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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When customers purchase a ticket using FooEvents, they will be directed to the checkout page so that they can complete all the relevant fields. This includes the default attendee fields such as name and email address, as well as customer attendee fields and seating selection. Depending on the nature of your event, you may want to separate these …
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In this video we will show you how to add event and ticketing functionality to your WordPress website in under 6 minutes! Using WooCommerce and FooEvents we will add ticket selling capabilities to a standard WordPress website. At the end of the video, we will purchase a ticket and make payment using PayPal. We hope …
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These are our top 10 tips for planning a successful event. Got any tips of your own? Be sure to share them in the comments section!
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Be sure to test all systems before the event. Leave nothing to chance and make sure you have a back-up plan in place in case you experience any technical issues. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related tips, click the button below! SEE ALL FOOTIPS
On the day of the event, the power might fail, your phone’s battery could die or you might lose your laptop or tablet. Be sure to make a hard copy of all critical information such as your attendee list (probably a good idea to have multiple copies), vendor details, speaker details etc. This post is …
Photographs can be used to promote future events or demonstrate the success of past events. You will most likely have your hands full on the day so consider hiring a professional photographer to ensure that you get the best possible shots. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see …
Social advertising platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) offer targeting options that can significantly help to reach target audiences in a geographical location. This can be done at a low cost and within various niches. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related tips, click the button …
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Create a custom hashtag for the event and encourage attendees and speakers to use the hashtag on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. This will help increase awareness as well as your brand’s social media presence. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related tips, click the button …
Engage with local influencers such as bloggers and Instagram personalities to help generate interest around your event. Be smart in how you do this and ensure that the engagement is fluid and natural. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related tips, click the button below! …
YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world, after Google. Upload videos of your performers/speakers from past events to help promote your next event. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related tips, click the button below! SEE ALL FOOTIPS
What’s your value proposition? That’s what you should continuously ask yourself during the planning process and make sure that you give potential attendees enough good reasons to commit. This should feed through your marketing effort and align with your ticket pricing. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see …
Scrutinize a calendar or year planner and make sure that there are no competing or established events that directly compete with yours. Also consider school holidays, public holidays and pay day in relation to your event. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related tips, click …
Events are complicated machines with many moving parts. Anything could happen and often you are required to improvise at a moment’s notice. Always ensure that you have a good backup plan that caters for changing conditions such as bad weather, medical emergencies, technical issues etc. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you …
Offer early bird tickets at a reduced rate to promote early registrations and avoid last minute bookings which can become a logistical nightmare. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related tips, click the button below! See all FooTips
Your attitude will affect the entire mood of the event. Your team will feed off your approach and in turn they will engage with speakers, performers and attendees in a similar manner. Be sure to set a good example that exudes a professional, friendly and positive attitude. This post is part of our FooTips …
Once you know what needs to be done, split the work up into different sections (catering, check-ins, registration, parking etc) and assign responsibility for those tasks to specific team members. Make sure they know what is expected and when it needs to be done by. This post is part of our FooTips series. If …
Create a shared document outlining every detail of the event (you can use your list as a starting point). Share this document with the team and keep it updated. Include vendor details, dates, times, amounts, people, requirements, floor plans and anything else the team might need. This post is part of our FooTips series. …
You’re putting on an event for a reason. Be clear about what you want to achieve, why you want to achieve it, and make sure that this filters through to your plan. Doing so will help you achieve your goal or determine where you went wrong. This post is part of our FooTips series. …
Put everything into a list. The list should contain anything you need to do, arrange, purchase, order, confirm, give, receive, find or remove. Keep the list updated and use it as the basis for your project plan. This post is part of our FooTips series. If you would like to see more event related …
