I was asked this question on Quora.com recently. Here’s my reply, which I’ll post below. I know two very well. Those are Event Smart and Eventbrite. Event Smart, a company that I founded, offers online event ticketing (online ticket booking system), credit card payment capture, and attendance tracking for a monthly membership fee. Event Smart does not charge […]
Are You Behind the Times With Your Conference Event Technology?
The events industry landscape has changed quite a bit over the last few years thanks to advancements in the software and hardware industry. Technology has enabled us to automate and manage various event-related tasks which, in turn, help minimize budget and labor constraints. As a result, event organizers are always looking for ways to […]
5 Best WordPress Event Plugins for Enterprise Websites of 2020
Organizing successful events at the enterprise level involves managing all sorts of event-related tasks like event planning, registrations, ticketing, and email marketing. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular event management plugins for WordPress that can help you showcase events, accept registrations, sell tickets, and run email marketing campaigns […]
7 of the Best WordPress Event Plugins and What Sets Them Apart
Organizing events can be a hugely rewarding experience that can bring in tons of extra revenue for your organization. BUT, organizing events can be a monumental task and it requires that you, as an event organizer, have to stay on top of several tasks including handling event planning, registrations, ticketing, and event marketing. A WordPress […]
5 Email Marketing Ideas To Get Maximum Value For Your Events
Email marketing has long been considered one of the most effective components of digital marketing and it still works quite well. In fact, it can help you tremendously with your events if you use it well. Here are five email marketing ideas to get you started. Prepare Beforehand There is no stressing how important this […]
How to Boost Black Friday Promotions With an Events Website
Black Friday is almost here, which means that consumers will be ready to shop. Many people think of Black Friday and Cyber Monday as being an opportunity mostly for retailers. However, if you have a business in the service or event industry, there’s no reason not to take advantage. Whether you offer educational courses, training […]
How Your WordPress Website Can Help You to Put on a Great Event
As an event organizer, you probably already know that putting on a great event requires a lot of planning and coordination. Many times the most challenging work – event registration and ticketing, marketing, organizer-staff coordination, payments – happens behind the scenes. The good news is that your WordPress website can help you stay on top […]
How to Build a WordPress Event Website (In 4 Steps)
When you’re in charge of an upcoming event, one of your key tasks will be figuring out how to properly promote it. In today’s digital world, an event website is one of your best options. However, creating a website may seem challenging, especially if you’ve never done it before. The good news is that WordPress […]
4 Tips for Promoting Your Next Event Online
A major part of planning a successful event is figuring out how to effectively promote it. While word-of-mouth can help spread the word about your event, it’s not always the best idea to rely on that channel alone. Fortunately, promoting your event online is one of the most cost-efficient ways of reaching a wide audience. […]
Event Espresso vs Eventbrite vs Cvent: A 5-Factor, Side-by-Side Comparison
With the right event management tool in your tech stack, you can accept online registrations, sell tickets, and gather analytics to improve future events. Fortunately, there are several event ticketing and registration tools out there that can help you get started with a step in the right direction. That said, choosing the right tool for […]
Sell Tickets To Your Events Online With PayPal
Here are 8 Different Event Tools That You Can Use With PayPal to Sell Tickets Online for Your Fundraiser From a practical standpoint, there are several different factors you need to consider when planning a fundraising event. You need to make sure prospective attendees can learn more about your cause, view the event calendar, register […]
Happy Anniversary Event Espresso!
It’s hard to believe but 10 years ago, Event Espresso was born in the basement of my house in Salt Lake City, Utah. At that time my son was just a year old and I was working full time during the day, taking care of my son after work, then staying up late to build […]
