Websites for events
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News Feature/ Blog Photo Gallery Online Registration for Participants Correct Contact Information Sponsorship Presence & Packages Social Links
News
Most websites include a news section and/or a blog that informs visitors about what is going on within their organization or events
This is a great way to tell people that are interested in participating in your event what they need to know for the competition
This could include updates or changes that occur before the day of the event
It is also a good place to post any media coverage of the event
Photo Gallery
Photo galleries are great to have, especially after your event has taken place
Photos of the event can be uploaded onto your website and can be viewed by event participants
People can also view photos of past events ad view what has taken place in previous years
Online Registration
Make it easy for stall holders, participants and volunteers to sign up!
Convenience is crucial for people. The more convenient registration is for people, the more people will be interested in participating
Correct Contact Information
If your potential competitors have questions about your event or organization and they cannot contact you, this presents a problem
It is important to have someone in charge of answering e-mails and phone calls
Make sure to have up to date contact information
Sponsorship Presence
A great way to advertise your sponsors is on your event website
It is easy to add a logo and a link to their website
Its just nice to say thank you!
Three Commandments
Thou shalt be mobile friendly Thou shalt be up to date Thou shalt be easy to find
Mobile Friendly
About 40% of all web visitors are from mobile devices now
What percentage do you think will be looking at your site on the day of the event from a mobile?
Up to Date
Make sure your site is manageable Multiple editors and contributors It doesn’t need to be hard Make small regular updates
Findability
Check your event in Google… Think about
Web address
Text vs images
Links from other events and community groups
Share & Share Alike
Consider giving your event a social buzz Encourage participants to share via their
social network of choice Use Facebook to engage with your
community – vollys, attendees and stall holders