Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Started
Do I use the app or the website? You can set up a profile on both,
although to search for Business' and Events, save details to your in
app address book and in app calendar you will need to use the app. For
Business' and Groups setting up profile and adding events this needs to
be set up through our website. We aim, as our site grows to be
accessible on both going forward.
How do I navigate my way
around? Once you have set up a user profile you can do the following;
- Use the Events page to search for events in the location around the
country of your choice, then click Follow Event to add to your
calendar, clicking Follow All Events will save this, all current and
all future events by the organiser.
- Use the Suppliers page to search
for Venues, Stallholders, Caterers, Transport, Entertainers,
Specialists or Event Organisers. Click on Address Book to add this to
your in app contacts.
- We have four pages of inspiration ideas for you
to check out, Activities to give you ideas for your parties, day's or
nights out, Celebration Days to find out when annual celebrations are
each year.
Fund Raising Ideas to help with planning events, and
Themed Party Ideas to add an extra dimension to your event.
How much does Plan My Event App cost?
It's free to set up a user profile
on the app, here you can search for and save Business', Groups and
Events in your in app Address Book and Calendar. For business' and
groups the cost is £30.00 (£25.00 + VAT) per year for both a business
listing and unlimited events (subject to terms and conditions).
Business Information
How to I set up a
business or event?
You will need to set up a business profile first,
then you can add unlimited events (in line with the terms and
conditions). To get started head to the website, login or register
and click on ADD BUSINESS, this will allow you to set up your business
profile and pay for the years subscription. Once your business is set
up you can add events and they will be linked to your business
profile.
How will my business be listed? When setting up the
account you can choose three listing categories, we understand many
business' offer a variety of services and have given more than one
option to maximise your search potential, pleases do check through
all the options. Can I edit my business profile? Yes, you can click
edit as many times as you would like to update details, photographs
and free text.
What shall I put in the free text on my profile?
You have a fair amount of text to give people an overview of your
business with opening times, food and drink options, activities etc,
although we would suggest you input your address for venues as your
address is not visible to customers and you can include a phone
number if you would like customers to call you.
How do I set up
events?
To add events you need to have a business profile for this to be
linked to, once the business is set up click on the link ADD EVENTS
where this will allow you to enter the information and list your
event immediately.
How do people follow me?
Once your business
profile is set up, then customers searching are able to save your
business / group to their address book, when they review your profile
all your events are listed below. If a user finds an event you're
organising they can add this event to their calendar by following it
or click on follow all events which will add all current and future
events you create to their calendar.