Quick Answer
How do Community Events work?
Open the community group, select the Events tab, and create a new event. Add the title, description, date, time, location or meeting link, access settings, and attendee options. Publish the event so members can view it, RSVP, add it to Google Calendar or iCal, and receive available in-app and email reminders.
Bringing Community Members Together at a Specific Time
An active community can contain helpful discussions and resources, but members may still need scheduled opportunities to meet, participate, and learn together.
Community Events allow group owners and admins to create scheduled experiences without requiring members to leave the community environment.
Events can support virtual meetings with an online link or in-person gatherings with a physical location.
Members can view upcoming events, RSVP, add them to a personal calendar, and receive reminders before the scheduled time.
Community Events support recurring engagement
Weekly calls, monthly workshops, onboarding sessions, live trainings, and member meetups can give people a consistent reason to return and participate.
Community Events at a Glance
Before You Begin
Define the event purpose, audience, access, and attendance experience before creating it.
- Identify the community group where the event belongs.
- Confirm that you have owner or admin access.
- Decide whether the event is virtual or in person.
- Choose the event date, time, and time zone.
- Prepare the physical location or meeting link.
- Decide whether the event should be free or paid.
- Decide which members should be able to view and register.
- Decide whether attendee names should be visible to members.
- Prepare a clear title, description, and attendance instructions.
- Prepare a non-admin member account for testing.
Common Community Event Types
Live Trainings
Teach members through a scheduled workshop, demonstration, or instructional session.
Workshops
Help members complete a practical activity or work through a process together.
Q&A Sessions
Give members a scheduled time to ask questions and receive answers.
Member Meetups
Create networking, support, or relationship-building opportunities.
Onboarding Sessions
Help new members understand the community, resources, and next steps.
Celebrations
Recognize milestones, member achievements, launches, or community accomplishments.
Create a Community Event
Open the Community Group
Enter the BizStackPro community where the event should appear.
Open the Events Tab
Select Events from the group navigation.
Select Create Event
Click Create Event or the available option for adding a new event.
Add the Event Title
Use a clear title that tells members what the event is and why it matters.
Add the Description
Explain what members will learn, experience, or accomplish by attending.
Set the Date and Time
Enter the event date, starting time, ending time when applicable, and the correct time zone.
Add the Location or Meeting Link
Enter the physical address for an in-person event or the meeting link for a virtual event.
Review the Access Settings
Configure free or paid access, group visibility, and attendee settings as available.
Publish the Event
Review the information and publish the event so members can view and register.
Choose Free or Paid Event Access
Community Events can be free or paid depending on the community setup and available access controls.
Free Event
Use when eligible community members should be able to register without making a separate payment.
Paid Event
Use when event access requires payment, a paid group, a membership, or another supported access rule.
Test the payment and access path
When the event is paid or restricted, use a non-admin test member to confirm that the correct payment or membership requirement is enforced.
Control Event Visibility
Event visibility may follow the community, group, channel, payment, or membership access rules used in the setup.
Identify the Intended Audience
Decide which members should be able to see and register for the event.
Review the Group Access
Confirm that the event is being created in the correct community group.
Review Channel or Membership Restrictions
Apply available group, channel, payment, or membership rules when the event is not intended for every member.
Save the Visibility Settings
Save the event and review access using a normal member profile.
Manage Event Attendees
Event hosts and admins can review who registered or RSVP’d when attendee information is available.
View Attendees
Review the list of members who registered for the event.
Export Attendees
Export the attendee list for legitimate follow-up when that option is available.
Hide the Attendee List
Use attendee privacy settings when members should not be able to see who else registered.
Protect attendee information
Use exported or visible attendance information only for the event and related community communication.
The Member Event Experience
Open the Community
Enter the group where the event is published.
Open Events
Select the Events tab to view upcoming events.
Open the Event
Review the title, date, time, location, description, and access requirements.
Register or RSVP
Complete the available registration or RSVP action.
Add the Event to a Calendar
Use Google Calendar or iCal when the available event controls support it.
Review Event Reminders
Watch for in-app notifications and email reminders before the event.
Add Events to Google Calendar or iCal
Members can add Community Events to a personal calendar so the scheduled time is easier to remember and manage.
Google Calendar
Add the event to a connected Google Calendar and review the saved date, time, time zone, and event details.
iCal
Use the iCal option to add the event to a compatible calendar application.
Ask members to RSVP and add the event to their calendar
Including both actions in the event description can reduce confusion and help members plan ahead.
Event Notifications and Reminders
Members typically receive in-app notifications and email reminders for upcoming events.
In-App Notifications
Event alerts may appear inside the BizStackPro community experience.
Email Reminders
Members may receive email reminders before the event.
Notification delivery may depend on member settings
The exact reminder channel and timing can vary according to the community configuration and each member’s notification settings.
Access Community Events on Mobile
Members can access Community Events from desktop and mobile.
Open the Mobile App
Sign in to the BizStackPro mobile experience.
Open Community
Select the applicable community group.
Open More When Needed
On some mobile layouts, Events may appear inside a More menu.
Select Events
Open the event list and choose the event you want to review.
Register and Review Details
Confirm that registration, date, time, location, and meeting information are usable on mobile.
Test the Complete Event Experience
Create a Test Event
Use a date and time that allows the complete experience to be reviewed.
Review the Admin View
Confirm the title, description, access, attendee, location, and reminder settings.
Open the Event as a Member
Use a non-admin account to confirm visibility and registration.
Complete the RSVP
Confirm that the test member appears in the attendee list.
Add It to a Calendar
Test Google Calendar or iCal and confirm the saved details.
Review Notifications
Confirm that available in-app and email reminders are received.
Test Desktop and Mobile
Confirm that members can find, register for, and access the event from both interfaces.
Community Event Best Practices
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create an event in my group?
Can I make my event paid or free?
Can members add events to their personal calendars?
What types of notifications will members receive?
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