What are the benefits of custom fields for Items
Enhanced Searchability:
Custom fields help attendees quickly find items that match their interests, enhancing their event experience.
Personalized Recommendations:
Use custom fields to provide personalized recommendations, making the event more relevant to each attendee.
Monetization Opportunities:
Showcase specific items to targeted groups, such as premium job offers to VIP attendees, creating additional revenue streams.
How to create Items custom fields
Custom fields allow event organizers to add personalized and relevant details to items, making it easier for attendees to find what they're looking for. By leveraging custom fields, you can enhance the overall event experience, increase engagement, and create new revenue streams. This article will walk you through the process of setting up custom fields for items, managing their settings, and utilizing them for maximum benefit.To learn more about custom fields, click here.
Follow these steps to access Items custom settings :
Log into the Studio.
In the Content menu, click on Items.
Click on Item settings at the right of the page.
You can only create custom fields if you have at least one type of item.
If you want to know more about creating items, click here.
Create your type of item.
Click on Add a sub-category in that type of item.
Only once that sub-category has been created will you see the Create custom field button under the Information section.
By default, any new category or sub-category has the Information section in which you can create custom fields.
If you wish, you can also re-use Items custom fields from other events within your community.
Once you have created your custom field, you can edit it to add the filters and manage the visibility.
Only single and multiple choice custom fields can be used as filters in your Items.
General settings
Modify the label to ensure it clearly describes the information the field is intended to capture.
Add a placeholder to help the users know what type of information is needed.
Organize your custom fields by adding them to relevant sections, which helps in structuring the data effectively on the user profiles.
Field visibility: when this property is enabled, the field is displayed everywhere the root category is enabled (event or community level). This ensures that specific information is readily visible to all event participants, enhancing transparency and facilitating better networking opportunities.
Field edition: when this property is enabled, the field is editable by attendees in their profile.This flexibility allows participants to update their information, ensuring that profiles remain current and relevant. It also empowers users to have control over their own data.
Searchable field: when this property is enabled, the values of this field are taken into account in the search. Be selective about which fields are included in search results to avoid diluting the relevance of the search function. Overloading the search with too many fields can make it harder for users to find pertinent information.
Custom fields for items are an invaluable asset for any event organizer looking to provide a tailored and engaging experience. By implementing these fields effectively, you can enhance the discoverability of items, improve attendee satisfaction, and create new opportunities for monetization and targeted interactions.
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