Online events and online event platforms are two terms that have become extremely popular in recent years. Where online events are defined as the events hosted in an online setup, online event platforms are the web-based platforms that enable users to host online events.
It’s been two years since the world got hung up on online events and online event platforms. However, in the last two years as well, online event platforms have gone through some major advancements. One such advancement and change is the evolution of self-managed online event platforms.
We are sure you have heard about regular online event platforms or have attended one or two events on these platforms as well. However, in this blog, we will be talking about self-managed platforms and how you can use such platforms to host online events.
What Are Self-Managed Platforms?
As you might have understood by the name, Self-managed platforms are simply those platforms that allow users to plan and manage their events all by themselves. In other words, you can define self-managed platforms simply as DIY online event platforms. These online platforms help users to execute their ideas on their own without having to depend on someone else. The advantage of using self-managed platforms is that it allows users to keep their ideas on priority.
Over time, the online event industry has gotten several online platforms that enable users to manage their online events on their own. One such platform is Mixhubb. Mixhubb is a 3D online event platform that enables users to host all kinds of events with utmost ease and comfort. It is a self-managed platform as well as a customizable virtual exhibition platform that lets organizers design their events according to their event requirements and objectives.
Planning and hosting events on a self-managed platform is different from that on a regular event platform. Here, you get the freedom to utilize the platform at your convenience.
Also, these platforms have their own advantages. For example, you are free to use the platform as many times as you want. Apart from that, you can host meetings and events on these platforms quicker than on regular online platforms. Next, these platforms are less complicated and expensive.
Now that you know the meaning of a self-managed platform, let us take you through the steps of hosting events with the example of Mixhubb.
Steps to Set Up an Online Conference on a Self-Managed Online Conference Platform:
- Mixhubb is a subscription-based platform that comes with three different subscription plans. Hence, to start using this platform, you need to first subscribe to this platform. For that, you need to visit the site of Mixhubb and click on the ‘Start a Free Trial Link.’
- Next, you need to add your email or username that you will be using for managing Mixhubb’s backend. You will receive an OTP; enter it to verify your email address.
- In the next step, you need to enter your full name and create a password. Next, the platform will ask you to complete your profile by filling out the questionnaire. It will help the platform know more about your requirements and suggest better plans according to them.
Now that you have your profile set up on this platform, you are all set to set up your first online conference on Mixhubb. But, what are the steps you need to follow for the same? Let us find out.
- First, you need to click on ‘Create an Event.
- Next, the organizers need to fill in the basic details of the events, including the title and a brief description of the event. Not only this, but you can also set up the time zone of the event. Here, you will be required to add starting and ending times of your event.
- As said, Mixhubb comes with several branding opportunities and doesn’t compromise the branding of your organization. Hence, it comes with flexibility that allows users to change the background color of the platform, insert the logo of the event, customize the background image, etc.
- You will find that your event logo has been updated under the basic details of the event.
- Not only this, Mixhubb allows users to change the colors of the navigation bar. Here, you get the option to change the navigation bar background color, its primary color, and its secondary color.
And after setting up the event as per your choice, you are all set to host your event on Mixhubb.
As said, planning and hosting an event on a self-managed online platform takes less effort and time as compared to a regular event platform where you need to be in regular contact with the platform’s team. Not only this, self-managed platforms are less expensive than regular manageable online platforms. Where you need a few days to set up your event on a regular event platform, with a self-managed platform, you can do that in minutes.
