YOUR EVENT IN CYBERSPACE

Creating a website for your event is not a necessity but it can definitely be a valuable asset. A website can add a lot of value and a personal touch. This is extremely popular for weddings and engagements. This is probably because there are so many sites that provide a template and make it easy to do.

Once you get engaged, it can be a year long process for some between the wedding and the engagement. There are so many things you will want to share with your loved ones along the way. By creating a website, you can bring them along with you throughout this process. You can tell your friends how you met, where the proposal took place and what your plans are for you both after the wedding. You can let everyone know where you are registered and even show off cute pictures of your nephew taking his ring bearer responsibilities seriously.

Additionally, it can provide a wealth of information and keep guests engaged before the big event happens. You can also answer those tough questions that you may not want to answer in person. If the facts are laid out on the website you may spare yourself from explaining things that may make certain guests feel they have been singled out. For example, if you don't want your guests to bring children or if you won't be serving alcohol, you can tell them ahead of time by including this information on the party's website. Once you have communicated this to them upfront, the tough conversations that may accompany the inquiry may not be an issue later on.

Keep in mind that this isn't only for weddings. There are a lot of other events out there that you can create a website for as well. If it is for a fashion show, you can tell everyone a little about the designer(s). If it is for a baby shower, you can talk about the registry. If it is for an annual Halloween party, you can post photos from last year's celebration to get your guests geared up for this year's celebration.

Posting Photos
Posting photos may seem like a small thing but it is a great way to keep everyone connected to the event. It will show everyone why they will want to be there for your event and can even include them on the planning process. After the event has occurred, it is a reminder of how much fun they had, all of the other people that were there and how great of an event it was. These photos are a sample of all your hard work and the fun your well orchestrated event provided. When they share the event with others, they can not only tell them, they can show them.

Posting Updates
For the most part if you plan your event well, you won't make many changes. However, there are those small changes that may come up after the invitations have already gone out. Say for instance your event is in May in California and you aren't expecting rain. Then, you hear a week before your event that there may be storms for the next week or so. You may want to update your guests on the weather and the adjustments that may need to be made because of the weather. It is always better to provide as much information as possible.

Include important Links
It never hurts to include links about your event. For example, if it is a costume party, you may include links to costume stores in the area. Additionally, you may even want to include links to coupons for the costumes if you have them.

From a business perspective it can be a helpful tool that will show others that you have excellent planning abilities. By thinking of everything and making the information accessible to your guests, it will let them know that you are a proficient organizer. If you desire more traffic to your site, this is another helpful tool. Anything that directs individuals to your website helps keep you on their minds. If that is your goal, the more traffic, the better.