What's new?

2024

Jun

Download badge button for "Welcome Attendees" Email

Updates

We've added a download badge button for attendees in the "Welcome Attendees on Check-In" email. This feature simplifies the process for attendees to access their event badges directly from their email.

Tax inclusive for AU edition

Updates

This update ensures that all displayed ticket prices include applicable taxes by default, providing a clearer and more accurate order summary for our Australian users.

Booth members listing

Updates

Event Organizers can now manage all booth members on a single page, making it easier to add, edit, and remove them. We've also added the option to reassign and reinvite booth owners for greater flexibility.

Background images for floor planner

Updates

You can now personalize your floor plans with custom background images, making the planning process more visual and intuitive.

May

Zone check-in for premium plans

Updates

Enhanced access control for premium and ultimate plans (learn more about our plans).

Apr

Navigation bar customization

Updates

Organize the design tab to your liking by rearranging buttons for a more personalized workflow.

Improved speaker management

Updates

Adding speakers to your event is now easier than ever.

 

Increased ticket class limits

Updates

Sell more ticket types to accommodate the needs of your events.

Enhanced analytics

Updates

Trend data is now displayed in a clear and actionable date-time chart.

Expanded expo booth options

Updates

Enterprise plan users can now offer more expo booths per event (check the pricing page for details)

Apple wallet integration

Attendees can now easily add event tickets to their Apple Wallet.

Hybrid event projection screen

New Feature

Enhance the experience for both in-person and virtual attendees with a dedicated projection screen for hybrid events.

Engagement preferences & AI networking

Updates

Integrate attendee preferences for a more personalized experience and leverage AI-powered networking to connect attendees with similar interests.

Mar

An all-new UI

Updates

Effortless navigation, A sleeker interface, and universal search for a better user experience.

Complete exhibitor management

New Feature

New features like Interactive floor planner,  Lead Capture, Brand Pages, and more. Get the whole run-down in the blog.

AI-based face recognition

New Feature

Find yourself in seconds! Our gallery uses smart photo sorting to show you all your pics from an event.

AI networking

New Feature

Ditch endless small talk. Our AI matches you with the right people from the start for results-driven conversations.

Gamify your events

New Feature

Allow participants to earn points for completing challenges designed to boost interaction.

Embeddable widgets

New Feature

Place widgets on your event website to boost sales. Allow attendees to secure their spot directly without leaving the page they're on.

Session registration for premium content

New Feature

Offer in-depth sessions or cater to niche audiences with premium, purchasable sessions.

Curate your guest list

New Feature

Review and approve attendees registrations before they're confirmed, ensuring greater control over your event experience.

Automated workflows and low-code customization

New Feature

Tailor Backstage to your needs with easy-to-build custom functions. Ditch repetitive tasks with triggers and actions that run on autopilot.

Introducing 'Spaces'

New Feature

Group events into chapters, regions, themes, or custom categories for better management.

Advanced analytics

Updates

Get a clear picture of how attendees experienced your event through detailed statistics and trend charts for every event activity.

Accessibility and assistive features

Attendees can adjust contrast, text and cursor size, colors and more on the website for a comfortable viewing experience.

 

And there's so much more. Read about all the new features you're going to love, this blog covers it all.

Feb

Embeddable ticketing widgets

Updates

Sell event tickets directly on your website hassle-free. Just copy and paste a code snippet onto your site, and you're good to go.

Categorising automated emails

Updates

Automated emails are now grouped based on scenarios, email types, and roles. Additionally, we've introduced a filter for added convenience, making it easier to locate emails. 

Agenda customization

We heard you! Now you can customize the look of your agenda page on your microsite. Tweak the session, speaker, and navigation layouts to match your style. Show or hide elements like session description, session duration, event hall, etc. Want to choose between a panel view or pop-up info? It's all under your control!

Jan

Changes to primary contact emails in Zoho Backstage

Updates

Keeping in line with Google's security update, Gmail addresses in Zoho Backstage's primary contacts will change to 'noreply@zohobackstage.com' starting Feb 1, 2024. Update your primary contact with an authenticated corporate domain.

