{"id":1005,"date":"2024-01-18T08:31:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T08:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitaldocumentation.wustl.edu\/doc-central\/?page_id=1531"},"modified":"2024-03-08T22:31:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T22:31:41","slug":"adding-an-event-location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitaldocumentation.wustl.edu\/stlouis\/content-types\/event-department\/adding-an-event-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding an Event Location"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Create event locations separately from the event itself — and before you create the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u00a0create an event<\/a>, you can add location information to the body of the event description or add it using the Location field in the editor. Using the Location field allows the event\u2019s location details to appear in previews of the event on any event listing on your site. In addition, using this field ensures location information is listed consistently on all event detail pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to select a location for an event, you first have to create that location following the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for virtual events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since the location field is useful for event previews and consistency, we recommend creating an event location even for virtual events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you might create a location called \u201cZoom\u201d or “Virtual Event” and leave the address and map information blank. In the body of the event description, provide instructions for attendees to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WashU IT recommends against listing Zoom links publicly<\/a>, so you may wish to have attendees register; then you can email the link. Attendees can register by emailing you directly, or you can create a simple form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. From your site\u2019s dashboard, go to Events<\/strong> > Locations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click Add New<\/strong> in the top left corner of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Name your location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. In the title<\/strong> field, enter the name of the location (e.g., Danforth University Center).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Leave the visual editor (the big text box below the toolbar) blank.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Enter the address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      There are two different ways to add an address to your Location. The difference between them is how this information will display. If you would like the address to accompany the location’s name when it is shown on your event or in event listings, use the Add my own location<\/strong> option. If you would like a Google Map to display at the bottom of the event’s content, use the Google Map<\/strong> option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Option 1: Add my own location
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      1. In the\u00a0Select a Location<\/strong>\u00a0box, click the\u00a0Add my own location <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Enter the address, city, state, postcode and country in the fields to the right of the map.\n