Guide: how to create an online (virtual) event
In the past year, a lot has changed about how we gather for events and celebrations and events taking place entirely online.
There are a few things to bear in mind when organizing an event online. First, you shouldn’t publicly share the link to your online event on social media (except it’s a stream). You don’t want disruptive attendees, also known as zoom bombers, joining with the sole intention of tanking your event.
Additionally, it is advisable to create a registration page so that your event looks more polished and professional. It also affords you the opportunity to collect registration data from your guests for follow-ups.
Finally, for paid events creating an event page is ideal for monetizing your event in an efficient manner. Who has time to be confirming payments paid into a bank account and sending the event link to each attendee? Definitely not you!
Here’s how to create an online event with tix.africa
- First, log into your tix account and click on new event.
2. Select online event.
3. Complete the required information for your event.
4. Set the date and time for your event. It could be a single event or a recurring event.
5. Specify how your guests will join this virtual event. You can either generate a Zoom link with tix, connect your Zoom account (tix pro users only) or add a meeting link to the platform of your choice (Google Meets, YouTube).
6. Add tickets to your event. If your event is a paid one, you can add the ticket amount here and set a limit.
If you haven’t already done so, add your bank details so we know where to pay you (this will come up the first time you create a paid event).
7. Go ahead and publish your event! Use the toggle to publish your event and that’s it.
Super! Your event is now published. Copy the link and share the event page link to your guests and watch the orders start rolling in.
As always, you’re welcome. 😉
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