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Best Practices & Troubleshooting

Naming, timing, capacity planning, and common event issues

Best Practices

Event Names

Descriptive - "Summer Jazz Festival 2024" ❌ Generic - "Event #1"

Timing

  • Publish at least 2-4 weeks before event
  • Early bird sales 6-8 weeks out
  • Send reminders 1 week, 1 day, 2 hours before

Capacity Planning

  • Set capacity 10% below venue limit
  • Account for staff, vendors, safety
  • Enable waitlist when sold out

Testing

Before launch:

  • Test ticket purchase flow
  • Verify all links work
  • Check mobile display
  • Review confirmation emails
  • Test QR code scanning

Event Day

  • Arrive early for setup
  • Brief staff on procedures
  • Test all scanning devices
  • Have backup manual list
  • Monitor dashboard for issues

Troubleshooting

Event Not Showing

Check:

  • Status is "Published"
  • Start date is in future
  • At least one ticket type active
  • Privacy settings

Tickets Not Selling

Review:

  • Pricing competitive
  • Clear value proposition
  • Active promotion
  • Easy checkout process

Capacity Issues

Solutions:

  • Increase venue capacity
  • Add sessions/showtimes
  • Create waitlist
  • Consider larger venue

Related: Event Management OverviewTicket ManagementAccess Control

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