8 features of online registration systems which will improve your events TODAY:
- Automated
Many systems include over 15 standard email communications that can be customized, personalized and automated. Data is automatically collected in a database and at your fingertips for an unlimited number of reports; and downloadable in six different formats.
- Integrated
Online events are easily integrated with ad hoc emails via built-in mail systems, online surveys, donations and membership and subscription management systems, creating a one-stop shop for all kinds of online services.
- Flexible
Everything you create in an automated system can be customized to your company or organization’s look and feel for a streamlined, consistent image through the entire process. Plus, your data is accessible to you in any number of formats through extensive custom and cross-event reporting functions.
- Web-based
Why is this so important? Using a web-based system means that you, your co-workers, your vendors – anyone can be granted access to all or parts of your event information – instantly and in real-time – from any computer with Internet access. Essential for mobile professionals like you.
- Easy-to-use
This may seem like a no brainer, but make sure you “test drive” any system prior to making a purchase. If possible, attend a live demonstration of any product you are considering, and/or open a trial account to test their service yourself.
- Supported
The support team needs to be accessible, responsive and knowledgeable before, during and after your event. We just mentioned taking the system for a test drive. Along with that you should have access to technical support to answer any questions you have as you try out the system.
- Secure
Make sure your data is protected. Ask if the system is hacker-safe. If it complies with Visa security requirements. Have they ever had a security breach of any kind?. The company should exceed all “standard” security measures – even those mandated by government and university customers.
- Fast & stable
A good registration system is hosted on state of the art equipment, which makes response times minimal. System down time is also important – don’t settle for anything less than 98% “up time” or better.