If you are organising or visiting a fun event, you can let more people to know about it by placing it in the open calendar on the website.
- First check the online calender to make sure somebody else hasn't already created your event (you can find it under 'Events').
- If your event has not been created yet, log in on the site (go to 'log in' in the menu bar at the top of the page).
- Go to 'New contribution' in the menu bar at the top of the page and click '+ event'.
- Enter a title and click 'Create'. In the subtitle field, you can put some basic words or a short description of the event.
- Use the button 'Where and when' to add a date. If the event runs multiple days, then add an end date as well. Start typing the location where the event takes place; this automatically triggers a search within the site. If the location is unknown, use the 'add' button to create a new organisation or location. Click 'ok' to close the window.
- The + organisation' button is for events that are organised by an institution that is different from the institution where the event will be happening.
- Go to + short introduction' to write an introduction. Here you can mention where, when and what kind of event is taking place.
- With the '+ Who is presenting at this event' button you add people who are participating or presenting at the event. Think of artists, musicians, organisers, etc.
- In the 'page body', you can write extensively about the event. Don't forget to mention the opening hours, price, a link to the website where readers can find more information, an e-mail address for reservations, etc. You can make the text appear more attractive by paying attention to it's layout. For instance, you can write in bold, cursive or add sub-headings and hyperlinks. Read more about layout and wiki-codes here.
- Add an image by clicking on the camera icon 'Add an image'. You can upload an image from your computer or take one from the internet or from the website itself. Read more about adding images here.
- Finally, it is important to select relevant keywords. These keywords influence which other articles and events appear in the context of your event, and how often your event appears in the context of other events. Go to 'Choose keywords' and click on the words that describe the event best. You can read more about adding keywords here.
- Go to 'Save this page'. You can now view the event in the calender on the website.
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