The Best Free Online Event Planning Tools

 “Don't work hard, but smart” is easier said than done. That's why today we're going to take a look at some online event planning tools.

As an event planner, the hours you manage to sleep are likely filled with nightmares about to-do lists and deadlines.

But don't worry, you are not alone.

Fortunately, a few smart developers have designed a whole range of online tools to make your life easier.

We can already hear you say: "That's all very well, but I have a budget to respect".

We know it. Good news: The event planning tools in this little list are all free.

You read that right: free!

Read on to find out how to channel your event planning with:

• ·        Project management tools
• ·        Apps to help you keep track of your ideas
• ·        Social media management tools
• ·        Tools to help you with design and outsourcing

We promise that you will want to try at least one of these tools and that you will love it

Project management tools

A large number of elements come into play for the success of an event. A good project management tool can help you keep everything in one place.

1. Trello       

Trello is a free online app to help you collaborate with your team on a project. It's a very visual app that creates a board for each project.

You can add "cards" to this board, which represent tasks. You can include videos, pictures, and audio recordings with each card.

Reminders and checklists are there to help you track the progress of your event planning.

2. Slack                    

Slack is a great tool for the event planner who can't keep up with unread emails piling up? This app allows you to create a group chat where you can share files with your team members.

Thus, the files and conversations about your event are all in one place. Elementary!

Inspiration and Notes

The internet is huge, so it's easy to forget where you found this or that concept. Forget the Post-Its stuck all over the place and grab one of these free tools to help keep your ideas going.

1. Google Alerts

Google Alerts is a great tool for keeping tabs on the web for a particular topic. Just type in whatever interests you. And from now on, Google will send you regular emails to keep you updated.

You can schedule the arrival of these mails at the frequency you want. And there is no limit to the number of alerts you can set up.

2. Feedly

Similar to Google Alerts, Feedly helps you create a news feed specific to the topics that interest you. It looks better and has all of the same features.

You can, for example, create a news feed for conferences and another for tips on planning events (don't forget to subscribe to our blog!)

Social networks

It is fundamental to use social networks when planning an event. However, it can become extremely time-consuming to maintain several of them. Using these tools will save you valuable time.

1.     Buffer

Buffer is a social media scheduling tool that lets you schedule posts in advance. He can log into three different accounts and schedule up to 10 posts at a time.

There is also a paid version which allows the management of more social network profiles and posts. You can easily access it from your phone and plan on the go.

2. IFTTT        

If This Then That (IFTTT) is a collection of free tools designed to help you plan social media tasks. Applets are small pieces of code generated by other users.

They can, for example, allow you to post your content on multiple social networks at the same time. You can automatically post to Twitter and Facebook whenever you post something on Instagram.

Events

As an event planner, you will also need a tool to help you list the event itself. This can also prove to be time consuming, so here are some tools to channel the process.

 

1. Billetto

Our platform allows you to list your event, promote it by targeting the right audience, and sell your tickets. Setting up your event only takes five minutes. And you have it all in one place.

And the benefits don't end there. You can also promote your event directly on social media to save time.

2. Evvnt

Of course, we are not the only platform where you can list your event. Many others exist. And many of them allow for easy installation.

But even if it only takes five minutes to set up an event at each site, the time can quickly add up. Evvnt only asks you to enter your event details once. It will then take care of listing the event on hundreds of event sites.

Various

While we've covered some of the most useful tools, there are a few more you should take a look at.

 

1. Canva

Canva is the basic tool for graphic design and formatting. If you don't know how to use Photoshop, you'll love Canva. It comes with good templates for banners and social media posts. You can also use it for flyers and other marketing tools.

2. Upwork   

Need a little helping hand for your event? Probably. An event requires a lot of work, including writing, graphic design, accounting, and many other things. Why not delegate some of the work to a freelancer? This industry is exploding, and you can find many talented professionals online.

Courtesy:best corporate event planners