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Please follow | Please follow '''all''' of the following guidelines when adding events to the calendar: | ||
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* In the sidebar, | * Log in here: https://omnicommons.org/calendar/wordpress/wp-admin | ||
* If this is a one-time event, | * In the sidebar, notice the '''Events''' menu item, '''hover''' over it to see the options available for events. | ||
* If this is a recurring event, | * If this is a one-time event, select the '''Add Event''' option. | ||
* Create an Event Title | * If this is a recurring event, select the '''Recurring Event''' > '''Add Recurring Event''' | ||
* Add a | * Create an '''Event Title''' for public display on the calendar with other events | ||
* Optional: Add Tags for the event, one at a time, in the right-hand sidebar | * Add a helpful and informative '''description''', include any external links here, which may also be public. | ||
* Choose an Event Category below the Tags widget, depending on who is hosting the event. If the event is not sponsored by an Omni member-group, choose 'others' events'. If the event is a general Omni event, choose 'omni events'. If the event is a working group meeting, choose 'omni working group meeting'. | * ''Optional:'' Add '''Tags''' for the event, one at a time, in the right-hand sidebar | ||
* Make sure to add the | * Choose an '''Event Category''' below the '''Tags''' widget, depending on who is hosting the event. If the event is not sponsored by an Omni member-group, choose '''''others' events'''''. If the event is a general Omni event, choose '''''omni events'''''. If the event is a working group meeting, choose '''''omni working group meeting'''''. | ||
* Add a Location from the | * Make sure to add the '''Date and Time''' information (widget area below Description) | ||
* Upload a Featured Image, such as a flyer, if you wish. It will appear as a thumbnail when folks mouse over the event on the calendar. | * Add a '''Location''' from the drop-down menu. Check the [https://omnicommons.org/occupy/omni-commons-floorplan/ floorplan] here if you aren't sure which room is called what. If the location is outside of Omni, you can add the location in the sidebar: '''Events''' > '''Locations''' > '''Add New Location''' | ||
* Publish the Event and you're good to go! When publishing from the calendar, 'Social Broadcast' is on by default, so | * Upload a '''Featured Image''', such as a flyer, if you wish. It will appear as a thumbnail when folks mouse over the event on the calendar. | ||
* '''Publish''' the Event and you're good to go! | |||
* When publishing from the calendar, '''Social Broadcast''' is on by default, so you will be prompted to publish on the @omnicommons Twitter feed as well as our Facebook page. | |||
Please add any feature requests or bug reports to the Riseup Pad here: | Please add any feature requests or bug reports to the Riseup Pad here: | ||
https://pad.riseup.net/p/omnical-todos | https://pad.riseup.net/p/omnical-todos |
Revision as of 00:47, 22 February 2015
Please follow all of the following guidelines when adding events to the calendar:
- Log in here: https://omnicommons.org/calendar/wordpress/wp-admin
- In the sidebar, notice the Events menu item, hover over it to see the options available for events.
- If this is a one-time event, select the Add Event option.
- If this is a recurring event, select the Recurring Event > Add Recurring Event
- Create an Event Title for public display on the calendar with other events
- Add a helpful and informative description, include any external links here, which may also be public.
- Optional: Add Tags for the event, one at a time, in the right-hand sidebar
- Choose an Event Category below the Tags widget, depending on who is hosting the event. If the event is not sponsored by an Omni member-group, choose others' events. If the event is a general Omni event, choose omni events. If the event is a working group meeting, choose omni working group meeting.
- Make sure to add the Date and Time information (widget area below Description)
- Add a Location from the drop-down menu. Check the floorplan here if you aren't sure which room is called what. If the location is outside of Omni, you can add the location in the sidebar: Events > Locations > Add New Location
- Upload a Featured Image, such as a flyer, if you wish. It will appear as a thumbnail when folks mouse over the event on the calendar.
- Publish the Event and you're good to go!
- When publishing from the calendar, Social Broadcast is on by default, so you will be prompted to publish on the @omnicommons Twitter feed as well as our Facebook page.
Please add any feature requests or bug reports to the Riseup Pad here: https://pad.riseup.net/p/omnical-todos