The Events Calendar Pro Virtual Events Addon 1.15.8

The "Virtual Events" functionality is an important extension for The Events Calendar ecosystem, which is developed by Modern Tribe.

While it was previously often referred to as an "Add-on" that needed Events Calendar Pro to run, the key features for managing online events are typically bundled into a separate product called Virtual Events (which may be purchased individually or as part of a larger bundle).

Here are the key features and capabilities it provides:

🌐 Key Features of the Virtual Events Extension

1. Integration with Live Stream Platforms

The core strength is the direct, seamless integration with the most popular virtual meeting tools:

Zoom Integration: You can connect your Zoom account to WordPress and automatically generate unique Zoom meeting or webinar links directly from the event editing screen.

Other Platforms: It supports embedding or linking to other platforms like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Webex, and Google Meet.

2. Event Type Flexibility (Hybrid Events)

It allows you to define the nature of your event:

Virtual-Only: The event is entirely online.

In-Person-Only: The event has a physical venue (managed by the core plugin).

Hybrid Event: The event has both a physical venue and a virtual component (a livestream or meeting link), allowing attendees to choose how they participate.

3. Protected Content & Privacy

This is a crucial feature, especially when selling tickets:

Security Control (Show To): You can control who sees the confidential meeting link/video embed on the event page. Options include showing the link to:

Everyone (Public)

Logged-in users only

Attendees who have an RSVP or ticket (Requires the separate Event Tickets or Event Tickets Plus plugin).

Timed Display (Show When): You can set the virtual link or embedded video to appear only at a specified time, such as 15 minutes before the event starts, preventing people from joining too early.

4. Display & User Experience

Badging/Labeling: It automatically displays a "Virtual Event" or "Hybrid Event" label/badge on the single event page and on the main calendar views (like Month and List view), making it easy for users to identify online events at a glance.

Embedded Video: You can choose to embed the live stream or video source directly onto the event page, keeping traffic on your website.

5. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

The plugin is coded to work with Google's structured data requirements for virtual and online events, helping your events show up accurately in Google search results.

In essence, the Virtual Events product transforms The Events Calendar from a simple listing tool for physical gatherings into a powerful, automated hub for managing complex online and hybrid events.

Would you like to know how the Virtual Events product interacts with Event Tickets Plus for selling access?