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Selling Tickets with Event Tickets Plus
Event Tickets Plus is a powerful WordPress plugin by The Events Calendar that transforms your site into a full-featured ticketing portal. Whether you’re organizing conferences, workshops, fundraisers or concerts, Event Tickets Plus offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, selling and managing tickets directly on your WordPress installation.
Why Choose Event Tickets Plus
- Seamless Integration: Works natively with The Events Calendar, WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads.
- Custom Ticket Types: General admission, VIP, early bird, team registrations—each with unique pricing and availability.
- Secure Payments: Supports major gateways such as PayPal, Stripe and Authorize.Net.
- PDF amp QR Code Tickets: Automatic generation of printable tickets with embedded QR codes for quick check-in.
- Automated Emails: Customizable templates for order confirmations, reminders and follow-ups.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Real-time sales dashboards and exportable CSV files for accounting.
Core Features at a Glance
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Ticket Builder | Define pricing tiers, quantities, and sales windows. |
| Attendee Management | Track attendee information, communicate via email, and manage check-ins. |
| Payment Gateways | Built-in support for PayPal, Stripe, and more through WooCommerce. |
| Reporting amp Exports | Download CSV or view detailed sales analytics in WordPress admin. |
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
- Install amp Activate: Purchase Event Tickets Plus, upload to
/wp-content/plugins/and activate. - Connect to WooCommerce: If using WooCommerce, ensure it is installed and configured under WooCommerce → Settings → Integration.
- Create an Event: Go to Events → Add New. Fill in details like date, venue and description.
- Add Ticket: In the Ticket tab, click Add New Ticket. Set price, quantity and sale dates.
- Customize Emails: Under Settings → Emails, modify templates for confirmation and reminder messages.
- Publish amp Promote: Publish your event page. Use social sharing and email campaigns to drive sales.
Optimizing Your Ticket Sales
- Early Bird Discounts: Create urgency with limited-time lower prices.
- Upsells amp Bundles: Offer add-ons like merchandise or VIP upgrades.
- SEO-Friendly Event Pages: Use Schema.org Event Markup to improve visibility.
- Retargeting Campaigns: Install Facebook Pixel or Google Ads tag to re-engage visitors who didn’t complete checkout.
- Mobile-Responsive Design: Ensure your site theme and ticket forms adapt to smartphones and tablets.
Managing Attendees amp Check-In
Efficient check-in is crucial for a smooth onsite experience:
- CSV Export: Download attendee lists via Tickets → Attendees for manual or third-party scanners.
- Native Scanner App: Use the Event Tickets Scanner mobile app to scan QR codes in real time.
- Check-In Reports: Track scan timestamps and no-show data for future planning.
Reporting, Analytics amp Compliance
Real-Time Metrics: View gross sales, ticket quantities and refunds at a glance.
Custom Exports: Filter your reports by date range, event and ticket type before exporting.
Tax Settings: Configure tax rates under WooCommerce → Settings → Tax or leverage local tax plugins to ensure compliance.
Data Security: Sensitive attendee data is stored securely by WordPress. For enhanced protection, implement SSL and follow best practices outlined by WordPress Security Codex.
Extending Functionality
- Custom Checkout Fields: Collect dietary requirements, T-shirt sizes or membership numbers.
- Multilingual Support: Pair with WPML or Polylang for global audiences.
- CRM Integrations: Connect to MailChimp, HubSpot or Salesforce to automate attendee nurturing.
- Affiliate amp Referral Tracking: Leverage plugins like AffiliateWP for word-of-mouth growth.
Best Practices amp Tips
- Test your entire purchase flow before going live, including payment and email receipts.
- Provide clear refund and transfer policies on your event page.
- Offer multiple payment methods to reduce cart abandonment.
- Communicate regularly: send reminders at key intervals (one week, one day, one hour before).
- Gather feedback post-event with a survey link in your follow-up email.
Conclusion
Event Tickets Plus equips you with a professional, scalable solution for ticket sales directly within WordPress. By leveraging its robust features—ranging from custom ticketing and secure payments to QR code check-in and detailed analytics—you can deliver a seamless experience for attendees and organizers alike. For more information and to purchase, visit The Events Calendar: Event Tickets.
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