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You might be amazed how many times site owners that depend on an events calendar for advertising (musicians, speakers, etc.) tell us:

The biggest problem I have is that my web person sometimes takes 2-3 weeks to put up a change to the calendar. In a time crunch, an event might not appear on the calendar until after it is over!

Ouch! Not good!

Here's a fact worth considering:

When it comes to keeping key portions of your website up to date (like a calendar), you are the best person to do those updates.

In fact, after we install our online calendar of events, here is what you will need to update your calendar anytime you want or need to:

• A web browser. The one you are using to read this page is fine.
• The ability to type. "Two-finger" typing is acceptable.
• Can read and follow the on-screen instructions.

See the page at http://www.BillBarwick.com/appearances.shtml to get an idea of what the display looks like (link opens a new window; close to return to this page).

In the time since this program was first created (about 4 years ago), it has undergone numerous revisions. One of those revisions are additional "enhancements" that can be added, like the scrolling box to the right. (Hover over any part of the text to pause the display.)

This bit of gimmickry does have it's uses. One of the best we have found is to put a scrolling display on the Home Page of a website to show visitors what's happening right now and without having to drill to the full Calendar page. (They can, of course, by using the link provided.)

One other reminder: All displays can be modified to suit the requirements of our clients.

This is important: your will need to provide your own software in order to update an online calendar on your website. That software is:

A web browser.

Since you already have that (otherwise, how could you be reading this page?), why not try your hand at adding or modifying a calendar event - right now?

We have a fully functional calendar admin program available for you to try. Just click here.

In fact, to try out the calendar update -

• Use the link above (or this one) to access the admin program and enter a new event.
• Make sure your First date is earlier than today and the Last date is later than today.
• Save your new record.
• Click this link to see the full calendar page and your new event.
• All links open into a new browser window; simply close those windows to return to this page.

By the by - all data is reset daily.

For a full explanation of the major features of this program, see the topic: Calendar Features on this page.

• Events can be defined as:
  • Normal - Events that begin and end on a specific date.
  • Persistent - Events that occur regularly (e.g. weekly, monthly, whatever). The order in which these events appear can be freely adjusted.
• Normal events can be "pre-entered," but will not be shown to visitors until their starting date occurs. Conversely, they are no longer shown to visitors after the last date occurs for the event.
• Number of events (Normal or Persistent) that can be entered: Unlimited.

  For the following items, it is important to note that there are three primary fields are presented to visitors:

  • Event Title
  • Secondary description line
  • Full event description

  All other fields presented are used for the program's internal "housekeeping" functions.
  

• Event Titles can represent any information can can be converted into a link to access a third-party site by simply entering a web address (http://) or email address.
• Secondary descriptions have the same link capabilities.
• An unlimited number of links can be inserted into the full description for an event. When required, photos may also be used within an event's description.
• Event titles and secondary lines (which are optional) are presented in a fixed font decided upon when the program is installed.
• There are no restrictions for font size or other enhancements within the description, except for those that apply to web-based presentations (e.g. not every font available can be used on a website).
• The information displayed to visitors can be customized to a different format than shown in any of the examples on this page.

• PHP version 4.4.4 or later
• MySQL version 4.1.x or later
• Permission of the web host to install and run third-party software

We typically handle resolution of these items as part of the installation service for the Event Calendar.

• A web browser, either of the following are recommended:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.x or later
  • Mozilla Firefox Version 2.x.x or later
• Additional software required:
  • None

As with all HirMon & Associates website software, you cannot buy our Calendar of Events add-on directly and install-it-yourself.

Here is what you will need:

• A web host with the services described under the topic: Web Hosting Requirements above.

• A $175 service fee for setup and installation, which includes:

  • Basic software setup and testing on a website.

  • Inclusion of either a scrolling summary display on any page desired (typically the home page). Alternately, your existing web person can do this, if you wish.

  • Creation of a full visitor calendar display (similar to the sample used on this website, but using your own site's page design.

  • Configuration of both the summary and full information displays to suit the preferences of the client (within the limits of the information available).

• Excluded are:

  • Revision to link navigation systems to include access to the full calendar.

  • Additions or revisions to the data fields normally used.

  • Any other website work not directly connected with the online Calendar of Events

These items may be contracted for through a separate work order.