Resources for Planning Virtual Events
Tips and tools to help with planning online events, webinars, and more on WordPress and beyond.
Virtual Events
Our newest add-on to the Events Calendar makes setting up online events a breeze. Easily embed livestreams, integrate with Zoom, and optimize your calendar for virtual events.
On this page, you’ll find
Extensions
Free extensions to optimize The Events Calendar plugins for virtual events on WordPress.
Blog Posts
Blog posts with tips and practical advice for event managers going virtual.
Additional Resources
Links to additional resources to help you navigate the impact of COVID-19 on your events.
Helpful extensions
Power up our core plugins with these extensions designed to help with common concerns.
Happening Now
Use this shortcode to display events that are currently in progress, like webinars and livestreams.
Reach Attendees
From registration to attendance history, view every step of the event lifecycle with this HubSpot integration.
Custom Venue Links
Turn the venue name for your event into a clickable URL — a great way to link directly to a venue’s website or a virtual meeting.
Link Directly to a Webinar
When users click on the event title, they’ll be taken right to the source of your event, offering a direct route to join.
Website URL CTA
Create a strong call-to-action for attendees to “Join Webinar” instead of only sharing a website address.
Adjust Labels
Change “Events” to “Webinars,” or “Venues” to “Livestream,” or “Organizers” to “Hosts.” Tailor your calendar for virtual events and meetings.
Advice for virtual event management on WordPress and beyond.
Knowledgebase
Helpful tips from our team to make the most of your calendar for online events.
More resources
Handy links from the world of WordPress, event management and more.