Enhanced tracking for offline payments

Updates

Track offline payments in detail. You can record the payment mode and status, plus add notes for any specifics. This is especially helpful for unique cases.

2023

Dec

Double down on data security

Updates

Phase 2 of HIPAA compliance lets you control who accesses encrypted health data, ensuring the highest standards of information protection.

Ticketing flexibility

Updates

Collect specific attendee information based on ticket classes, tailoring registration to your event needs.

Smarter attendee management

Updates

Restrict duplicate registrations at event or ticket class level, streamlining guest lists and minimizing errors.

Personalized exhibitor outreach

Updates

Target emails and reminders to specific exhibitor roles, optimizing communication and engagement.

Boost your SEO

Updates

Leverage search engine optimization tools to attract more traffic, enhance performance, and maximize event visibility within your portal.

Nov

Protect patient data with confidence

New Feature

HIPAA compliance arrives in Zoho Backstage. Secure health data with encryption, password-protected exports, controlled access, and detailed audit trails.

Track order details with payment gateway insights

Updates

Track ticket purchases by viewing payment gateways and transaction IDs on summaries and attendee details.

Empower exhibitors: Control meeting bookings for your booth

Updates

Exhibitors can now take control of their booth buzz! Set meeting availability and maximize attendee engagement.

Simplify the journey: Create a global footer for your microsite

Updates

Make navigation easier, give visitors constant access to essential links and information on every event page with a global microsite footer.

Oct

Fine-tune your forms

Updates

Edit user responses, find data faster with advanced filters, and collect crucial consent with "Purpose of collection." This update elevates form flexibility and data management.

Streamline attendance and badges

Updates

Import attendees with ticket prices, manage canceled/refunded tickets offline, and send downloadable badges in emails. This simplifies ticketing and registration workflows.

Boost engagement and support

Updates

Export session feedback, send timely mobile meeting notifications, and screen record support interactions for quicker resolution. This fosters active feedback and efficient support.

Sep

Control audience visibility with participant count

Updates

Give presenters more control over attendee interaction by setting participant count visibility for sessions (including speakers).

Go global with multi-currency sponsorships

Updates

Cater to international sponsors with the newly added MAD currency option for sponsor categories. More flexibility, more happy sponsors!

One-click event access: Seamless join from emails

Features

Send emails with buttons that launch attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors straight into your running OnAir event.

Aug

Teamwork made easy

Updates

Zoho Directory integration lets you seamlessly add, update, and remove event team members. Say goodbye to manual entry headaches!

Smarter forms

Updates

Pre-fill info and add CAPTCHA to forms like registration and sponsor proposals. Save time, reduce errors, and gather targeted data.

Organize your event microsite with sub navigation bars

Updates

This new feature lets you group related pages within your event microsite, creating a more organized and user-friendly navigation experience for attendees.

Jul

Streamlined promo code Redemption

Updates

Now, when you invite guests to your event with a promo code, they can simply click on the link provided in the email to apply the code automatically to their ticket during registration, saving them the need to enter it manually. This enhances the user experience and simplifies the registration process.

Improved data collection

Updates

Enhance your data collection efforts by defining the minimum character length required for text area fields. This feature allows you to set up specific data requirements, ensuring more accurate and valuable information from event participants.

Customized email personalization

Updates

Send customized emails by adding relevant placeholders in purchaser and attendee emails. This feature allows for a personalized touch in your communication with attendees, making your event emails more engaging and relevant.

Jun

Export bookmarked participant list

Updates

You can export the list of participants who have bookmarked any particular session and gain valuable data easily.

Canada's ticket tax rates: Dynamic adjustments

Updates

In Canada, you have the power to tweak ticket tax rates even after the event kicks off. When setting up a new tax rate, rest assured that it will be seamlessly applied to new orders. Meanwhile, existing orders will continue to have the previous tax rate in place.

