You need to plan an event but you’re on a tight budget. How can you use online tools to make it work?

1 Choose your platform

The first step is to decide what kind of event you want to host and which online platform suits your needs. Depending on your audience, goals, and budget, you can choose from a variety of options, such as Zoom, Google Meet, Eventbrite, Facebook Live, or YouTube. Each platform has its own features, benefits, and limitations, so do some research and compare them before making a decision. You may also want to consider using a hybrid model, where you combine online and offline elements, such as live streaming and physical venues.

2 Create your content

The next step is to create engaging and relevant content for your event. This includes your event name, description, agenda, speakers, sponsors, and visuals. You want to make sure that your content reflects your event’s purpose, value proposition, and target audience. You can use online tools such as Canva, Piktochart, or Adobe Spark to design attractive and professional graphics, flyers, or videos for your event. You can also use tools such as Google Docs, Slides, or Forms to create and share documents, presentations, or surveys for your event.

4 Engage your audience

The fourth step is to engage your audience during and after your event. You can use online tools such as Slido, Poll Everywhere, or Mentimeter to create and run interactive polls, quizzes, or Q&A sessions for your event. You can also use tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, or Facebook Live to enable live chat, video conferencing, or streaming for your event. You can also use tools such as Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, or Typeform to collect feedback, testimonials, or suggestions from your attendees.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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