In this article, we explain how to use the OHM Event Module – update existing events, or add new events to your event calendar.

 

  • This module is created for you to easily add upcoming events to your company’s online event calendar and showcase these to your guests. Orange Hotelmarketing can set up an Events-page for you including this module (if not done yet).
  • Unlike any other page in your website, the content of this calendar and page is not updated in Elementor, but through a separate module.
  • You can find this module in your website’s backend under Events.

1. Add New Event to Calendar

  • Make sure you are in the default language of your website. The flag on the top of your screen should show the default language’s flag.
  • Navigate to Events in the backend / CMS / WordPress menu and open the module:
  • Usually, there will already be multiple test events in the list, added by OHM. You can either update these items to new upcoming events or create completely new ones (and delete the test events). 
  • To create a new event, press the Add New button on the top of the page.
  • To update an existing event in the list, press Edit below the title (on hover) of the event in the list overview. 

In the overview which opens, you can now edit all displayed items for the specific event. See screenshot below for an overview.:

    1. Title. Add the name of your event in the ‘Add title’ field.
    2. From Date. Fill out the start date of your event.
    3. Multiple days? Does your event take place during multiple days in a row (for example from Monday till Friday)? Then click on the switch, so it shows Yes.
      • Till (optional). This field only shows when your event takes place during multiple days. Fill out the end date of your event.
    4. Whole day? Does your event not have a specific beginning or end date (for example, you want to add Easter to your calendar)? Then click on the switch, so it shows Yes.
    5. Start Time. Fill out the start time of your event.
    6. End Time. Fill out the end time of your event.
    7. Featured Image. Press the Add Image button to add an image from your Media Library, or upload a new image to the library. If you are updating an existing event, an image will already show here. On hover, a X-button will show. Press this to remove the existing image and then the Add Image button to add a new one.
    8. Event Summary. Add here a short description of your event (2-3 sentences).
    9. Text for page (optional). Depending on whether a template has been developed for single event pages as well, you could add the text here that will show on the subpages (single event pages). Usually, we do not make use of these pages as there will not be more information to showcase than just a button to attend the event, and a short description. Check with OHM if this template has been created for you (if you wish to have one).
    10. Has Button Link. Do you want to link to a Facebook Event, a page within your website or an external website? Then click on the switch, so it shows Yes. Two fields will now appear:
      • Button Text. Add here the text you want to showcase on the button. For example, SIGN UP or READ MORE.
      • Button Link. Add here the URL of where you want to link to. If you are linking to a page within your website, you would only need to add the URL slug.
    11. Yoast SEO. You can skip this part and scroll further down.
    12. WP Google Map Pro. You can enter the location here, of where your event takes place at.
  • Press Update on the right top corner to save your event.
  • Navigate to your Events page on the frontend (like a website visitor) to see if the event shows correctly and how you wish to showcase it.