If you’ve been working in the ePly event registration system recently, you’ve probably noticed a few changes. To keep you up to date, here’s what we’ve been working on: Field Setup Before this update, when you were adding list items to drop down lists or radio buttons you had to save after adding each one. [...]
A major component of online event registration is credit card processing and it’s not always easy to fully understand all of the different fees and terms various providers offer. One of ePly’s partners, Caledon Card Services, has provided the following article to help explain what you might encounter. There are many important factors in [...]
Adding a field to your online event registration form for registrants to enter a code can be a good way to offer discounts or to control which options people can register for. Be careful, however, with how you word the code field and any related text on the form as well as with the codes [...]
Online event registration forms often have member and non-member rates and we get asked about how to prevent a non-member from selecting the member rate. The conversation usually starts out with our client thinking that they will need to integrate their membership database with the registration system or upload lists of members. While this is [...]
When you’re using online event registration software, it’s easy to add a field to the registration form to ask registrants for a preferred name for their name badge. Adding this field will please your event attendees who prefer to go by something other than their official given name and will mean that all of the [...]
Test your knowledge of online event registration software by trying this quiz. The questions touch on registration software, security, credit card processing and best practices. After the quiz you’ll see your score and get an explanation for each question. Take the Online Registration Quiz Now Contact us or leave a comment to let us know [...]
At conferences and events, the name badge and lanyards order is often left to the last moment. The fact is that even when you are using online event registration, tickets do not sell out the day the conference is announced or that conference details can change from week to week depending on sponsors, venue details [...]
Being in the online event registration business we see a wide range of events and talk to a lot of event planners. Occasionally we see events sell out, but more often we see Event Planners extending registration deadlines and sending out additional email blasts hoping to get more people registered. Email and social media are [...]
Just using good online registration software doesn’t guarantee the success of your event. This tip is about the critical step of linking your event website, email marketing or other promotional material to your online registration form. Done right, this link will actually increase the number of registrations you get. If you don’t give careful attention [...]
Small details have a big impact on the number of people who register for your events. Use these tips to get more signups. Make your online event registration form match the look and feel of your website. A consistent look helps registrants feel comfortable with the process and looks professional. If registrants land on a [...]
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