Show Notes
We look at event management plugins, what they do, and when you will need specific ones. What if you run recurring events? Say you run a once a year event, and need to sell tickets? What if you're a musician or band posting gigs? We give our recommendations for these scenarios and more.
Our WordPress panel this week:
Sallie Goetsch: https://wpfangirl.com
Kim Shivler: https://howtobuildanonlinecourse.com/
Lee Jackson: https://angledcrown.com/
Jonathan Denwood: https://www.wp-tonic.com
John Locke: https://www.lockedownseo.com/
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Table of Contents for Episode 184
0:00 Podcast intros.
3:08 WordPress News Story #1: Advanced WordPress Facebook Group Moves to Curb Low Quality Content with Admin-Approved Posts
11:16 WordPress News Story #2: WordPress Editor Experience Survey Shows 75% of Respondents Don’t Use Distraction-Free Writing Mode
WordPress News Story #3: Recommended Reading: Resilient Web Design, a Free e-Book from Jeremy Keith
25:56 Main Topic: Event Management Plugins
26:12 The Events Calendar
31:05 Lee has a clever tip for creating event listings without a plugin.
35:20 Google Calendar Events
39:10 Why you might need an events management plugin in the first place. Your blog is not the proper place for upcoming events!
41:09 Lee's thoughts on Event Espresso and Tickera
44:22 Plugins for bands and musicians: GigPress (recommended) and Gigs Calendar (Not actively maintained)
48:01 The competition isn't other plugins, but online services like Eventbrite.
50:18 Tips about buying tickets or registering with WooCommerce.
56:38 Podcast outros.
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Links mentioned during the show:
WP-Tonic Episode 162: Jeremy Keith on Resilient Web Design
The Web is responsive by default
Getting the Perfect Website (2008)
Event Engine: The Event & Expo Podcast
WooCommerce Simple Registration
100k Freelancing: EP 0107 Real World Marketing with John Locke
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https://www.wp-tonic.com/podcast/184-wordpress-event-management/
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