Events Calendar

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Objective

This video outlines the steps to access the events plugin and add a new event to the events calendar on the Canada Planners website.

Key Steps

1. Access WordPress Admin 0:00

• Navigate to your website's WordPress Admin dashboard.

• Click on the Events plugin located on the left-hand side.

2. View Active Events 0:24

• Click on the Events link in the drop-down menu to view all active and past events.

3. Add a New Event 0:40

• Click on 'Add New Event' to start creating a new event.

4. Enter Event Details 0:52

• Provide a title for the event.

• In the paragraph box, add an image (e.g., event poster).

• Adjust the image as needed (center it, resize, etc.).

5. Add Event Content 1:17

• Below the image, add any additional content related to the event.

6. Set Date and Time 1:30

• Select the date and time for the event (e.g., set for the upcoming Saturday).

• Specify if it is an all-day event.

7. Add Location and Map 1:41

• Check the 'show map' and 'show map link' boxes to include a Google map of the event location.

8. Add Organizer Information 2:01

• If applicable, fill in the organizer's information (e.g., brand partner) and link to their website.

9. Include Event Website Link 2:07

• Add a link for ticketing or additional event information (e.g., Eventbrite link).

10. Set Event Cost 2:23

• Specify if there is a cost associated with the event (e.g., $20 tickets before the event).

11. Categorize the Event 2:36

• Optionally, set a category for the event.

12. Set Featured Image 2:43

• Choose a featured image that will appear on the event card.

13. Publish the Event 2:51

• Click 'Publish' to save the event.

14. View the Event Card 3:03

• Click on the permalink or URL to view the new event card.

15. Review Event Information 3:18

• Check the event card for all details, including images and information.

16. Access Events Page 3:41

• View the events page at '/events' to see the event in list, month, or day view.

Cautionary Notes

• Ensure all event details are accurate before publishing.

• Double-check links for ticketing and organizer information to avoid errors.

Tips for Efficiency

• Use a template for recurring events to save time.

• Keep images optimized for faster loading times on the website.

Link to Loom

https://loom.com/share/53d3a77b8ca54fa289e586e83ff4085a