Events and technology - what can go wrong?

When you’re setting up events, it’s important to know that your technology systems won’t let you down. Those that rely on good internet connections can be particularly vulnerable.

When there are lots of people in one place, demand on connectivity can become too much for the system and it begins to break down. Queues form, cash is needed and delays happen. Often, people are so used to being able to pre-pay or book that they get frustrated by having to queue on the door. Who hasn’t had that sinking feeling when you see a hand held card machine being waved in the air to find a wifi signal?

So what can you do to make sure that your event is not so reliant on on-the-day connectivity?

Using a system like OrderWhizz means your customers can book ahead, safe in the knowledge they won’t have to queue on the door. It also means you don’t have to rely on connectivity on the day as you simply have to check a ticket sale from their printed confirmation or on their phone – no wifi required. Clubs have reported this is the best unexpected benefit using OrderWhizz as it makes getting everyone in to an event much quicker and simpler.

In addition, you can set a limit on ticket sales on the OrderWhizz system so that you can keep a limited number back for people who do want to pay on the door so you don’t let anyone down. It’s entirely up to you what the split of pre-sales and on the door is and is easy to do yourself per event.

Once people have ordered online you can even email them the meet programme saving time, energy and paper on printing them out for the front desk.

So to speed up ticket sales, minimise entry queues and on the day stress, give OrderWhizz a try!