Overview

Thank you for choosing EventON! You’ve got a powerful tool to create stunning, interactive calendars for your WordPress site—whether for events, classes, or festivals. This overview is your starting point, guiding you through the basics of EventON’s interface and key features. In just a few steps, you’ll have your first calendar live, and we’ll point you to detailed guides for more customization.

What You’ll Learn:

• Navigate the EventON admin menu.
• Understand core features like events and shortcodes.
• Take your first steps to set up a calendar.
• Explore settings and find help fast.

If you’re ready to jump in, our Quick Starter Guide walks you through installation, setup, and your first calendar in 15 minutes!

Welcome to EventON

With EventON activated, you’re ready to transform your site into an event hub. This guide assumes you’ve purchased and installed the plugin (if not, see our Installation Guide). We’ll show you how to navigate the admin, create events, and display calendars, linking to our Documentation Hub for deeper dives.

Core Features

EventON’s key components make event management simple:

• Events: Create events with titles, dates, images, and more. Each event is a custom post type, like a blog post, with categories (“event types”) for filtering (e.g., “Conferences” or “Webinars”).
• Event Cards: Interactive displays for event details, expandable on click. Customize them in the Event Card Designer.
• Event Top: Interactive quick event info that leads to event card. Customize in Event Top Designer.
• Shortcodes: Embed calendars anywhere with codes like [add_eventon]. Use the Shortcode Generator for easy setup. See General Shortcode Guide.

Tip: Start with 2-3 test events to see how they look on your site. Need help? Check our Troubleshooting Guide.

Your First Steps

Follow this quick path to get your calendar up and running:

1. Install and Activate: Ensure EventON is active with your license key entered. See Installation Guide.
2. Set Up Basics: Configure time zones and calendar styles in EventON > Settings. The Quick Starter Guide covers this in detail.
3. Create Your First Event: Add an event with title, dates, and optional images. Follow How to Add and Publish Events.
4. Add a Calendar: Embed a calendar on any page using shortcodes. Learn how in Adding Calendar to Your Site.

Exploring Settings

Find the EventON menu in your WordPress dashboard’s left sidebar after activation. It’s your central hub for customization.

Key Settings Tabs

• Settings: Set core options like Location, Appearance, Event Card Designer, and event sorting. Start here to match your site’s needs.
• Language: Change calendar text (e.g., “All Day” to “Full Day”) for up to three languages—perfect for multilingual sites without complex translation files.
• Styles: Add custom CSS for visual tweaks (e.g., button colors). Beginners can skip this or explore Overriding CSS in your calendar.
• Addons & Licenses: Manage your EventON license and activate addons like Tickets or RSVP. Ensure your key is active for updates.

Pro Tip: After changing settings, save and clear any cache (e.g., WP Super Cache) to see updates. If events don’t show, check All Events Not Showing.

Next Steps and Resources

You’re ready to customize your calendar further! Try these:

• Explore Display Types: Switch to lists, Tiles, Schedule View, or Live View. See Calendar Display Types
• Add Repeating Events: Set up recurring events in Setting Up Repeating Events.
• FAQs: Add Question and answer style event information. See Setting & Using FAQs
• Enhance with Addons: Add features like Tickets or RSVPs and explore Our Addons.

Quick Tips:

• Test on Mobile: Check your calendar’s look on phones.
• Optimize Speed: Use small images (800x600px) and caching plugins.
• Stay Updated: Keep EventON and addons current for new features.

Need help? Submit a support ticket or explore our Documentations. Happy event planning with EventON!