FancyEvent – Event Listing Plugin For WordPress

The Events plugin for WordPress is a powerful tool designed to help users easily showcase and manage events on their websites. Whether you are hosting a concert, conference, workshop, or any other type of event, this plugin provides a comprehensive solution for displaying all relevant information to your audience.

With features such as customizable event titles, detailed descriptions, and essential event information (including date, time, venue, and platform), users can create attractive event listings that engage visitors. The plugin also supports additional functionalities like contact information, event galleries, FAQs, and more, making it an all-in-one solution for effective event promotion.

Key Features

Imagine a local community center that hosts various events throughout the year, including art exhibitions, musical performances, and educational workshops. By using the Events plugin, the community center can create a dedicated events page on its WordPress website.

• Event Title & Description: The center can provide clear titles and engaging descriptions for each event, drawing in potential attendees.
• Event Information: Users can easily view crucial details such as the date, time, venue, and any special platform requirements, ensuring they have all the information they need to participate.
• Event Design: The plugin allows for customizable designs, enabling the community center to maintain branding consistency while showcasing each event attractively.
• FAQs: By including an FAQ section, the center can address common questions about events, saving time for both staff and attendees.
• Contact Information: With the option to add contact details and a form shortcode, visitors can easily reach out with questions or inquiries about the events.

This use case highlights how the Events plugin can enhance user engagement and streamline event management for organizations of all sizes

Use Case

• Engaging Event Listings: The center can create visually appealing event listings with catchy titles and detailed descriptions, captivating potential attendees and encouraging them to participate.
• Streamlined Information Access: Visitors can easily find important details, such as the date, time, venue, and platform, all consolidated in one place, which simplifies the decision-making process for attending an event.
• Branded Aesthetic: The community center can customize the event design to align with its branding, ensuring consistency across the website and enhancing overall visual appeal.
• Categorization and Location Clarity: By categorizing events by type (e.g., seminars, workshops) and specifying the city, the center helps users quickly locate events relevant to their interests.
• Efficient Communication: With dedicated contact information and a contact head, the community center can facilitate inquiries and keep the lines of communication open with potential attendees.
• Direct Engagement Options: Integrating an event form shortcode allows visitors to ask questions or register directly, creating an interactive experience that encourages user engagement.
• Visual Storytelling: By showcasing an event gallery with images from past activities, the community center can illustrate the atmosphere and excitement of their events, enticing new attendees.
• Proactive Support with FAQs: A comprehensive FAQ section addresses common inquiries, providing immediate support to potential attendees and reducing the workload for staff.
• Adaptive Information Sharing: The ability to add additional FAQs ensures that the community center can adapt to the changing needs of its audience, ensuring that all relevant information is readily available.

This use case illustrates how the Events plugin can transform the way a community center engages with its audience, enhancing participation and fostering a sense of community through effective event management. By utilizing the plugin's capabilities, the center can create a vibrant online presence that attracts visitors and drives event attendance.

Using the Events plugin has transformed how we manage and showcase our events. Its user-friendly interface and powerful features make it an essential tool for any organization looking to enhance event visibility!

John Smith (Marketing Manager of Creative Events Co.)

How to setup Events plugin

Step 01: First we have to go to the WordPress dashboard.

Step 02: Then we have to click the Plugins option from the dashboard. Then we have to click  “Add New Plugin” button  , from there we have to click “Upload Plugin”. Then we have to choose the plugin from our device. Then we have to click install button. Here we can Active The Plugin or we may active it later from Plugins options

Step 03: After activation we will see a new option called “Events” to our WordPress dashboard like below

Step 04: Clicking on Events we will few options like below

Step 05: Clicking on Add New we can add new an event like below

Step 06: After adding every thing if we publish it we will see it in preview page like below

How to use shortcode

The Events plugin offers a variety of shortcodes that allow you to display events on your WordPress site easily. Shortcodes are simple codes that you can insert into your posts or pages to showcase event listings without any coding knowledge. Below are the available shortcodes and their functionalities:

Show Last 3 Events
To display the most recent three events on your website, use the following shortcode:

[events ppp="3"]

This shortcode retrieves and lists the last three upcoming events, providing visitors with a quick overview of what’s happening soon.

Show All Events with Pagination
If you want to display all events on your website, complete with pagination for easier navigation, use this shortcode:

[events ppp="-1"]

This will show all events available in the system, allowing users to browse through the entire event history without any limits.

Show Past Events
To specifically list past events, use the following shortcode:

[events ppp="-1" upcoming="false"]

This shortcode retrieves and displays all events that have already occurred, which can be useful for showcasing previous activities or providing context for future events.

Show Next Events
To highlight upcoming events, you can use this shortcode:

[events ppp="-1" upcoming="true"]

This shortcode will list all events that are yet to take place, giving visitors an opportunity to plan their attendance in advance.

Implementation Instructions

To use these shortcodes, simply copy the desired shortcode and paste it into the WordPress editor where you want the events to appear. Make sure to preview your changes to confirm that the events are displayed correctly.

