Events feature is a tool designed to boost engagement by making it easy to create, manage, and participate in gatherings within your groups.
For Admins & Owners:
- Create & Manage Events: Group admins and owners can organize events with ease.
- Free or Paid Access: Choose whether your event is free or requires a fee, and decide who can view it—whether it’s open to a course audience, a private channel, or specific membership levels.
- Comprehensive Event Details: Provide essential information, including the date, time, location, and descriptions. You can also add links for virtual meetings (Zoom or Google Meet) or specify a physical address.
For Members:
- Discover Events: Easily explore new events within your community.
- Quick Registration: Sign up for events that interest you with a single click.
- Stay Organized: Add events directly to your Google or iCal calendars for convenient reminders.
- Timely Notifications: Receive in-app notifications and email reminders for upcoming events, so you never miss out.
- Easy Access to Events on Mobile: The Events and Profile sections are under the MORE menu on mobile, with notifications and chat icons at the top.
Whether you’re hosting a virtual workshop, a local gathering, or a celebratory event, this feature makes it simpler than ever to bring your community together and stay informed!
Accessing Groups:
- Click on Memberships on the left sidebar.
- Go to Communities, then select Groups at the top to see your groups.
Accessing Events:
- Inside the group, find the Events tab at the top.
- This opens the event calendar, where you can switch between week and month views.
Creating a New Event:
- Click on the Events tab and select Create New Event.
- Fill in details like the event name, date, time, location, and other settings.
This is Available on Both Mobile and Web:
FAQs
1. How do I create an event in my group?
- Go to the Events tab within your group, then select the option to create a new event. You can add details like date, time, location, and descriptions.
2. Can I make my event paid or free?
- Yes, you have the option to set your event as free or paid, depending on your preferences.
3. Who can view my event?
- You can control event visibility, making it open to a course audience, a private channel, or specific membership levels as needed.
4. How can members register for an event?
- Members can register with a single click from the event details page, making it easy to join events that interest them.
5. Can members add events to their personal calendars?
- Yes, members can add events directly to Google or iCal calendars to receive timely reminders.
6. What types of notifications will members receive?
- Members receive in-app notifications and email reminders for upcoming events, helping them stay updated.
7. Can I add virtual meeting links to my events?
- Absolutely. You can include links for virtual meetings, such as Zoom or Google Meet, or provide a physical address if it’s an in-person event.
8. How do I find events on mobile?
- On mobile, the Events section is available under the MORE menu, alongside the Profile section. Notifications and chat icons are also conveniently located at the top for easy access.
9. What if I want to restrict event access to specific membership levels?
- When creating the event, you can select the visibility options to restrict access based on membership levels, making the event exclusive if needed.