How to use Backstage OnAir to host online events in Zoho Backstage

Hosting online events with Backstage OnAir

Backstage OnAir is a comprehensive solution for hosting virtual events. With this tool you can webcast the sessions from your event online, interact with your audience and analyze how your session went after the event.
 

Entering online event details with Backstage OnAir

Set up your event details to help attendees understand what your event is about. Present sessions with the default tool, Backstage OnAir.
 
  1. Click the Events tab on the top bar in your portal.
  2. Click Create Event in the top-right corner. The Create an event dialog box will open.

  3. Choose the source language for your event's microsite. This is the default language that your attendees will view your microsite in.
  4. Enter a title for your event.
  5. Select the Online radio button in the Event type section.
  6. Set the start date and time, as well as the end date and time.
  7. Click the Create button to go to the Event Details tab in the Microsite Builder. Your event will be saved as a draft. The Microsite Builder will open with the following tabs: Event Details, Agenda, Speakers, Tickets, Sponsors, and Design.

  8. Click the Event Details tab. The details that you provided in the Create an event dialog box will be displayed in this tab. By default, Backstage OnAir is selected in the Webcast service section.
    1. Click the Webcast settings link in the Webcast service area. The Webcast settings pop-up will display.
    2. Select an option to stream your event. You can select the default option, Backstage OnAir, or you can choose to embed a custom streaming service  using iframe.
    3. Click Save.
  9. Select the time zone that the event is taking place in.
  10. Enter a summary using search-friendly keywords.

  11. Enter an event description to tell your attendees what to expect from your event.
  12. Select the type of event you are going to host from the Category dropdown.
  13. Add keywords and phrases that describe your event in the Tags dropdown to enable better search results when people look up your event on Backstage. Use commas or the Enter key between each tag.
  14. Add a social media link for your event in the Social pages or Handles section.
    Note: You can link the following social pages to your event: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram, Medium, and Youtube.
  15. Click any of the tabs at the bottom of the Microsite Builder to continue editing your event.
    Note: You can click the Go to Dashboard button to navigate to the Event Console.
 
Note:
  1. You will be automatically added as an organizer when you create an event.
  2. Details entered in the Event Details tab will be auto-saved. This information will appear on the microsite of your event and the attendee app after you publish the microsite.
 
 
Other things you can do to plan your event include:
  1. Setting up an agenda
  2. Creating and managing sessions
  3. Adding members to your team and customizing member role permission
  4. Adding hosts for sessions
  5. Configuring tickets
  6. Handling sponsorship
  7. Designing the microsite 
  8. Creating discussion channel
 
Note: When inviting guest speakers to an online event, ensure that you add their email address to their profile so that they can join and conduct sessions.

Once you have created your event, you can manage and conduct it by:
  1. Launching your event by importing attendees, setting up emails, publishing the event microsite, preparing for a session, and managing attendee queries
  2. Promoting the event on social media and other networks
  3. Managing event operations on the event day like managing orders, checking in attendees, and making announcements
  4. Customizing forms to fit your needs
  5. Viewing your team member's activities