Introducing Lead Capture: Empower exhibitors to capture leads effortlessly
Events provide a great opportunity for exhibitors to generate awareness and engage with potential customers. Efficiently distributing attendee information to exhibitors through a seamless and secure way is of paramount importance. Introducing Lead Capture
Announcing offline payment modes for event tickets
Hello everyone, Collecting ticket payments from prospective attendees can be a tricky part of event planning. While Zoho Backstage has always allowed you to collect payments online as people buy tickets from your event microsite, we have now enabled
Add Attendees to Session months before the Event
I need to manually add Attendees to Sessions right away for an event that's taking place in 6 months so that the Speaker can communicate with them in advance of the event. How can this be done?
Inserting a video from library in microsite
Hello, We have uploaded videos in our space library. We created a new event and want to use the videos in our main page our microsite. It's possible to selected image from the library, but no videos. Only URL are accepted, but videos in library have no
Custom sender email address - doesn't receive verification email
Hello, We've just purchased the premium backstage license plan and are setting up a test event. However when adding a custom sender email address, it backstage doesn't send the verification email!? We've tried on multiple email addresses. Please advise
Workaround for Backstage's non-compliant cookie banner
Hi Does anyone has a workaround for the cookie banner Backstage uses when you publish an event? Currently there is no "Decline All Cookies" button, only "Accept All" and "Customise". Which means it is not compliant with data protection requirements, as
Antique market software
We run a small Antique market event company in the UK . we want software that will file online bookings into the right venue folder , send out remainder invoice for unpaid bookings , send out conformation emails and other accounting tasks .
Missing "Email Authentication" tab
Backstage is alerting users about "Unauthenticated Domains" with a large prompt in the backend. It adds a link to learn more. On this tutorial page, it shows where to find the "Email Authentication" tab in this screenshot. However, in our Backstage, that
Ticket add ons with settings
One of the key functions that backstage is missing right now? Is the ability to do ticket add-ons. These are used for upselling items and options and generating additional revenue for event organizers. Need to include; The ability to set available quantities
how do i add update ticke class
how do you add or update ticket clases in zoho backstage with add on. There is no ad on in zohoo one subscription. I am currently limited to four ticket clasess and need to add one more ticket class to Backstage.
Bakstage to crm is hanging
Synced backstage with crm campaign. Got the correct license but when we go to crm the campaign is there but just hangs. Unable to add contacts and not fully loading
Variable in a link in a email doesn't fully work
Hi, I want to use the {{signInEventLink}} variable inside an email (since it’s a template we copy twice a week and the link changes every time). I want to embed the link in the text like this: Sign in to change you ticket. However, if I add the variable
Different registration fields per ticket class?
I saw on this post that 3 years ago it was not possible to have different registration forms or fields per ticket class, but an agent replied that it is on the roadmap. I'm wondering if this is possible yet. If not, does anyone have suggestions. We want
Hosting an event with tiered user accounts
Hi all, I currently run an event using an application built in Zoho Creator but am interested to see if Backstage can accomodate the same thing but in a better way. We as a company run an event which will run either over a two or four week period multiple
Important notice: Changes in sender domains
Hello Backstage users, This is a heads-up about a major change with sender domains in Zoho Backstage. In response to Google's new guidelines for email senders, Backstage won't be able to send emails with the sender domain "gmail.com" or "googlemail.com".
Introducing Custom Forms: Forms as unique as your event
Attendees and sponsors are the cornerstones of a successful event, and keeping them satisfied means your ROI will soar. And it's the little things done right that set an excellent event apart from a merely good one. For example, you can impress your attendees by giving them a personalized experience. Centering the event around activities they enjoy, knowing their food preferences, or even helping them find accommodation — all of this, when combined with all the special things about your event
Introducing: Zoho Backstage's revamped email designer
Hello everyone! We've made some major updates to the emails feature in Backstage as we know how important it is for you to keep communication lines open with attendees, send out important details about your event, and run promotions, all while staying
Conduct hybrid events with Zoho Backstage
Hello everyone, The current approach for hosting events is to go hybrid, combining the physical and virtual, since online events are here to stay and physical events will never go out of style. Hosting a hybrid event is a good option when you want to
Introducing Expo management
Hello everyone, Associating yourself with brands that align with your event's theme can help you increase your event's influence and make it more tangible. Invite these brands or businesses to be exhibitors at your event and allow them to showcase their
Zoom Meetings for Backstage: Host interactive sessions
Making your virtual events feel more real is a constant goal, but it's one that requires the proper solutions. While Backstage's default webcasting tool, Backstage OnAir, helps you host interactive sessions, we've also integrated with other tools to add
Live webinar: Hybrid events in Zoho Backstage—November 2021
Hello everyone, With the release of hybrid events in Zoho Backstage, we have planned to host a live webinar where we will explain how you can create and organize your hybrid events from beginning to end. Join us for this webinar on Friday, 19th Nov, where
Live webinar: Expo management in Zoho Backstage—October 2021
Hello everyone, We have planned to host another live webinar where we talk about Expo Management. Here we will explain all the features you can use to handle exhibitors at your events. Join us for this live webinar on Thursday, 7th Oct 2021, where
