Higher Logic provides dozens of widgets that you can use to:

• modernize the look of your community pages,
• enhance the usefulness of your site, and
• increase member engagement.

In this article, we'll focus on widgets associated to our Event Manager module.

Access the widgets

You'll be able to add, edit, and remove widgets when editing one of your community's pages. To edit a page:

1. Navigate to the page you want to update and click Edit Page on the Admin Toolbar (or right click for a new tab). Alternatively, you can click Edit Navigation to access the CMS and your community's complete page list, from which you can access and edit any page.

2. Editing a page is accomplished with Page Designer. Click the Build tab and scroll down to the Widget section.
3. Use the Category dropdown and/or the search field to more quickly find a specific widget.

• Widgets are grouped by type in the dropdown.
• Select the All category to view the complete list of widgets; click Event to view the event widgets discussed in this article.

Event widgets

Each of the widgets in the Events category is described in their associated section below.

All Events List

The All Events List widget can display public events that are not associated to a specific community or community-based events, giving admins the flexibility to create various types of event calendars using its configuration options.

This widget makes it easy for your users to stay informed about your organization's upcoming activities and events.

• This widget lists all events by default, allowing users to see your organization's full range of events.
• Admins can configure the widget to filter events by specific criteria, such as community, Event Type, and tags, helping you create unique event calendars for specific use-cases and community pages.

Event Presenters

The Event Presenters widget allows you to display a list of presenters associated with a specific event. This helps attendees identify who will be speaking or facilitating the sessions at the event, allowing members to better plan their participation.

There are no widget options to configure; this widget pulls presenter details set at the event level: on the Manage Events page, click an event's actions menu and select Event Presenters to add and manage its associated presenters; the presenter information provided here will display in the Event Presenters widget. (If the Event Presenters option is not available for an event, refer to the note below to learn why.)

Event Registrants

The Event Registrants widget displays a list of users who have registered for a specific event. This widget allows event organizers to see all attendees in one place, making managing event logistics and communication easier.

Key features

• It shows the names and details of users who have signed up for the event.

• This widget is configured to be specific to an event, ensuring that only registrants for the selected event are displayed.

• Admins can utilize this information to follow up with participants, send reminders, or provide additional event-related communications.

This widget can streamline event management by providing quick access to attendee information without needing to navigate away from the event page.

Events Calendar

When placed on a page, the Events Calendar widget displays a daily, weekly, or monthly view of your community's events. If needed, it can also be configured to only display a specific community's events.

This means you can create a calendar showcasing all of the events across your Higher Logic community to ensure all users can view it, as well as create calendars within specific communities so those members can stay updated about events unique to their community.

Manage Registrant Roster

The Manage Registrant Roster widget provides an interface for event organizers to easily manage event registrants.

Accessing the Registrant Roster is possible at the site and community level:

• Community Admins can access an event's Registrant Roster by navigating to the community's Settings > Manage Events page, selecting the desired event, and then choosing Manage Roster from the event's Actions menu.
• Super Admins can access it from the Admin Toolbar by going to Admin > Events > List and selecting Manage Roster from the event's Actions menu.

Key features

• Once attendees start registering for an event, the Registrant Roster allows event organizers to manage all registrants in one place. This includes viewing the overall payment summary, managing individual registrations, and accessing detailed information about each registrant.
• Admins can search for specific registrants via the magnifying glass icon, and filter registrants based on criteria such as payment status, registration status, and more to streamline management tasks.
• Admins can add registrants directly from the Registrant Roster, whether by selecting specific users, adding community members, or creating new contacts and registering them. This is particularly useful for tracking last-minute or retroactive registrations.
• Administrators can send emails to all registrants or specific groups of registrants (e.g., those who haven’t paid) directly from the roster to facilitate communication before, during, and after the event.
• The widget also allows for manually marking registrations as paid when attendees pay via offline methods such as cash or check.

My Registrations

The My Registrations widget provides users with an interface to easily manage their event registrations. It's purpose is to streamline the process for users to manage their event attendance, making it easy for them to keep track of and engage with events within their community

Key features

This widget allows users to:

• View all the events they have registered for, including both upcoming and past events.
• Manage their registrations for events, including canceling their registration if needed.
• Access detailed information about each event they are registered for, including event descriptions, dates, times, locations, and any other pertinent details.
• View a summary of payments related to their registrations, which is particularly useful for events that require paid entry.
• Receive email notifications and reminders for their registered events, ensuring they stay informed about upcoming events they are attending.

Simple Registration

The Simple Registration widget allows users to register for events of the Simple Registration type. This widget is specifically designed for smaller events where straightforward registration is desired, without the need for complex features like sessions or registration add-ons.

Key features

• The widget enables public users to register without creating an account, making it easier for a broader audience to participate in events.
• This widget is suitable for events with basic pricing structures, typically catering to either all attendees at a single price or differentiated pricing for members and non-members.