The MEC Advanced Organizer is a feature of the Modern Events Calendar (MEC) plugin for WordPress. MEC is a popular calendar and event management plugin that provides a comprehensive suite of features for creating and managing events on your WordPress site.
The Advanced Organizer in MEC is used to display events in a more detailed and organized manner, often providing a better user experience for managing events in specific layouts or filters. This feature allows event organizers to categorize and organize events effectively, and it gives users a visually enhanced experience when browsing through event listings.
Key Features of the MEC Advanced Organizer:
- Event Filters: Allows filtering events based on various criteria like category, tag, location, etc.
- Custom Layouts: Users can choose from different layouts to display events, including grid, list, and more detailed formats.
- Advanced Search: Advanced filtering and search options make it easier to find specific events.
- Event Categories and Tags: You can categorize events and add tags to help visitors easily find events that fit their interests.
- Date Range: The organizer can display events based on a custom date range or show upcoming events in a timeline.
- Improved User Interface: The Advanced Organizer offers a clean and intuitive UI for both admins and visitors to interact with.
Setting Up and Using the Advanced Organizer:
- Install and Activate Modern Events Calendar:
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New, and search for Modern Events Calendar.
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Activate the Advanced Organizer:
- In the WordPress Dashboard, go to MEC > Settings.
- Locate the section for Advanced Organizer and enable it (this might be available as part of the Pro version or a specific add-on).
- Create and Organize Events:
- Navigate to MEC > Add New Event.
- Add event details, including title, date, time, location, and other relevant information.
- You can organize events into categories and tags for easier filtering.
- Customize Event Display:
- After organizing your events, go to MEC > Advanced Organizer settings.
- Choose the layout, filtering options, and how events will be displayed.
- Set up categories, tags, and other filters to enhance the search functionality.
- Use the Organizer on the Frontend:
- Once the events are added and the settings configured, you can display the events by using the shortcode or block provided by the plugin.
- You can add it to any page, post, or widget area by copying and pasting the shortcode or using the MEC block.
- Customization and Add-ons:
- For more advanced features, consider installing additional add-ons for MEC, such as integration with booking systems, ticketing, and advanced event styling.
Benefits of Using the MEC Advanced Organizer:
- Better Event Management: It helps site administrators organize large volumes of events efficiently.
- Improved UX: Visitors can quickly find events they are interested in thanks to advanced search and filtering options.
- Visual Appeal: Offers custom layouts and design options to match the look and feel of your website.
- Flexibility: Allows various views, including monthly, weekly, daily, or list views, based on user preference.
