FooEvents Seating is an add-on for the FooEvents plugin that allows event organizers to manage and assign specific seating arrangements for attendees. This add-on is especially useful for events like conferences, concerts, theater performances, or any event where attendees need to have assigned seats. With FooEvents Seating, you can visually manage seating charts and assign tickets to specific seats. This provides a more organized and customized approach to event ticketing, allowing attendees to choose or be assigned seats directly when purchasing tickets.

Key Features of FooEvents Seating:

1. Seating Chart Creation: Organizers can create custom seating charts for events, including different sections and rows.
2. Drag-and-Drop Seating Assignment: The drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to assign seats to specific tickets or attendees.
3. Ticket Selection with Seat Assignment: Attendees can choose their seats during the ticket purchase process, or organizers can manually assign seats.
4. Visual Layout: Display a clear, visual representation of available and sold-out seats, helping both attendees and organizers keep track of ticket availability.
5. Customizable Layout: Customize the seating chart to fit the specific layout of your event, such as auditorium, theater, stadium, or conference room-style seating.
6. Per-Seat Pricing: Set individual pricing for each seat, allowing for tiered pricing depending on the location of the seats (e.g., front-row seats costing more than back-row ones).
7. Real-Time Updates: The seating chart updates in real-time to reflect any changes in ticket sales or seat assignments, ensuring no double bookings or confusion.
8. Integration with WooCommerce: Seamlessly integrates with WooCommerce for ticketing and payments, so you can sell tickets with seating options just like any other product.

How to Set Up FooEvents Seating:

1. Install FooEvents and FooEvents Seating:
   • First, ensure that the FooEvents plugin is installed and activated on your WordPress website.
   • Next, purchase and install the FooEvents Seating add-on. You can download it from the FooEvents website and install it via the WordPress dashboard by going to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
2. Configure FooEvents Settings:
   • After installing the FooEvents Seating add-on, go to WooCommerce > Settings > FooEvents to configure the general settings for your events and ticketing.
   • Make sure that your events are set up to use seating charts by enabling the relevant options in the settings.
3. Create and Customize a Seating Chart:
   • Go to FooEvents > Seating in your WordPress dashboard to create and manage your seating chart.
   • Design the seating layout by adding sections, rows, and seats. You can represent different types of seating (e.g., VIP, general admission) and set the appropriate prices for each.
   • Customize the layout of the chart to match the specific configuration of your venue, such as theater-style, banquet seating, or any other arrangement.
4. Assign Seats:
   • You can either allow customers to choose their seats during the ticket purchasing process, or you can manually assign seats to attendees.
   • If you’re manually assigning seats, use the drag-and-drop functionality to allocate seats to specific ticket holders.
5. Set Ticket Options:
   • While creating tickets for your events (via FooEvents > Add New Event), ensure that you enable the option to use the seating chart. This will allow users to select their seats when purchasing tickets.
   • You can offer different pricing for different seats or sections within the venue, which helps you create tiered pricing for VIP or premium seating.
6. Display the Seating Chart:
   • Once your seating chart is created, you can embed it on the event page or use it to facilitate ticket purchases.
   • Embed the seating chart using a shortcode or block, which will display the interactive seating map where users can select their seats.
7. Manage Seating Availability:
   • As attendees purchase tickets, the seating chart updates in real-time to reflect available and sold-out seats.
   • You can see an overview of the seating availability directly in the WordPress dashboard to track which seats are still open or taken.

Benefits of Using FooEvents Seating:

• Better Event Organization: The seating chart helps organize seating arrangements for events, reducing confusion and streamlining the registration process.
• Improved Customer Experience: Attendees can select their preferred seats, which adds an extra layer of convenience and satisfaction to the ticket purchasing experience.
• Increased Revenue Opportunities: By setting different prices for different seats or sections, you can generate more revenue from premium seating options.
• Real-Time Tracking: The seating chart updates in real-time, ensuring no double bookings and providing you with up-to-date seating availability.
• Customizable Layouts: You can design seating charts that suit your specific event type, from small intimate gatherings to large stadium-style events.
• Seamless Integration: Works with WooCommerce for payments, so you can sell tickets and manage seat assignments without needing external systems.

Conclusion:

FooEvents Seating is a powerful and flexible tool for organizing and managing events where seating assignments are essential. Whether you’re hosting a concert, theater show, conference, or any other event requiring assigned seating, this add-on provides a visual and interactive solution for both event organizers and attendees. With features like drag-and-drop seating assignment, real-time updates, and per-seat pricing, FooEvents Seating enhances your event's management capabilities and provides a more enjoyable experience for attendees when booking their tickets. For more information on how to get started with FooEvents Seating, visit the FooEvents website.