What You Need to Host A Successful Live Event Online
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we all had to adjust to a new way of living, working, and in this case, event planning. Over the past couple of years, we have found out that virtual events can be just as successful as in-person ones. More people can attend from around the world, more cost-effective, allowing attendees with busy schedules to participate, no matter how you look at it there are many reasons still to do virtual events as opposed to in-person ones. With that comes a change of event planning that we can guide you through to make sure your event runs smoothly!
Event page-
The first thing you need for your online event is your registration site. This is your essential event promotion tool to create interest and drive registration. Be sure to include critical information such as the event schedule, speakers, frequently asked questions, and more. This is where your attendees will be able to purchase their tickets and submit preferences and personal information.
Email blasts for communication-
It is vital to stay in constant contact with all attendees leading up to your fundraiser. Send out emails to those registered about what they can expect during the online event and maybe even tease out some auction items. Get your registered guests excited, which will also encourage their friends and families to register.
Guest check-in-
On the day of the fundraiser open check-in to ensure everyone is ready for the event! Give more details on your live auction or raffle and share the schedule of events. Also, use this as a tracking tool for attendee data and post-event communication.
Live video-
Use video conferencing platforms, such as Events.org live video option, to communicate with the attendees of the event, just like you would for your in-person fundraiser. Put your emcee on camera to communicate and engage with the attendees. Bring out the auctioneer to kick off the live auction for all to participate.
Virtual bidding-
Event planners will be able to save themselves a lot of stress and headaches with virtual bidding platforms. These programs will be able to track and organize the different auction packages and winners to ensure a smooth live/online auction.
Automatic ‘Thank You’ emails-
Just like any other event you want to make sure your attendees know that they are appreciated. On Events.org you can craft a thank you email and automatically send it to all your guests after the event. Staying in contact with attendees will create a great relationship and encourage them to attend your upcoming events.
Are you interested in hosting your next event online?
Learn more by contacting Events.org at (866) 513-7627 or email at info@events.org.
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