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Release notes – 17 April 2023
This week we released updates to the FooEvents plugins that addressed various minor issues and updates to the FooEvents Stationery Builder and Zoom Integration. FooEvents Stationery Builder We added support for BOCA printer sizes to the FooEvents Stationery Builder as well as a fourth column to the stationery builder layout. You can now choose from…
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How to import event tickets with FooEvents
Earlier this year, we added a ticket import tool to the FooEvents for WooCommerce plugin. This feature is particularly useful if you need to transfer a large number of tickets from an existing system or spreadsheet when planning an event. With the FooEvents ticket importer, you can import tickets in bulk using a CSV (comma-separated…
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How to use shortcodes to embed event calendars on your WordPress site
In WordPress, a shortcode is a small piece of code that allows you to add dynamic content to your pages, posts, and widgets. Shortcodes are represented by square brackets [ ] and are used to embed various types of content such as images, audio, video, forms, and more. If you’re using FooEvents to manage your…
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How to ensure your event runs smoothly using these FooEvents tools
So you’ve used FooEvents to sell tickets and the start of your event is quickly approaching. With the start line in sight, you will need to make sure that you are ready to provide your attendees with a smooth and seamless experience on the day of the event. In this post, we’ll guide you through…
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How to build a WordPress conference website in under 30 minutes
Building websites has never been easier. WordPress is supported by thousands of powerful tools that are easy to use and make it possible to build professional websites in record time. To help illustrate this, I challenged myself to build a sophisticated WordPress conference website in under 30 minutes. The Brief The 30-Minute Challenge Given the…
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How to use ChatGPT for events
The events industry is rapidly evolving, and so are the tools and technologies used to plan and execute successful events. With the advent of advanced artificial intelligence (AI), event managers now have a valuable resource at their disposal to streamline their operations and enhance their guests’ experience. One such tool is ChatGPT, an OpenAI-powered language…
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Introducing FooEvents POS – Event Point of Sale
One of the most requested features that we’ve received from customers at an increasing frequency over the last few years, is the ability to sell and print event tickets at the door in addition to selling them online using FooEvents. A “box office” event point of sale solution if you like. We also discovered that…
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What’s new with Foo? – October 2022
This week we released a ton of features that have been on many customer’s wish lists for some time. All these features are based on customer feedback and make using FooEvents simpler and even more flexible! Booking Management If you use the FooEvents Bookings extension, then the new Bookings Management screen is sure to be a…
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Celebrating 7 years of FooEvents
We’re celebrating our 7th birthday today! Time flies when you are having fun and the past 7 years seem to have passed in the blink of an eye. When we first launched FooEvents, we never imagined that a WooCommerce events plugin would evolve into helping thousands of businesses around the world sell millions of tickets…
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Engage with your customers and attendees using WooCommerce Follow-ups
MPORTANT: As of 31 May 2023, WooCommerce has retired the WooCommerce Follow-Ups extension and recommends customers rather use their AutomateWoo extension. WooCommerce Follow-ups is no longer available for purchase on WooCommerce.com. WooCommerce will continue to support its WooCommerce Follow-ups extension until May 2024, however, it appears no further plugin updates will be released by WooCommerce. We have implemented a similar integration with AutomateWoo which we recommend as…
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The possibilities are endless with our new Mailchimp integration
We recently released our long awaited integration with Mailchimp which includes the ability to automatically add attendees to a Mailchimp audience list when tickets are generated. You can also specify default tags or event-specific tags that can be used to segment your Mailchimp list which opens up a host of exciting possibilities with FooEvents! To…
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Create fully multilingual event websites thanks to seamless FooEvents and WPML integration
WordPress Multilingual (WPML) makes it easy to run a multilingual website with a single WordPress installation and it comes pre-installed with over 40 languages. You can also add your own language variants (like Canadian French or Mexican Spanish) using WPML’s languages editor. Simply choose the languages you want and start translating your content! We’ve worked…
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Export your offline attendee check-ins with ease
One of the unique features of the free FooEvents Check-ins app is the ability to check-in attendees without an active internet connection. Offline mode can be enabled in the Check-ins app after you’ve logged in and completed an initial download of all your relevant event data. We’ve just added a new feature to the Check-ins…
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Ending the year on a high – 3 million attendee check-ins!
We hope that your year has been successful and that you are ready to clear the mind before 2022! For us, 2021 has been a phenomenal year with much to be thankful for. FooEvents has experienced growth in almost all areas and what better way to end off the year than by celebrating the massive…
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Take a look under the hood (video)
In this walkthrough video, we will take you on a guided tour of the FooEvents settings and event setup. You will see how FooEvents can be used to create conferences, multi-day events, bookable services as well as events with seating selection. We also take a brief look at ticket management and the FooEvents reporting tools.
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We’ve Reached 2 Million Attendee Check-ins!
Last year we celebrated reaching 1 million attendee check-ins logged in the FooEvents Check-ins apps. It was a huge milestone for us at the time which took almost 4 years to achieve. Less than a year later, the check-ins have doubled, bringing the total to 2 million check-ins! To say we are elated is an…
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How to manage access at your events during the COVID-19 pandemic with FooEvents
Planning a grand reopening? We’ve started to see a steady increase in the number of physical events taking place. While this is great to see and (hopefully) a sign of things to come, most venues are still required to follow stringent guidelines intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In this article, we run through…
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How to scan ticket barcodes and QR codes using FooEvents and WooCommerce
One of the biggest challenges experienced by most event organizers is managing attendee access. Ensuring an organized and steady flow of attendee check-ins is critical, and if not done efficiently, it could lead to lengthy lines and angry customers. To help speed up attendee check-ins, FooEvents automatically adds a unique barcode to each ticket. These…
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Block seats, add aisles and more with the latest FooEvents Seating update
Venues around the world have had to rework their seating arrangements to ensure the safety of their customers and guest and comply with local COVID-19 guidelines. In order to help ensure that you are compliant with your seating and area management, we have included the ability to block off seats and add additional aisles in…
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Introducing Bookable Zoom Meetings
Early on in 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we integrated FooEvents with Zoom as a way for you to sell access to virtual events directly from your WordPress website. Our Zoom integration experienced massive uptake and has become a vital part of our offering. We also launched the FooEvents Bookings extension, which makes…
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Introducing FooEvents Bookings
FooEvents Bookings makes it possible to setup managed time slots that can be used to create bookable events, activities, venues and services.
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