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Many non-event planners probably wouldn’t believe us if we told them that building an effective online event registration form can actually get quite complicated. Finding a balance between asking for information you need without being overwhelming (and risking losing a potential registrant) is not an easy task. Not to mention, ensuring your registrants have a clear understanding of how to fill the form out and make their selections...

Well from our experience, there are 7 things that you should ALWAYS include on an online event registration form. Use this as a guide to any time you start to build one:

One of the biggest mistakes you can make with online event registration is not absolutely scrutinizing your form before releasing it to your audience. The only way you’ll truly know if it’ll be a seamless experience for registrants is by getting in there yourself! And if the experience isn’t seamless, there’s a good chance they’ll abandon registering altogether.

By following these seven steps, you’ll be able to identify and quickly eliminate any online event registration hiccups:

Small details can have a big impact on the number of people who will attend your events. That especially holds true when it comes to your online event registration form! In fact, certain things can even cause your potential attendees to leave, and never return to the form at all.

We’re willing to bet that you’ve noticed a difference in driving event attendance over the last few years. Online event registration systems, social media, and other advances in technology have really changed the game!

When used wisely, these platforms can also give you a big leg up in the event space. Using a robust online registration solution, modern event website, and personalized event app can all make a huge difference in driving and engaging attendees - especially when they work together! A few thoughts on why:

The answer to the question “What should a registration form do?” might seem obvious, but if you respond with “Collect registration data,” chances are you can improve your registration forms to increase conversions and put on memorable events.

From our experience, here are eight things your registration forms should be doing in addition to collecting data:

Looking to pick up some tips on how you can make your online event registration smooth sailing for your future attendees? We all know that one of the hardest parts in planning any event is getting your attendees in the door!

Check out our quick list to see how you can make your online event registration system easy and seamless for any potential attendee.

Looking to go the extra mile to appeal to your event attendees on-site? It can be tricky to know exactly what’s going to resonate with ALL of your attendees across the board, especially with all of the varying reasons and expectations of attending any event.

To provide some inspiration, take a look at these five tips that might help you woo your attendees on-site at your next event.

Want to hear something that will give you a real scare today? How about the idea that you may unknowingly be causing your attendees to avoid attending your next event - the horror!

Before your attendees start ghosting you, check out what actions you MUST avoid before you scare off your event attendees for good!

Ever feel like your event swag is a little stale? Don’t fret! We understand that it can be hard to keep on top of what’s trending and what’s not in the world of promotional items, especially with a to-do list a mile long.

Check out these five popular swag items that any of your attendees would love to get at your next event! 

With IncentiveWorks just around the corner, have you checked out what sessions you’re the most keen to see? If not, we have you covered! Check out the three sessions that we think you’d be sad to miss at IncentiveWorks ‘18!