The heart and soul of this plugin is the frontend submission form. It is designed to be highly intuitive, guiding your users through the event submission process effortlessly.
How to Display the Form (Shortcode)
You can place the event submission form on any page, post, or widget area of your website using a simple shortcode. Just copy and paste this exactly where you want the form to appear:
[xylus_event_submit_form]What Information Can Users Submit?
The form captures all the essential details required for a complete event listing:
- Event Title & Description: Users can write rich, engaging descriptions using a built-in text editor.
- Date & Time: Easy-to-use date and time pickers for start and end schedules.
- Featured Image: Users can upload a stunning cover photo to make their event stand out.
- Organizer & Venue: Users can select from your existing organizers and venues, or if allowed, create brand new ones right on the spot!
A Smart Form for Logged-in vs. Guest Users
The form is smart! If a user is already logged into your website, it won’t bother asking for their name and email—it automatically links the event to their account. If you allow Guest Submissions, logged-out visitors will simply see extra fields asking for their basic contact information so you know who sent the event.