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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
11 Best WordPress Calendar Plugins 2019
All sorts of businesses use calendars to allow customers and clients to book appointments, inform site visitors about upcoming events, and let employees know about meetings. If your website is built with WordPress then you are in luck! There are some great options for easily deploying a robust and functional calendar to your website! In […]
How to Determine the Best Event Ticketing Solution for You
Finding the right event ticketing solution can be a daunting task – especially considering the sheer number of options available to you. However, as is the case with most software, there are a number of factors you need to consider before settling on a solution for your event business. In this article, we’ll help you […]
8 Event Planning Trends for 2019
As an event organizer, you know that the event planning industry is introduced to new trends every year. These trends raise the expectations of event attendees which is why it’s important to stay up to date with them. Thinking ahead is integral to planning successful events. A clear understanding of event planning trends combined with […]
8 Features to Look for in Open Source Event Management Software
As an event organizer, finding open source event management software can be difficult. There are many tools out there – each offering a wide array of features. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most important features you should consider when choosing an open source event management software. But first, let’s take a […]
Comparing Hosted vs Open Source Venue Ticketing Systems
Keeping track of online registration and ticketing activities for your event can be pretty difficult. In addition to selling tickets, you have to set up payment gateways, send tickets to attendees, and gather analytics. Venue ticketing systems take the heavy lifting out of online ticketing, venue management, payment processing, and other event-related activities. In this […]
Naming Things is Hard. Naming an Event Management Company is Even Harder.
Do you ever ask yourself how a company name was created? I can tell you it’s no walk in the park. In some industries, such as the event management industry, new business names are so hard to come up with that many people have resorted to posting on Quora, asking for help naming their event […]