Live webinar: Expo management in Zoho Backstage - September 2021
Hello everyone, With the release of Expo management in the early access phase, we have planned to host a live webinar where we explain all the features you can use to handle exhibitors at your events. Join us for this live webinar on Tuesday, 14th
Zoom for Backstage: Hosting an online event
Hello everyone, Today, virtual events appear to be the new norm. As more and more event organizers lean toward this mode of hosting events, we at Backstage are also keen to offer you as many options as possible to help you do just that. Earlier, we
Zoho Backstage for Admins — A Virtual Training Program
Hello everyone, Our virtual training program for portal administrators is happening again this month. looking to learn the ins and outs of Zoho Backstage. At the end of this training, you will get a clear picture of how you can use Zoho Backstage and
New: A faster, better mobile app for event organizers on the go
Event management is one of those jobs where people are never in one place, be it before an event or during it. We built the Zoho Backstage for Organizers mobile app as a companion to the web app so event organizers can stay on top of their event, wherever
Zoho Backstage for Admins — A Virtual Training Program
Hello everyone, We have another session of our virtual training program for portal administrators looking to learn the ins and outs of Zoho Backstage. At the end of this training, you'll be getting a certificate of completion as well. Join us for a free
Zoho Backstage for admins — A virtual training program
Hello everyone, We're back with another session of our virtual training program for portal administrators looking to learn the ins and outs of Zoho Backstage. At the end of this training, you'll be getting a certificate of completion as well. Join us
Zoho Backstage for Admins – A Virtual Training Program
We're back with another session of our virtual training program for portal administrators looking to learn the ins and outs of Zoho Backstage. And this time, you'll be getting a certificate of completion too. On Friday, January 29, we'll host a five-hour
Zoho Backstage in 2020: A retrospective
To learn more about the features we released in the last year, please visit our What's New page.
New: Rich-text editing comes to Zoho Backstage
Here at Zoho Backstage, our goal is simple: to give you what you need to host your events your way. And this latest feature is one a lot of our users wanted—a Rich Text Editor (RTE). It comes with all the usual formatting options like text emphasis styles,
The “Zoho Backstage for Admins” virtual training program is back
Hello everyone, Sometime back, we hosted our first ever virtual training session to help you learn the ins and outs of Zoho Backstage. We hope those of you who attended found it useful. For the people who missed it, we’re back with another session.
Training program: Become a Zoho Backstage expert
Hello everyone, With the event industry undergoing changes in the past couple of months, leaving a positive and lasting impression on attendees means you have to keep up with the pace of the world. The key to this is using technology like Zoho Backstage
Introducing: Page-level permissions for your event microsite
Your event microsite is the digital one-stop-shop for anyone interested in your event. However, it's not necessary for everyone to have access to all microsite content. As event planners know, exclusivity can be a big incentive, and restricting access to content can make it all the more enticing. Another reason not to allow everyone access is security. With the increase in virtual events—especially free ones—it's easier than ever for trolls to access your event, so having some form of gatekeeping
New: Cancel your event in three simple steps
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the show cannot go on as circumstances beyond your control might force you to cancel your event. Over the years, natural disasters, political crises, and, more recently, COVID-19 have all caused many events to be canceled. We know it is, quite possibly, the single most difficult decision any event organizer has to take and a painful one at that. At Backstage, we'd like to help smooth the process for you, at least a little. And so, we've introduced this new
Announcing Backstage OnAir, our in-house virtual events solution
These past months have seen a huge rise in the number of virtual events with some of the biggest events of the year going online. Though there's little possibility for virtual events to completely replace in-person ones, COVID-19 has shown how flexible
Meeting for Backstage: Present virtual sessions, captivate your audience
Virtual events have seen immense growth in the last few months—almost 1000% according to one study—and most event organizers and marketers believe they'll remain popular even in the future. This decision to retain virtual events is completely understandable
Introducing activity logs to review action history
Hello everyone, In today's world, most of our data is online, and a lot of people use multiple devices to do their day-to-day work. Many industries, such as the event industry, have a need to amp up the security and transparency for team members who are a part of your event. With this in mind, we're introducing activity logs in Zoho Backstage to provide you more visibility of actions taken by your event team members on the platform. Trace user activities The activity log for any portal can be found
Introducing a simpler, easier way to host GDPR-compliant events
These days, data privacy and data protection are an important concern worldwide. People are more aware and cautious with the information they share with organizations, especially over the internet. This, in turn, has led to stricter data protection laws, one of the most famous being the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force on May 25, 2018. It changed the way businesses handled data by giving individuals more control over how their personal information can be used.
Introducing custom member roles and privileges
A team isn't always the same when it comes to its members' roles and responsibilities. This is especially true in the event world. Given the wide range of event types, distinctive roles that fit the shoes of every event member in the team are definitely needed. Say you would like to restrict the decisions made for branding your event to just a few people in your team. Or perhaps you only want the event organizers taking care of ticket payments for events. You can easily manage these needs by making
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