Are you planning to organize an event and want to sell tickets online? Do you want a hassle-free method of ticketing for your event? Look no further than Shopware. It is a versatile eCommerce solution that can also be used as a ticketing platform for your events.
In this article, we will discuss step-by-step how to use Shopware to create and sell event tickets.
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Step 1: Set Up A Shopware Account
The first step is to create an account with Shopware. Visit their website and click on "Get started for free". Fill in all the required details and create an account.
Once you have your account set up, log in to your Shopware account.
Step 2: Install Event Ticketing Plugin
Shopware has a plugin called Event Ticketing that allows you to sell tickets directly from your Shopware store. You need to install this plugin to create and sell event tickets.
To install the Event Ticketing plugin, go to your Shopware account dashboard and click on "Settings" from the main menu. Next, click on "System" and then "Plugins".
Search for the "Event Ticketing" plugin and click on "Install". Once installed, activate the plugin.
Step 3: Create An Event
Before you can start selling tickets, you need to create an event. To do this, go to your Shopware dashboard and click on "Catalogues" from the main menu. Next, click on "Events".
Click on "Add Event" and fill in all the relevant details such as event name, date, time, location, ticket price and descriptions. Upload an image if you want one.
Once you have filled in all the details, click on "Save".
Step 4: Create Ticket Types
After creating an event, you need to create ticket types. Shopware allows you to create different types of tickets such as general admission, VIP, early-bird, etc.
To create ticket types, go to your Shopware dashboard and click on "Catalogues" from the main menu. Next, click on "Tickets".
Click on "Add Ticket" and fill in all the relevant details such as ticket type, price, and quantity available.
Once you have filled in all the details, click on "Save".
Step 5: Set Up Payment Gateways
Shopware supports various payment gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, etc. You need to set up a payment gateway to receive payments from customers who purchase tickets.
To set up a payment gateway, go to your Shopware dashboard and click on "Settings" from the main menu. Next, click on "Payment".
Choose the payment gateway that you want to use and follow the instructions to set it up.
Step 6: Promote Your Event
After setting up everything, it’s time to promote your event. You can promote your event on social media platforms, email campaigns, and other digital marketing methods.
To promote your event on Shopware, go to your Shopware dashboard and click on "Marketing" from the main menu. Next, click on "Promotions".
Click on "Add Promotion" and select "Event Promotion". Fill in all the relevant details and select the event that you want to promote. Once you have filled in all the details, click on "Save".
Step 7: Sell Tickets
The last step is to start selling tickets. Customers can purchase tickets from your Shopware store.
To sell tickets, go to your Shopware dashboard and click on "Catalogues" from the main menu. Next, click on "Events".
Click on the event that you want to sell tickets for and select the ticket types that you have created. Set the quantity of tickets available and click on "Save".
Customers can now purchase tickets from your Shopware store using the payment gateway that you have set up.
Conclusion
Shopware is an excellent platform for creating and selling event tickets. It is effortless to set up, and you can start selling tickets within a few minutes. With the seven steps outlined in this article, you can create, promote, and sell tickets for your event quickly and easily.