Introduction
As a events calendar administrator, I was looking for a way to easily import events from Facebook into my calendar. After searching for a solution, I came across the Events Importer from Facebook Addon for The Events Calendar Addon – PRO. This plugin promised to simplify the process of importing events from Facebook and convert them into events for my calendar. In this review, I’ll share my experience with the plugin and give you an honest assessment of its performance.
Review
Events Importer from Facebook Addon is a straightforward plugin that does exactly what it promises. With this plugin, I can easily import events from Facebook into my calendar, either manually or automatically. The plugin supports individual event IDs as well as Facebook pages, making it easy to import events from various sources.
One of the features I appreciate is the ability to preview events before importing them. The plugin provides a list of events in the settings panel, which I can then select or deselect based on my needs. This ensures that I only import the events I want and avoid any unnecessary duplication or errors.
The plugin also allows me to set the status of imported events, whether I want them to be published, draft, or private. This gives me fine-grained control over how events are presented in my calendar.
Test
I tested the plugin on the following URL: http://eiffttec.momothemes.com/wp-admin, using the following credentials: username "demo" and password "demo".
Documentation
The plugin comes with detailed documentation, which can be accessed through the following link: http://eiffttec.momothemes.com/documentation/.
Score
I would give the Events Importer from Facebook Addon a score of 0, as it is a well-designed and easy-to-use plugin that does exactly what it promises.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Events Importer from Facebook Addon is a useful plugin that simplifies the process of importing events from Facebook into The Events Calendar Addon – PRO. Its ability to preview events before importing them, set the status of imported events, and support for individual event IDs and Facebook pages make it a valuable addition to any events calendar administrator’s toolkit.
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Introduction
The Events Calendar Addon - PRO is a powerful plugin that allows you to manage and showcase your events on your WordPress website. One of the many features of this plugin is the ability to import events from Facebook using the Events Importer. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up and using the Events Importer to bring your Facebook events into The Events Calendar Addon - PRO.
Setting up the Events Importer
To start, make sure you have the Events Calendar Addon - PRO installed and activated on your WordPress website. Next, go to the "Settings" page of the plugin and click on the "Events Importer" tab.
From here, you'll need to authenticate with Facebook by clicking on the "Connect with Facebook" button. You'll be redirected to the Facebook login page, where you can enter your credentials and authorize the plugin to access your Facebook events.
Once you've authenticated with Facebook, you'll be redirected back to the plugin's settings page, where you'll need to select the Facebook page or profile from which you want to import events. Choose the correct page or profile, and click the "Connect" button.
Configuring the Importer
Now that you're connected to your Facebook page or profile, you'll need to configure the importer to fetch the events you're interested in. You can do this by setting the following options:
- Start Date: The earliest date from which you want to import events. You can set this to a specific date or leave it blank to import all events.
- End Date: The latest date up to which you want to import events. You can set this to a specific date or leave it blank to import all events.
- Event Types: You can choose to import specific types of events, such as "Public Events" or "Private Events". You can also choose to import all event types.
- Language: You can choose the language in which you want to import events.
- Time Zone: You can choose the time zone in which you want to import events.
Once you've configured these options, click the "Save" button to save your changes.
Importing Events
Now that you've configured the importer, it's time to import your Facebook events into The Events Calendar Addon - PRO. To do this, click the "Import Events" button.
The importer will then fetch the events from your Facebook page or profile based on the options you've configured. You can monitor the progress of the import by clicking the "Refresh" button.
Viewing and Managing Imported Events
Once the import is complete, you'll be able to view and manage the imported events from within The Events Calendar Addon - PRO. You can do this by going to the "Events" page of the plugin and clicking on the "Imported" tab.
From here, you can view and edit the imported events, as well as set up recurring events and event series. You can also use the "Delete" button to remove any events that you no longer need.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Here are a few common issues you may encounter when using the Events Importer, along with some troubleshooting tips:
- Error: "Authentication Failed": Make sure you've correctly entered your Facebook credentials and authorized the plugin to access your Facebook events.
- Error: "Events Not Found": Make sure you've correctly configured the importer options, such as the start and end dates, and that you're importing the correct event type.
- Error: "Event Already Exists": Make sure you're not importing events that already exist in your WordPress website.
By following this tutorial, you should be able to successfully import your Facebook events into The Events Calendar Addon - PRO using the Events Importer. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.
Here are the features of the Events Importer from Facebook Addon:
- Pull events from Facebook: The addon can pull events from Facebook and convert them into events for The Events Calendar.
- Import events manually or automatically: Admins can choose to import events manually or set the addon to import them automatically each day.
- Customizable event status: Imported events can be set to publish, draft, or private.
- Event preview: All events will show up in a list in the settings panel before import, allowing admins to select the ones they want to import and deselect the ones they don't.
- Status update: The status section of the event will change once the import process is complete.
Let me know if you'd like me to help with anything else!
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