Quick Starter Guide

Get Up and Running with EventON in 15 Minutes!

Welcome to EventON! This quick guide helps new users install, configure, create events, and display a calendar on your WordPress site. Perfect for beginners, it covers the essentials to launch your first calendar fast. Let’s get started!

What You’ll Achieve:

• Install and activate EventON.
• Configure basic settings.
• Create and publish your first event.
• Add a calendar to your site.

Prerequisites:

• WordPress 5.0+ with admin access.
• A compatible theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Four).
• 15 minutes and an active internet connection.

For detailed guides, see our EventON Documentation.

Step 1: Install and Activate EventON

1. Download EventON:
   • Log in to your myEventON account and download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Upload to WordPress:
   • In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
   • Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
3. Activate and License:
   • Click Activate Plugin.
   • Go to EventON > Addons & License, Click Activate, enter your license key (from your account) and email address, and click Activate.

“Note: If you see errors, check file permissions (755) or disable conflicting plugins. See Installation Guide.”

Read Extended Installation Guide.

Step 2: Configure Basic Settings

1. Navigate to EventON > Settings in your dashboard.
2. Time Settings Tab:
   • Set your Default Time Zone under General Time/Date Settings (e.g., America/New_York).
   • Set it to Apply default timezone to all events.
3. Location Tab:
   • Get and add Google maps API Key.
   • Set Google starting zoom level for the map. (e.g., 18 – see few road, 7 – see most of the country)
   • Enable Enable generate google maps from address for all newly created events, by default — this will enable google maps for new events by default.
4. EventTop Tab:
   • From EventTop Designer adjust and update desired eventTop layout. See EventTop Designer.
5. EventCard Tab:
   • Open EventCard Designer and configure the event card data layout and design. See EventCard Designer.
6. Single Events Tab:
   • Set single event page, eventTop design under Single Event Page > Select eventTop Style. (e.g., Immersive Flow, Colorful, or Clean White).
   • Under Shareable Options enable social media channels for use.
7. (Optional) Categories Tab:
   • Re-name Event Type and Event Type 2 category (taxonomy) names from generic to custom names. (e.g., Genre or Style)
8. Click Save Changes.

“Tip: Keep settings simple for now. You can tweak fonts or layouts later in Event Card Designer.”

Step 3: Create Your First Event

1. Go to Events > Add New in the WordPress sidebar.
2. Add Basic Info:
   • Title: Enter “Sample Event: Welcome Party”.
   • Description: Use the Gutenberg editor to add details (e.g., “Join us for a fun evening!”). Add images or links if desired.
3. Event Details (metabox):
   • Set Start Date/Time (e.g., tomorrow, 7:00 PM).
   • Set End Date/Time (e.g., tomorrow, 9:00 PM).
   • Important: Always set an end date to avoid display issues.
   • Optional: Add a location (e.g., “123 Main St”) or organizer.
4. Event Color: Click the color box, pick a shade (e.g., #FF5733 for orange).
5. Featured Image (optional): Upload a 800x600px image for the event card.
6. Click Publish in the top-right panel.

“Pro Tip: Test with a simple event first. Explore repeating events later in Repeating Events Guide.”

Read Extended Adding Events Guide.

Step 4: Add a Calendar to Your Site

1. Create a Page:
   • Go to Pages > Add New.
   • Title it “Events Calendar”.
2. Insert Shortcode:
   • In the Gutenberg editor, add a Shortcode block.
   • Paste: [add_eventon show_et_ft_img=”yes” hide_past=”yes”]
   • This displays a calendar with featured images, hiding past events.
3. Alternative: Use Shortcode Generator:
   • Click the Add EventON Shortcode button (Classic Editor) or EventON block (Gutenberg).
   • Select options (e.g., Event Count Limit, Calendar User Interaction), Apply shortcode or copy the generated shortcode, and paste.
4. See Extensive Guide: What is the Shortcode Generator?
5. Click Publish to make the page live.

“Note: If the calendar doesn’t show, clear cache (e.g., WP Rocket) or check shortcode syntax. See General Shortcode Guide.”

Step 5: Verify and Test

1. Visit your new page (e.g., yoursite.com/events-calendar).
2. Confirm your event appears with:
   • Correct title, date, and image.
   • Clickable details (e.g., slide-down event card).
3. Test on mobile to ensure responsiveness.
4. If issues arise:
   • Check EventON settings are saved.
   • Ensure the event isn’t filtered out (e.g., past events hidden).
   • Disable other plugins to rule out conflicts.

Next Steps and Troubleshooting

• Enhance Events: Add FAQs, polls, or tickets via addons. See FAQs Guide.
• Customize Display: Adjust event card fields in Event Card Designer.
• Common Issues:
  • No events visible? Verify shortcode, publish status, or date filters.
  • Layout broken? Switch to a default theme to test.
  • Slow load? Optimize images or enable caching.
• Explore More: Check our full documentation for advanced features like repeating events or integrations.
• Advance Uses: Utilize Multi Data Types and expand on event type categories.

Need help? Submit a support ticket or browse our Documentation. Welcome to EventON—start creating amazing calendars today!