Event Venue Showcase for The Event Calendar

Introduction to the Event Venue Showcase in The Event Calendar

Are you an event planner, venue owner, or enthusiast looking for a unique and visually appealing way to showcase your event spaces? Look no further than the Event Venue Showcase, a feature designed specifically for The Event Calendar plugin. In this comprehensive tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a stunning event venue showcase using this powerful plugin.

Tutorial: Setting up an Event Venue Showcase

Step 1: Enable the Event Venue Showcase Feature

To get started, log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Appearance > The Event Calendar. Click on the Settings tab and scroll down to the Event Venue Showcase section. Toggle the Enable Venue Showcase switch to On.

Step 2: Configure the Event Venue Showcase Options

Next, you'll need to configure the various options for your event venue showcase. This includes setting the dimensions for your showcase, selecting a layout style, and customizing the color scheme.

• Showcase Width and Height: Adjust these settings to define the dimensions of your showcase.
• Layout Style: Choose from a range of layout options, such as masonry, grid, or random.
• Color Scheme: Select a color scheme that matches your brand's aesthetic or creates a visually appealing contrast.
• Showcase Border: Customize the border style, thickness, and color to further enhance the look of your showcase.

Step 3: Add Your Venues to the Event Calendar

Before creating a showcase, you'll need to add your event venues to the Event Calendar plugin. To do this:

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Events > All Events.
• Click on the Add New button to create a new event.
• Enter the required information for your venue, including a title, date, and location.
• Make sure to check the Venue checkbox in the Event Category section.
• Click Publish to save your new venue event.

Step 4: Create a Venue Showcase

To create a venue showcase:

• Navigate to The Event Calendar plugin in your WordPress dashboard.
• Click on the Create Venue Showcase button.
• Select the venue event(s) you created earlier from the Available Events dropdown list.
• Choose the Showcase Type you prefer (grid, list, or mixed).
• Adjust the Showcase Options (e.g., thumbnail size, text layout, etc.) as needed.
• Click Create Showcase to generate your custom event venue showcase.

Step 5: Customize Your Venue Showcase (Optional)

To further customize your showcase, you can use shortcodes or widgets. Shortcodes allow you to insert specific formatting and content, while widgets provide a simple way to add widgets or other elements to your showcase.

• Shortcode Options:
  • [etve_shows venues] - Display a list of venues.
  • [etve_shows thumbnail] - Display thumbnails for each venue.
• Widget Options:
  • Search widget: Add a search bar for your audience to find specific venues.
  • Category widget: Add filters for specific event categories.
  • Event List widget: Add a list of upcoming events.

Step 6: Publish Your Venue Showcase

Finally, publish your custom event venue showcase:

• Save the showcase settings.
• You can either assign the showcase to a page, post, or sidebar.
• Alternatively, copy and paste the generated shortcode to a page, post, or widget.

That's it! You've successfully set up and customized an event venue showcase using The Event Calendar plugin. Your audience will appreciate the unique visual representation of your event spaces, and you'll stand out from the competition in the world of event planning.