Adding Events to the Website

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  1. 1. There are TWO ways to add events to the website. OPTION 1 - Submit google form. (Scroll past these steps for OPTION 2 - loggin in to wix with jwcfweventsmanager@gmail.com)

    Log in to website and click "member home page"

    There are TWO ways to add events to the website. OPTION 1 - Submit google form. (Scroll past these steps for OPTION 2 - loggin in to wix with jwcfweventsmanager@gmail.com)

  2. 2. Click on "group leadership"

    Click on "group leadership"

  3. 3. Click "fill out this form"

    Click "fill out this form"

  4. 4. This google form is routed to JWC's VP Communication, who will then get your event added to the website.

    This google form is routed to JWC's VP Communication, who will then get your event added to the website.

  5. 5. OPTION 2 - Log in to wix.com with jwcfweventsmanager@gmail.com. Please reach out to jwcfwcommunications@gmail.com for the password.

    OPTION 2 - Log in to wix.com with jwcfweventsmanager@gmail.com. Please reach out to jwcfwcommunications@gmail.com for the password.

  6. 6. Once logged in, click on "events" on the sidebar

    Once logged in, click on "events" on the sidebar

  7. 7. Click "add event" in the upper right corner

    Click "add event" in the upper right corner

  8. 8. Select "RSVP event." (Our Wix account does not allow for group ticketed events, unfortunately.)

    Select "RSVP event." (Our Wix account does not allow for group ticketed events, unfortunately.)

  9. 9. Fill out your event's info - name, date, time, etc. The "short teaser" section will show at the top of your event's page on the website.

    Fill out your event's info - name, date, time, etc. The "short teaser" section will show at the top of your event's page on the website.

  10. 10. Upload an image to your event. The image size should be 16:9 ratio, 980 x 552 pixels

    Upload an image to your event. The image size should be 16:9 ratio, 980 x 552 pixels

  11. 11. MOST IMPORTANT STEP - Under the "event categories" step, click "manage categories" and checkmark "group event." If you skip this step, your event will not be displayed on the website.

    MOST IMPORTANT STEP - Under the "event categories" step, click "manage categories" and checkmark "group event." If you skip this step, your event will not be displayed on the website.

  12. 12. Add event location and "about the event" details. The "about the event" section will show towards the bottom of your event's page on the website. You can add more photos here (parking maps, etc.), links, etc.

    Add event location and "about the event" details. The "about the event" section will show towards the bottom of your event's page on the website. You can add more photos here (parking maps, etc.), links, etc.

  13. 13. Click "creat draft."

    Click "creat draft."

  14. 14. Your event is now in draft mode. You can leave it here and come back to it later under the "drafts" section of the event tab in the sidebar. Or, to publish your event, click "publish."

    Your event is now in draft mode. You can leave it here and come back to it later under the "drafts" section of the event tab in the sidebar. Or, to publish your event, click "publish."

  15. 15. Once your event is published, you can click "manage" to make any changes.

    Once your event is published, you can click "manage" to make any changes.

  16. 16. IMPORTANT - if you want users to be able to RSVP "no," you need to navigate to the "settings" and change the "Guests can RSVP no" setting, as it defaults to "off."

    IMPORTANT - if you want users to be able to RSVP "no," you need to navigate to the "settings" and change the "Guests can RSVP no" setting, as it defaults to "off."

  17. 17. Reach out to jwcfwcommunications@gmail.com with any additional questions!!