These shortcodes provide flexibility and ease of use, allowing you to tailor the event listings to suit your website’s needs and engage your audience effectively.

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Live Demo

Click the button below to explore a live demo of the Events plugin. Experience how the plugin makes it easy to create and showcase events, complete with detailed descriptions, dates, times, venues, and other essential information. See how your events can be presented in an attractive and engaging way, helping you better understand the plugin's features and how it can enhance your website.

Download

Ready to promote your events more effectively? Click the button below to download the Events plugin and start managing your events effortlessly. Whether you are planning concerts, workshops, or conferences, the plugin will help you create engaging event listings, complete with all the necessary details to attract your audience.

Developer area

The Events plugin is designed with flexibility in mind, providing developers with various hooks and customization options to enhance functionality and integrate seamlessly with other systems. Below are some key areas where developers can customize and extend the plugin, along with codebase examples.

Custom Post Types

To add a custom field to the event post type, you can use the following code snippet. This example adds a custom field for "Event Organizer":

// Add custom field to Events post type
function add_event_organizer_meta_box() {
    add_meta_box(
        'event_organizer_meta_box', // ID
        'Event Organizer',           // Title
        'event_organizer_callback',  // Callback function
        'events'                     // Post type
    );
}
add_action('add_meta_boxes', 'add_event_organizer_meta_box');

function event_organizer_callback($post) {
    $value = get_post_meta($post->ID, '_event_organizer', true);
    echo '<label for="event_organizer">Organizer Name: </label>';
    echo '<input type="text" id="event_organizer" name="event_organizer" value="' . esc_attr($value) . '" />';
}

function save_event_organizer_meta_box($post_id) {
    if (array_key_exists('event_organizer', $_POST)) {
        update_post_meta($post_id, '_event_organizer', sanitize_text_field($_POST['event_organizer']));
    }
}
add_action('save_post', 'save_event_organizer_meta_box');

Shortcode Customization

Developers can modify existing shortcodes or create new ones. Below is an example of a custom shortcode that displays upcoming events in a specific format:

// Custom shortcode for upcoming events
function upcoming_events_shortcode($atts) {
    $atts = shortcode_atts(array(
        'ppp' => '5', // Posts per page
    ), $atts, 'upcoming_events');

    $args = array(
        'post_type' => 'events',
        'posts_per_page' => $atts['ppp'],
        'meta_query' => array(
            array(
                'key' => 'event_date', // Assuming there's a custom field for event date
                'value' => date('Y-m-d'), // Current date
                'compare' => '>=', // Get events that are today or in the future
                'type' => 'DATE',
            ),
        ),
    );

    $query = new WP_Query($args);
    $output = '<ul>';
    while ($query->have_posts()) {
        $query->the_post();
        $output .= '<li>' . get_the_title() . ' - ' . get_post_meta(get_the_ID(), '_event_date', true) . '</li>';
    }
    $output .= '</ul>';
    wp_reset_postdata();

    return $output;
}
add_shortcode('upcoming_events', 'upcoming_events_shortcode');

Filters and Actions

Here’s an example of how to use filters to modify the event query before it runs:

// Modify the event query to exclude specific categories
function exclude_event_categories($query) {
    if (!is_admin() && $query->is_post_type_archive('events')) {
        $query->set('tax_query', array(
            array(
                'taxonomy' => 'event_category', // Change to your taxonomy
                'field' => 'slug',
                'terms' => 'exclude-category', // The category to exclude
                'operator' => 'NOT IN',
            ),
        ));
    }
}
add_action('pre_get_posts', 'exclude_event_categories');

Custom Templates

To create a custom template for the events page, you can copy the existing template file from the plugin folder to your theme folder and modify it as needed. For example, if the original template file is events-template.php, you would copy it to your-theme/events-template.php and make your changes there.

Integration with Other Plugins

Here’s how to integrate the Events plugin with a calendar plugin using hooks:

// Sync events with a calendar plugin (example code)
function sync_events_with_calendar($event_id) {
    $event_data = get_post($event_id);
    // Code to integrate with the calendar plugin API
    // e.g., sending event data to an external calendar service
}
add_action('save_post_events', 'sync_events_with_calendar');

REST API Endpoints

To create a custom REST API endpoint for events, you can use the following code:

// Register custom REST API endpoint
function register_events_api() {
    register_rest_route('events/v1', '/list', array(
        'methods' => 'GET',
        'callback' => 'get_events_list',
    ));
}

function get_events_list() {
    $events = new WP_Query(array('post_type' => 'events', 'posts_per_page' => -1));
    $data = array();

    if ($events->have_posts()) {
        while ($events->have_posts()) {
            $events->the_post();
            $data[] = array(
                'title' => get_the_title(),
                'date' => get_post_meta(get_the_ID(), '_event_date', true),
                // Add more fields as needed
            );
        }
    }
    return rest_ensure_response($data);
}

add_action('rest_api_init', 'register_events_api');

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