Version 3.9.7 adds better functionality for membership websites, where the people entering RSVPs have user accounts and log in prior to responding. The system will now automatically look up any previous RSVPs associated with the same account (which for unauthenticated users only happens if they click the update link in a confirmation email). Form fields will …
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Video: Simplified PayPal Setup, Plus Payment Process and RSVP Form Improvements
For more current information, see https://rsvpmaker.com/blog/category/paypal/ As part of my preparation for a webinar on RSVPMaker, I have been working on satisfying some longstanding requests from users of the plugin to simplify the PayPal setup and the setup of the RSVP form itself. These improvements are in version 3.7, just released. Just the other week, …
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Timed Display of Content: the rsvpmaker_timed Shortcode
Part of the point of using a calendar plugin on your blog is to have content displayed for upcoming events, but not past ones, or at least give the upcoming events people can sign up for or attend greater emphasis and display them in chronological order (rather than the reverse chronological order of a blog listing). …
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Extending RSVPMaker – WordPress for Toastmasters
One of my recent side projects has been updating a series of customizations I made to RSVPMaker for use by my Toastmasters club. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills, and I’m a past club officer and current Area Governor (working with several local clubs). If you’re reading this …
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RSVPMaker 2.5 and new method for customizing the RSVP Form
RSVPMaker 2.5 is out and introduces a new method for customizing the RSVP form. It also fixes some glitches with the recurring event setting function and the JavaScript on the RSVP form. (See also setting required fields, updated list of shortcodes). Form Customization I’ve received many requests from people who wanted to make more customizations …
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Video: PayPal Setup for Event Payments with RSVPMaker
For more current information, see https://rsvpmaker.com/blog/category/paypal/ This tutorial shows how to integrate PayPal with RSVPMaker so you can collect a fee for admission or other fees associated with an event. The PayPal configuration seems to be the part of RSVPMaker setup people have the most trouble with, and the directions are a little tricky. I …
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