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The Events page enables users to create, manage, and review events, providing a comprehensive tool for public event communication and coordination.

Location: Resources → Events

Objectives

  • Primary Goal: To provide an interface for users to share important events quickly and efficiently to the community
  • User Benefits: Enables users to effectively coordinate and inform the community about upcoming events and keeps a historical record of past events for reference

Key Features

  • Event Creation

    • Create from scratch
    • Use preexisting templates

  • Event Management

    • Dashboard displaying upcoming events
    • Event details including:
      • Title
      • Location
      • Time
      • Creator details

  • Historical Records

    • View past events
    • Archive of completed events

Tips and Tricks

Best Practice: Schedule events well in advance to ensure adequate notice to the community. Regularly check the status of events to confirm they are published as intended.

Creating Events

From Scratch

  1. Click ‘Create New Event’ to begin drafting
  2. Complete the Event Settings page:
    • Event name
    • Location
    • Event beginning time
    • Event end time
    • Description
  3. Click ‘Save’ to publish to your website’s plugin

From Template

  1. Click ‘Create from Template’
  2. Select an appropriate template from the dropdown
  3. Modify the template content as needed
  4. Save the event

Sharing Events

  1. Navigate to the event’s Event Details page
  2. Click ‘Shareable Web Link’ button in the top widget
  3. The link will direct to your plugin on your agency’s website

Note: Share this link via email, social media, or other communication channels to promote the event

Managing Events

Editing an Event

  1. Click on the event from the dashboard
  2. Click ‘Edit Event’
  3. Make necessary changes
  4. Click ‘Save’ to update

Deleting an Event

  1. Click ‘Edit Event’
  2. Click the trash can icon at the bottom of the main widget
  3. Confirm deletion when prompted

Viewing Event History

Past Events

  • Click ‘View Past Events’ button on the Events page
  • Browse through expired events
  • Access event details for reference or reporting

Event Metrics

When viewing past events, you can see:

  • Attendance information (if tracked)
  • Event duration
  • Associated communications
  • Historical patterns for recurring events

Event Display Options

Events appear on your public website with:

  • Event title and description
  • Date and time information
  • Location with map integration (if applicable)
  • Registration links (if applicable)
  • Contact information for questions

Recurring Events

For events that occur regularly:

  1. Create the initial event
  2. Use it as a template for future occurrences
  3. Adjust dates and specific details as needed

Event Categories

Consider organizing events by type:

  • Public meetings
  • Community activities
  • Emergency notifications
  • Seasonal events
  • Educational workshops
  • Notices - For general announcements
  • Broadcasts - To promote events via mass communication
  • Subscribers - To notify interested community members

Need help? Contact Preston at preston@yoppify.com

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