to do first and third months–still clunky when one or two don’t fit with a pattern.

I was hoping for it to be a little easier, but this will do.

I will suggest an improvement!

Thanks,
Elizabeth

[Courtney]

Sure Elizabeth! I do hope we are able to continue helping you.

Thanks
Courtney 🙂

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