How can I submit an event?

Below is a step by step explanation of how to submit an event on ChinaBizEvents.com

• on the events channel, select "Add a new event".
• Write a short title for the event. A well written English title can attract more readers and raise your event ranking.
• Select a venue by writing the venue name. If in the CBE listings database, it will automatically appear. IF NOT, then feel free to write the venue name in the field underneath.
• Write a short description to appear with the event. You have 2000 characters or 500 words approximately. You do not need to include contact information in this field. You can enter that below. A well written English description attracts more readers and raises your event's ranking.
• Select an industry for the event. You can choose up to three. (Hold the Control key and select)
• Select the event language. Currently, we're only offering events in English. Chinese features go live soon.
• There are 5 types of event dates. You can choose any combination for an event that is ongoing or repeats.
  • One day - click on the calendar icon to select the date or enter it manually (year-month-date)
  • Occurs daily - Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually. Then select when the event ends.
  • Occurs weekly - Select how often on a weekly basis your even occurs. For example, "Friday, the third week of every month". Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually. Then select the day of the week. TIP: You can select multiple days of the week. To remove a day selection, click it the weekday again.
  • Occurs monthly on weekday(s) - Select how often on a monthly basis your event occurs. Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually.
  • Occurs monthly on specific date(s) - Select how often on a monthly basis your event occurs. Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually. Then select the date of the event that month. TIP: You can select multiple dates. To remove a day selection, click it the weekday again.
• Choose a time. Be sure to use 24hr format. For example 20:00 = 8pm. You do not need to select an end time, if the event ends late that evening
• If you are the event organizer, then click the small check box. The event will use your contact information to inform readers. If you are not the event organizer, then consider entering the contact information below.
• Enter the contact person's name, if available
• Enter the event contact phone number, if available.
• Enter the event contact email, if available.
• Enter a contact website.
• Click Submit to make your event online!

What if I can't find the business event venue when making an event?

• First, try automatically finding the venue by writing its name in the provided field. CBE software will match the first letter of the venue against ones in its database, so keep in mind if the venue has a "The" or "Shanghai" before it. Once you find the venue you're looking for hit enter or click on the name. All the venue details will load automatically. IF the venue does not appear then please write the venue name and any contact information in the field provided underneath. CBE's venues are strong in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. We'll expand venue databases as information accumulates.

What is popularity and how do I improve my events?

• Great question! CBE ranks all events based off real user behavior. We call a ranking "popularity" because it's not fair to rank an event that no one has been to yet. Popularity simply means how popular your events are. CBE measures popularity mainly based on:

  • The frequency of your event. Repeating or ongoing events are not as popular as those that last less than a week. This function is aimed to help create better value for all users.
  • How many people have viewed, shared or RSVP your event.

• The easiest way to improve your event's popularity is to use CBE's "share it" function and send out invitations to your business contacts.

How do I edit my event once it's created?

• CBE allows the event owner to edit their own events. It's easy. To edit an event that you uploaded you'll first have to sign in again. Then either find and click on the event you previously uploaded or visit "My Events" on your account page. You can always access your account by clicking on your name in the top right hand corner of the page after you've signed in. All your events, subscriptions and RSVPs are managed on this page. Click on My Events. Find your event. Click on the title. Once the page loads, you'll see a small yellow bar above the description that includes the word "Edit". Simply click on "Edit" and correct the information you'd like.

Why doesn't my event description appear in the index list with other events?

• CBE editors are frequently checking the site and approving submitted events to make sure information is correct and inoffensive. Usually, events appear immediately. If yours doesn't appear, try posting again. If you any have any trouble, contact a CBE Editor.

How do I make an event that repeats?

• There are 5 types of event dates. You can choose any combination for an event that is ongoing or repeats.
  • One day - click on the calendar icon to select the date or enter it manually (year-month-date)
  • Occurs daily - Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually. Then select when the event ends.
  • Occurs weekly - Select how often on a weekly basis your even occurs. For example, "Friday, the third week of every month". Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually. Then select the day of the week. TIP: You can select multiple days of the week. To remove a day selection, click it the weekday again.
  • Occurs monthly on weekday(s) - Select how often on a monthly basis your event occurs. Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually.
  • Occurs monthly on specific date(s) - Select how often on a monthly basis your event occurs. Select the calendar icon and choose the date the event begins. Or enter it manually. Then select the date of the event that month. TIP: You can select multiple dates. To remove a day selection, click it the weekday again.

I didn't get an email notifying me that I registered. What do I do?

• When creating an account, a confirmation email is sent out to the email address you provide. It should arrive within 5 minutes. If you don't receive an email within 15 minutes, try to check your email spam settings and approve the domain www.chinabizevents.com . If it still doesn't work, directly contact us and copy your username & email address in the email. We'll figure out what's the problem and activate your account asap.

How come I can’t sign back into the site?

• After creating your account, you can immediately begin submitting events without confirming your email address. However, when you return to CBE, you will need to confirm your email address before entering the site again. Check the email inbox you used to register for CBE. Locate the CBE confirmation email. Click the link inside the email to active your account. You're officially registered. (Check Spam, if no CBE confirmation email is present in regular inbox.)

I can't find the venue where my event takes place. What do I do now?

• All of ChinaBizEvents venues are provided courtesy of City Weekend. If your venue does not automatically appear in the "Find a Venue" field, then simply copy and paste or write the venue's address and/or phone number in the field below. A ChinaBizEvents editor will review the venue information and help make any corrections if necessary. TIP: You can add a venue for free to City Weekend by visiting www.cityweekend.com.cn and selecting Listings.

What about programming bugs!

• Take a look at CBE today and share any event you like. There will be bugs and nuances in the beta version, but with your help, we can correct them quickly to make the experience better.

Who made this website?

• ChinaBizEvents is an events website created and supported by City Weekend, a free entertainment listings magazine in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. City Weekend is dedicated to adopting advanced publishing technology to better serve its readers and supporters. Contact us