Hosting a virtual event means you don’t have to worry about the venue, right? Not exactly. Even though you don’t need to think about coat check or catering, you still need to create a venue for your virtual event that goes beyond a Zoom link. One way to create the perfect event venue online is…
One of our most-requested customer features is the ability to use Filter Bar on other WordPress pages beyond the main calendar, and now it’s finally here! With The Events Calendar, Events Calendar Pro, and Filter Bar, you can easily add Filter Bar to any WordPress page or post using our [tribe_events] shortcode. Wait, what’s a…
“How do I use the calendar with Elementor?” “I want to use Elementor to add calendar widgets!” “When are you going to add Elementor compatibility?” You can probably tell where we’re going here. One of our most requested customers features has arrived: Events Calendar Pro compatibility with Elementor! Cue the confetti and fireworks. 👋 Upgrade…
Most churches have lots of events going on at any given time. The easiest way to add events to your church site is to use The Events Calendar on your WordPress site. You can even take it a step further by adding an RSVP to each of your events so that you can best plan…
There’s a movement that’s been gaining momentum in the WordPress space called headless CMS. The idea is that WordPress can be used solely as a content management system (CMS) and the data it contains can be used anywhere — including on a non-WordPress site or app. A new extension called QL Events brings this concept…
It takes a lot to organize an event, and virtual events are no exception. Sure, you don’t need to book a venue or worry about catering, but your virtual event still needs a Virtual Event Planning Checklist, thoughtful strategy, tools to run smoothly online, and a promotion plan. With so many moving parts to executing…
After one too many virtual events, the Zoom fatigue is real. It’s not just because we’d rather be hanging out in person — socializing on a screen is uniquely exhausting. Event planners need to think strategically about how to host virtual events when many people are frankly sick of connecting on-screen. You need to elevate…
TL;DR The Events Calendar is getting acquired by Liquid Web, a leading hosting provider. The entire Events Calendar team is staying on board. Customers can expect the same level of service, plus more new features in the future. We’ll get right to the point: The Events Calendar is joining Liquid Web. It’s big news, and…
Selling subscriptions on a membership platform is a great model for lots of small business owners. It generates recurring revenue and can bolster your credibility in your field. A membership site also creates an opportunity to make money on your virtual events. By offering virtual events for members and non-members, you can increase customer satisfaction…
There’s no way to look back at 2020 without acknowledging how difficult this year has been. The pandemic added an enormous amount of complexity, uncertainty, and heartbreak to the world. It took lives, and it put lives on hold. It also presented major challenges to anybody in the businesses of planning events. But the events…
We’ll admit it: Our ticketing plugins can be confusing if you’re not familiar with their features. In this post, we’ll help you determine whether you need Event Tickets, Eventbrite Tickets, or both. Before we dive in, here’s a quick overview of each plugin. Event Tickets is a free tool that lets you sell tickets and…
It’s a fair question: Why do plugin developers charge annually for premium plugins? Why can’t you just buy a plugin once and own it for life? We’re going to tackle this question below. Hopefully we can help illuminate why we charge an annual fee for our premium plugins and what that fee provides for our…
In this post we’re going to learn all about Promoter Campaigns. Promoter is an email marketing tool that syncs with The Events Calendar, making it easier than ever to stay in touch with attendees and manage email marketing for events. With Promoter Campaigns, you can create a reusable collection of email shortcuts to assign to…
Some events are general admission. Some are virtual. And others require assigned seating. When it comes to selling tickets for an event where seat assignments matter, the topic is always going to turn to seating charts. Seating charts add a whole additional layer of planning to an event. In this post, we’ll walk through the…
If you’re looking to give your event pages in WordPress an upgrade, this post is just for you. We’ve created some snazzy block patterns specifically for The Events Calendar! Download the free extension If you’re already using The Events Calendar, this free extension will add some block patterns for you to use. (And if you’re…