With so many people and businesses moving toward a ‘virtual’ solution for connecting with customers and peers, there are dozens of options available – some easier to implement and use then others.

If you have a WordPress website, the Events Calendar plugin may be something you’ll want to consider.

The Events Calendar

By Modern Tribe, Inc.
Download page:  https://wordpress.org/plugins/the-events-calendar/

Active installs: 800,000+
Requires WP version: 4.9.14 or higher
Translates into 19 languages.

The Event Calendar is currently the most popular installed event-related plugin. The authors have made available a number of add-on modules making this particular plugin extremely flexible.

The newest add-on is the recently released ‘Virtual Events’ module, which can be used with the free version, without any additional fees or purchases.

Per the plugin author:

“Easily create and manage an events calendar on your website with The Events Calendar. Whether your events are in-person or virtual events, this plugin boasts professional features backed by our world-class team of developers and designers.”

How Virtual Events Can be Used

• Classes, create a remote learning environment.

• Use for remote meetings and conferences by making it easy for attendees and speakers to participate.

• Easily embed livestreams and virtual performances from YouTube, Facebook, and more on your WordPress event page.

• Use to feature webinars on your WordPress site, with the ability to connect your audience with resources and other information before and after each webinar.

Virtual Events Features Include:

Easily embed livestreams, integrate with Zoom, and optimize your calendar for virtual events.
Learn more.

• Create Zoom Meetings from WordPress
  Connect your account to automatically generate and display Zoom links on your events.

• Tag Events as Virtual
  Virtual events don't require a location (though you can add one if it's hybrid) and are SEO-friendly.

• Manage  Events from WordPress
  Connect Zoom, label events as virtual, manage attendees, and control content all from your admin dashboard.

• Require RSVP or Tickets
  When you're running Event Tickets (or Plus), you can protect your livestream link until an attendee submits an RSVP or purchases a ticket.

• Highlight Virtual Events on Your Calendar
  Use the virtual event indicator so visitors can quickly scan the calendar to find online events.

• Display Link Button
  Use a linked button to direct users to your virtual event or livestream location.

• Enhanced Google SEO
  Structured data and virtual event schema markup support means your events display properly in Google search results.

• Livestream Embed
  Keep traffic right on your site by embedding your livestream (or pre-recorded video) link from YouTube, Facebook, and more.

Resources for this plugin:

Event Calendar Demo.

Events Calendar free download page.

Virtual Events premium add-on current price is $35. Purchase page.

Virtual Event Planning Checklist.

Compare Free vs Pro versions.

New User Tutorial for both Free and Pro Plugin versions.

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