We're excited to announce the BETA release of one of our most requested features: the ability to create events and workshops directly on your Flower Store In a Box website and accept payments seamlessly.
Previously, the only way to offer workshops or events was to list them as products, forcing customers to go through the regular checkout process, including selecting delivery or pickup options,clearly not ideal. That's why we've developed a full-featured Events & Workshops module that simplifies the process for both you and your customers.
Key Features:
- Fully integrated with your existing Flower Store In a Box website
- SEO optimized for improved visibility of your events
- Simple two-step booking process for a streamlined user experience
- Uses your existing payment gateways - no need for additional services
- Encourages customer registrations to grow your marketing list
- Flexible workshop management: activate or deactivate workshops as needed
- Unlimited date options per workshop, each with customizable details (cost, location, trainer, etc.)
- Automated booking confirmation and reminders via email and SMS
- Easy attendee communication: send group emails to all participants
Each workshop can have multiple dates, and each date can have its own location, ticket price, number of attendees, and trainer. Once a date is fully booked, it will no longer be available, ensuring you never oversell an event.
Reusable & Flexible
Workshops can be reactivated at any time, perfect for recurring events like seasonal workshops (e.g., Christmas), where you can reuse the same setup each year.
Notifications & Reminders
Custom content can be added to the confirmation and reminder emails for each event. Additionally, you can set up SMS and email reminders to keep your attendees informed, perfect for last-minute reminders or instructions on what to bring.
Seamless Integration
The Events & Workshops module integrates perfectly with your Flower Store In a Box website. Bookings will appear in your orders section as delivered, and you can manage both events and attendees right from your dashboard.
You can even manually add attendees to a workshop without requiring them to complete the checkout process.
How to Get Started:
As this module is currently in BETA, you can access it immediately via the dashboard:
Marketing & SEO > Marketing Tools > Workshops
To add the module to your public-facing website, please submit a support request, and we'll assist you with the setup.
Since this is a BETA release, there may be a few bugs. If you decide to use the module, we'd love to hear your feedback. Please email us with any suggestions or issues you encounter.
You can also see it in action on our demo website:
We look forward to seeing how you use this new feature to enhance your business!
In the coming weeks, we'll be publishing more detailed guides and help files to assist you in getting started and making the most of the new module.
For now, here are some quick steps to help you get started:
1. Request Module Activation: Submit a support request to have the module added to your website.
2. Access the Module: Navigate to the module dashboard under Marketing & SEO > Marketing Tools > Workshops.
3. Set Up the Basics: In the settings section, configure the main details, add initial SEO content, and customize the email options.
4. Create Your First Workshop: On the main dashboard, set up your first workshop.
5. Add Workshop Dates: Include the dates and any other relevant details (location, trainer, etc.).
6. Test Your Setup: Make sure everything is running smoothly by purchasing a test ticket.
These steps should help you get up and running quickly!
