Event Planning Tips

Here at ThymeBase, we love sharing event planning tips straight from industry experts and other people who know exactly what they’re talking about.

Event Design & The Event Canvas

An Introduction to Event Design & the Event Canvas

This introduction to event design will give you the foundation and strategy you need to create successful, unforgettable events. When you think about planning an event, most think about the process. They consider the endless organization of details, contractors, venues, and attendees. They think about the email communications, the invites, the entertainment, and menu items. …

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SEO Blogging Tips For Event Planners

Blogging Tips For Event Planners: Search Engine Optimization

I wanted to share blogging tips for event planners because if your blog isn’t bringing in new clients, it’s not working like it should. There’s seldom enough time to sit down and write, right? But I’d like to share a few tips to make blogging truly worthwhile for your event planning business. Maybe I’ll even …

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A Guide To Pinterest For Event Planners: Strategy & Best Practices

A Guide To Pinterest For Event Planners: Strategy & Best Practices

This guide covers all the best practices for sharing and getting found on Pinterest for event planners. When it comes to social media and search engines, Pinterest is a natural fit for event professionals. Pinterest has over 300 million active users who explore the visual platform each month. And sure, while that’s only a fraction …

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Post-Event Tips For Event Planners: From Reports To Referrals

Post-Event Tips For Event Planners: From Reports To Referrals

Once the lights go down on the event, the event planner’s work is not entirely done. These Post-Event tips show that there is more you can do to turn the recap into business growth. But before we get into the post-event tips themselves, I wanted to acknowledge that differences exist between wedding planners and those …

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15 On-Camera Video Tips For Event Planners From Experts

15 On-Camera Video Tips For Event Planners From Experts

Most event planners get booked through networking and building trust through in-person events. So why video tips for event planners? Well, read on. Since planners typically perform their magic behind the scenes, being comfortable on camera can be a challenge. But these are strange times we live in, and video is now as fundamental as …

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On-Page SEO For Event Planners

4 Steps To Great On-Page SEO for Event Planners

Apart from referrals, a Google search is often the first step a potential client takes. Understanding the basics of On-page SEO for event planners will help your business stand out and rank higher in search results.  Like many creative geniuses, the idea of getting technical with search engine optimization ranks (SWIDT?) somewhere below going to …

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The Planner Vendor Relationship

The Planner Vendor Relationship: What Makeup Artists Wish Event Planners Knew

The event planner vendor relationship is an integral part of an excellent client experience. It’s not only about interpersonal relationships, and contract negotiation, but when everyone pulls together and helps each other out, then the overall event runs smoother.  For this reason, I’ve been interviewing vendors about how they view their roles and what they …

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How to Stir Up Income When The Event Industry Takes a Hit

How to Stir Up Income When The Event Industry Takes a Hit

In the event industry, when things go wrong, our first instinct is to roll up our sleeves and make it work. And with that in mind, Dre and Andy from the Solopreneur Society are back to share their tips on drumming up revenue in lean times.   I’ve already mentioned Dre and Andy, and their fantastic Stimulus Plan in this …

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How to Plan an Event When You're Not an Event Planner

How to Plan an Event When You’re Not an Event Planner

Were you asked to plan an event but donโ€™t know the first thing about event planning? Donโ€™t worry; these basics will get you through it! Event planners are creative, detail-oriented, flexible, organized, and prepared for anything – but what if youโ€™re none of those characteristics? If you were tasked with planning an event but lack …

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Book More Events: How A Top Event Planner Selects Vendors

Book More Events: How A Top Event Planner Selects Vendors

Whether you’re an event planner choosing vendors, a client who wants the best photographer, or a vendor, looking to book more events, this article describes how a top wedding planner manages the process. Ever wondered what event planners expect from vendors before they book them? Or what information the client shares that guides the planner in finding …

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