How to Categorize Your WordPress Events According To Event Type?

Overview

By the end of this article, you’ll be able to quickly and effectively create Event Types in EventPrime to better organize and present the Events you manage. Event Types make it easier for users to browse Events and for administrators to manage them efficiently.

Steps To Add a New Event Type

To add WordPress Event Types/Categories, follow these steps:

1. Open The EventPrime Menu and Choose Types

Navigate to the EventPrime menu on your WordPress Dashboard and click on the Types.

2. Enter The Details On The Types Page

Next, you’ll need to enter specific details to define the Event Type you want to add to your Events.

Name: Provide a descriptive name for the Event Type to ensure users can easily recognize and categorize it.

Slug: Define a URL-friendly version of the Event Type name. The slug appears in the web address and should be lowercase with hyphens (e.g., music-concert) for readability and consistency.

Description: Provide a concise yet informative description to give users context about the Events under this category.

Background Color: Choose a background color to visually differentiate this Event Type on the frontend. The selected color appears in both calendar and card views.

Text Color: Select a text color that contrasts well with the background to ensure readability and enhance visual clarity.

Age Group: Indicate the target age group (e.g., “18+,” “Kids”) to help users find relevant Events for their demographic.

Image: Upload an image that represents the Event Type. A relevant image improves visual appeal, captures attention, and helps users quickly understand the category.

Featured: Enable this option to highlight the Event Type on the frontend. Featured categories receive special visual emphasis, making them more prominent to users.

3. Click Add New Event Type

Once you’ve entered all the required details, click the Add New Event Type button at the bottom of the screen to save your new Event Type.

Assign an Event Type to a Specific Event:

1. Open the EventPrime Menu and Choose Add New Event

From the EventPrime menu in your WordPress Dashboard, click Add New Event.

The Events page will be visible as per the following image:

2. Click On Types

This page provides all the tools you need to create a new Event or edit an existing one. For now, focus on the Types section, where you can select and assign any Event Type you’ve previously created.

Frontend View

On the Event Types page, each Event displays its assigned Event Type as a label—showing the name, color, and any associated image.

Conclusion

Nice work! Your Event Types are set up and ready to go. Now, you can easily organize your events to match your needs, making event management smoother and more efficient.