Once you create an event organizer account with Purplepass, it takes just a few minutes to create an event. Follow these steps and tips below.
Creating a One-Time Event
A one-time event can easily be created by logging in to the Purplepass event organizer dashboard and following these steps.
- Log in to your Purplepass event organizer dashboard
- In the dashboard, click Create New Event or, choose to edit an existing event
- In the pop-up window, select Create One Time Event
THE BASICS
Make sure to enter any age-specific information or note any special admission or age requirements. To make the necessary changes, select the admission type and enter the age requirement.
- Fill in the required information for that event
- Make sure to include the time the doors open and the time the event begins
- Select the option to make the event public if you want people to be able to find the event on Purplepass and make it visible to search engines
If your event is exclusive or hidden, you can require a password to access tickets for the event.
THE DETAILS
Short Description: include the information you want to be featured on search engines, discovery sites, and other event listings in your short description, which is limited to 400 characters.
Full Description: include the information you want to be featured on the event page in the full description field.
THE LOCATION
Enter the venue capacity.
Keep in mind that the venue capacity field will directly relate to the total amount of tickets that can be sold.
TICKET PRICING AND OPTIONS
Your event type options: Paid, Free/RSVP, or Reservation only.
You have the option to set a reservation in the appropriate field, allowing an attendee to reserve a ticket and pay later through the event organizer.
- Set ticket sale dates and available seating options; general or assigned.
Support for Map Building
- You have the option to create a variety of ticket types; general, VIP, user-defined, donation, package/group, or season/series pass.
- Give guests the option of how they’ll receive their tickets with our 6 different delivery methods: print-at-home, will-call, USPS first class, USPS priority, USPS express, or custom.
Creating a custom delivery method allows you to customize the text displayed to customers. You can change the name of the delivery method as well as the description shown. This option is designed for you to fulfill the order and will be in the system as a Will Call order.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA
Add event photos, background and header images, and/or videos to your event page.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
If your event will have multiple users, you can assign partners. This grants access to certain parts of the event ticketing management; you can choose exactly what they are allowed to see, edit, etc.
To customize your event, you can add custom messages such as terms and conditions, personalized messages on receipts or checkout, and notes to the Purplepass support team handling event phone calls.
Don’t forget to upload any email templates or print-at-home designs specific to that event.
Once all the information about the event is successfully entered into the appropriate fields, save the information by clicking Post Event to create a one-time event.