9 ticketing features you might not be using… but probably should be!

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9 ticketing features you might not be using… but probably should be!

When you sell event tickets online using a platform like Ticket Tailor, you open yourself up to a whole host of time-saving tech that can seriously improve your attendees’ experience. 

And that’s the thing – ticketing is about so much more than basic event registration. Thanks to the plethora of online ticketing features available today, your ticketing strategy can be used to enhance your events, boost sales, mitigate logistical challenges and a whole lot more. 

Below, we’ve listed out 10 game-changing hacks and features that can help you to cut down on the admin, boost your profits, and generally ace your events. Read on to find out about:

  1. Waitlists

  2. Duplicate events

  3. Discount codes

  4. Zapier integrations

  5. Recurring events & timeslots

  6. Check-in app

  7. Donations

  8. Seating charts

  9. PayPal Pay Later

Let’s get stuck in👇. 

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6 ways to raise money for charity through your existing events

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6 ways to raise money for charity through your existing events

You don’t have to be a fundraising expert or even organise full-on charity events to raise money for a good cause. As an event creator, you’re already pretty well set-up to donate to a charity that’s close to your heart. Think about it: you’ve got an established audience who’s likely to share similar values to you, and you’ve got your own brand and platform that people trust. 

From setting up voluntary donations at the point of ticket sale to partnering with one or more charities – there are plenty of ways you can make raising money through your events a long-term goal. Let’s take a look 👀👇.

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How to use AI to ace your event planning

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How to use AI to ace your event planning

You know a topic is trending when they cover it in an episode of South Park. For those who didn’t catch the one about ChatGPT – you’ve surely heard of it elsewhere. This is the new media-dominating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool with the ability to generate text that sounds eerily as though it were written by a human. The powerful language model was developed by Open AI, and has created quite the stir since it hit the mainstream. 

But of course, it’s not the first AI tool to have come to market and shaken up the way we do things. From image generators like Artssy, to chatbots, translation apps, data analytics tools and facial recognition software – machine learning is everywhere.

So, what does this mean for event planners? In short – it’s great news. We’re officially at a point where AI can be used to streamline operations and save money, rather than being implemented as a cumbersome and expensive novelty factor. Here, we cover some of the coolest ways you can use this kind of tech to create better events more efficiently. 

Let’s take a look 👀👇.

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8 Challenges of organising events which can be overcome with software solutions

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8 Challenges of organising events which can be overcome with software solutions

Organising events can be tough. From scheduling speakers and meals, to calculating costs and collecting payments, you’ll have to deal with so many tasks that can easily overwhelm you. Luckily, the right software solutions can keep your events running smoothly by keeping track of all those little details you don’t have time for! Here are eight challenges of organising events and how event software platforms can help with each one.

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9 steps to choosing the best virtual event platform

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9 steps to choosing the best virtual event platform

Choosing the right virtual event platform takes time, and careful deliberation. Thanks to the boom in popularity of online events, there are tons of options to choose from – which makes the decision-making process all the harder. At least it means that there’s a much greater chance of finding a platform that suits your needs to a tee, though.

You just need to define those needs first, and then – get your comparison hat on.

In this article, we look at some of the key features to look for in a virtual event platform, and offer a step-by-step guide to choosing the right one for you.

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4 most user-friendly budgeting apps for event planners in 2021

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4 most user-friendly budgeting apps for event planners in 2021

Thanks to the development in slick, user-friendly budgeting apps, managing your event’s finances is easier than ever. This is good news for those who’d normally throw their head in their hands at the thought of tackling spreadsheets and money data – a less-than glamorous task that often winds up being one of the most painful parts of event planning.

Budgeting is key for any event, though – no matter how big or small it is. It’s the thing that keeps all of those spinning plates, well… spinning. The staff payroll, the travel costs, the venue hire, the equipment, the insurance and the contingency costs; they’re elements can soon get out of control when you don’t have a clear view of your event’s finances.

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How to create a conference program

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How to create a conference program

When we attend conferences, it’s all too easy to overlook the work that goes into the meticulous scheduling of the operation we’re there to enjoy. But when it comes to planning our own, it can be hard to know where to start in order to achieve such seamless results.

In this article, we’re looking at some of the fundamentals you’ll need to get to grips with before getting stuck into the world of conference hosting.

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