Walk-through 9: Connecting event participants in real-time
Hey everyone, One of the main reasons why people go to events is to network with others and build new relationships. Sharing their thoughts and gaining insight from other like-minded peers helps participants get the most out of an event. How can you create an avenue for people at your event to start forging new connections? Let's discuss connecting event participants with discussion channels. With Backstage you can set up and manage discussion channels for different purposes on the event microsite.
Walk-through 10: Encouraging audience interaction with an event app
Hello everyone, Being able to access an event wherever you are is essential for enhancing the experience for your attendees. Having constant access to all the necessary information about the event, as well as engaging material, and networking opportunities can be extremely beneficial to attendees. So how do you provide a space for attendees to stay updated and engage with others before, during, and well after the event is complete? Let's discuss encouraging audience interaction with an event app.
Walk-through 8: Evaluating your session using analytics
Hi all, Gauging how a session impacted the audience is just as important as the planning that went into it. This assessment exercise is beneficial, as it enables presenters to see if the content in the slide deck is good as is, or if it needs to be improved for future meetings. How do you gather insights from attendees to enhance presentations more effectively? Let's discuss evaluating your session using analytics. After a session is complete, Backstage generates detailed analytics to give you
Walk-through 7: Engaging audiences with interactive sessions
Hey all, The success of a session wholly depends on the involvement of the people in the audience. But what if the icebreaker didn't actually break the ice, or people chose to fill up the back rows rather than the front? How do you interact with everyone and make them feel involved? In today's post, we'll discuss engaging audiences with interactive sessions. Backstage provides you with the tools to enable your audience to connect with you when you're presenting a session. Use the presentation library
Walk-through 6: Speeding up event check-in
Hi all, Nothing beats the feeling of watching your efforts bear fruit as you greet attendees showing up to your event. Making the check-in phase as seamless as possible will ensure that you avoid the dreaded long queue at the registration desk—and provide attendees with the best experience possible. In today's post, we'll discuss speeding up event check-in. Optimize the check-in process at your event by using the Zoho Backstage for organizers mobile app, available in Android and iOS. Also, access
Walk-through 5: Scheduling event emails
Hey everyone, A vital part of hosting a successful event is reaching out and connecting with your audience. Properly-timed communication will not only leave a good impression on prospective attendees but is also effective in increasing your event attendance. In all the commotion of planning an event, how can you make time to communicate with everyone, ensure the right information is being given to the right people, and that it reaches them at the appropriate time? In today's post, we'll discuss how
Walk-through 4: Promoting an event online
Hi everyone, With your event planned and your microsite ready, it's essential to have a good turnout, for your effort to pay off. Although your event microsite is online, you'll need to guide the right traffic—whether they're potential customers, partners, or patrons. Promote your event online on different platforms to get people talking, increase ticket sales, and encourage them to attend. In today's post, we'll discuss promoting your event online. With Backstage, you can publicize your event with
Walk-through 3: Setting up a multilingual event
Hello everyone, As your event gathers more interest, it's important that you offer an engaging experience for a wider group of people. Tailor your event microsite for a particular audience by localizing it. Incorporating languages that your event participants are comfortable with will help you achieve this. In today's post, we'll discuss setting up a multilingual microsite for your event. Backstage lets you import languages and make the event microsite available to audiences in 78 different languages.
Walk-through 2: Creating an event-focused website
Hi everyone, A website is a great way to promote your event. However, a website costs you money, time, and effort. An event microsite, on the other hand, is affordable, lets you focus on your event's brand, and is a powerful marketing tool that attracts your target audience. In today's post, we'll discuss designing a microsite that can be accessed by event attendees and be easily maintained. Backstage offers mobile-responsive and feature-rich microsites. All you have to do is provide your event information:
Walk-through 1: Planning an event schedule
Hello everyone, Organizing an event is a challenging feat and no walk in the park. We're launching our first community learning series to take a look at some common parts of planning and hosting an event. You'll learn how Backstage helps you take on these tasks effortlessly to help you craft the best event experience for attendees. Today we'll focus on planning your event schedule. An event schedule lets everyone know what your event entails. Putting out this schedule well in advance can draw in