We’ve just launched two upgrades to our self-service conference packages:

Basic: Exactly the same as the free version except we remove the ads. It’s $399/event.

Plus: No ads and you have access to our calendar/agenda-builder feature. $799/event.

We’ve tested these packages with some beta customers and have found the decision process is usually pretty clear. As a conference organizer you have two decisions:

Do you need the calendar?

Our calendar feature is one of the most popular sections of a conference network. It attracts over a quarter of page views and draws more people into the network. It lets attendees keep track of which sessions they want to go to. It lets them start discussions about each session, leave reviews, and ask the speaker questions. It helps them find and meet people who are in the session with them.

We strongly recommend the calendar for any conferences with multiple tracks, breakout sessions, or many optional events. If that’s not you, then consider it a nice-to-have but not a necessity.

Do you need professional support?

We continue to offer three professional support packages where we get personally involved in setup, integration, helping plan your networking and communication strategy, and sometimes even custom features. We’ll take work off your busy plate, make sure the network runs smoothly, customize CrowdVine for a seamless and integrated attendee experience, and talk you through your ideas and plans.

Running a successful network isn’t rocket science but it’s a lot more than possessing software (even ours). Working with our professional support is a powerful assurance. If you’re looking for assurance, we would love to work directly with you. If you’re a do-it-your-selfer, then now you have access to the features that we offer in our professional support packages. If you’re not sure, then you better pick up the telephone, 707.953.3868 between 9am and 5pm PST.

Tags: packages, self-service

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