Planning an event is often a group effort. You may be delegating tasks to your team while also collaborating with vendors, venues, co-hosts, and other outside parties. The key to managing it all: Communication. Effectively communicating with your event team will ensure that your event runs smoothly. It will also make life easier for you…
We’re so excited to announce that we’ve just released new features for our Events Calendar Pro users. These feature ideas come directly from our users, and we’re delighted to be able to make those requests a reality. Thanks to your suggestions and upvotes, we’ve expanded the functionality for venues and organizers to give you even…
At The Events Calendar, we take pride in showcasing remarkable websites that leverage the power of our WordPress calendar plugin. In this customer spotlight, we’ll visit Mont Du Lac Resort in Wisconsin. Their events website seamlessly combines functionality, fun, and a touch of magic. Join us as we dive into the world of Mont Du…
As part of our Virtual Events plugin, many of our users take advantage of the ability to add a Zoom link directly to their WordPress site events. This allows attendees to easily access meetings and webinars. In an effort to bring our customers the best versions of our plugins and make sure that everything 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…
516Now is a non-profit faith-based organization based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that provides essential support to those in need within their community. From food drives to mental health services, 516Now improves the lives of individuals and families throughout the communities they support. With a podcast, radio station, blog, and conferences, 516Now needs a good stack…
The ticket email sent out immediately after a customer purchases a ticket on your WordPress site is so important, as it’s the digital representation of your ticket. Up until now, customizing the ticket email was a process that required template changes and coding knowledge. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the release of the…
There are lots of ways to reduce your environmental impact as an individual. But here’s a strategy you may not have considered: Planning more sustainable events. Events can leave a considerable carbon footprint after you factor in transportation, energy use, and waste. Follow these tips for planning events that are more sustainable and leave less…
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…
We’re always looking for customers who use our plugins and have a soft spot for animals, and Oakland Animal Services fits the bill. This California-based animal shelter is Oakland’s only open admissions shelter. They accept all of Oakland’s homeless, injured, orphaned, unwanted, lost, abandoned, and mistreated animals, regardless of age, breed, temperament, or medical condition.…
Selling tickets and getting people to your conference is just the first step on your to-do list. But once everybody arrives, how will you keep your conference attendees fully engaged? The best conferences offer more than a decent roster of speakers and a Q&A panel. They spice up the agenda with interactive and memorable activities…
It’s an event planner’s dream: Your event, sold out. A room full of happy attendees and a ton of ticket revenue to boot. But how do you drive high levels of turnout and excitement? Unfortunately, there’s not one secret trick that will get you to a sold-out event. But there are steps you can take…
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…
Each month, we showcase one of our customers using The Events Calendar products. This month, we are featuring Washington Voices, an educational and advocacy nonprofit led by those impacted by sex offense legislation. In their words: “Through advocacy, Washington Voices restores the health, hope, and dignity of those experiencing the ongoing consequences of a sexual…