Enhanced form management

Updates

Users who are signed in to the microsite can now view and edit their form responses after submission. We've added more options, including form status and expiry dates, response limits, and view/edit access to give you the power to fine-tune every aspect of your forms.

Top banner notification

Updates

Customize your event microsite by selecting the perfect notification banner to display at the top of the site.

May

Control how your attendees access your event

Updates

Easily manage visitors sign-in process using our Ticket ID and Visitor sign-in options. Now you have full control over how your attendees access your event.

Set up offline payments independently

Updates

You now have the ability to set up offline payments independently, without the need to establish online payments first.

Manage poll and question display for in-person events

Updates

Efficiently run the presentation of polls and questions on attendee devices during in-person events. When you post or close a poll or question, it will automatically synchronize with the attendees' devices.

Easily display your created forms on separate pages

Updates

You have the ability to showcase any custom form you create on its own dedicated page. You can generate a URL for recipients to conveniently access the form on a standalone page.

Apr

Introducing: New and improved email designer

New Feature

We revamped the UI, updated the email designer, and included tons of customization options so you can highlight your brand, send personalized emails, segment your audience, and more.

Learn more

Revamp your microsite's top banner: dynamic sliders with carousel and more!

New Feature

Use dynamic sliders to enhance the top banner for all pages in your micro-site. With options like a carousel and more, you can create a top banner that captures attention.

Mar

Mark ticket classes as sold out, even with available tickets!

Updates

You now have a new option to mark a ticket class as sold out, even if tickets are still available. Take control of your ticketing process and create a sense of urgency for your event!

Stripe now integrated as a supported payment gateway for India

Updates

Stripe, a leading payment gateway, has been added to our suite of supported payment options specifically for businesses in India.

Clear breakdown of tax and net sale amounts

Updates

You can now view tax and net sale amounts separately. This enhanced display in the sales summary tab offers a clearer breakdown of your revenue, allowing for better analysis of the impact of taxes on your sales performance.

Feb

Custom forms for streamlined data collection

Updates

Collect detailed information from event participants your way with customizable forms. Now you can design your very own form, set properties for all the fields on the form as per your need, and place it anywhere on the microsite using custom sections.

Personalize redemption levels for exclusive promo codes

Updates

Customize redemption levels for invited guests using exclusive promo codes for ticket purchases. You can set unique redemption details, track individual redemption amounts, and establish maximum limits for each guest. Export the promo code list to download all the redemption information you need.

Expanded page visibility: Now for speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors!

Updates

We've expanded page visibility options beyond attendees to include speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. Now, you can enjoy fine-tuned control over which categories you grant page access to and tailor the experience for different participant groups!

All visitors can now bookmark sessions

Updates

Now, signed-in visitors can easily bookmark their favorite sessions on the agenda page and keep track of their must-attend events. Previously, this handy feature was exclusively reserved for ticket holders.

Jan

Personalize registration forms for different ticket classes

Updates

Create separate ticket registration forms for different ticket classes. Customize the forms by adding custom fields, making them visible exclusively for selected ticket classes.

Send imported attendees a welcome email with their ticket

Updates

You can now choose to send imported attendees a welcome email and a PDF ticket straight to their inbox before your event. Set up this feature before importing your attendees into Backstage.

Track attendee session time with Backstage OnAir

Updates

A new way to get a little insight into attendee engagement! Easily track the time spent by each attendee in a Backstage OnAir session, providing you with essential insights into their level of engagement.

2022

Dec

Automate event reminders for attendees

Updates

Keep attendees engaged and well-prepared with timely notifications. Schedule reminder emails to notify participants about upcoming activities and important event information.

Introducing: Enhanced event gallery management with bulk download option

New Feature

All gallery images can now be viewed and organized in the Event Gallery tab within the Content Library in Backstage. Additionally, you can save the entire gallery with the bulk download option for quick and convenient access.

Nov

Ebadge setup made easy

Updates

Send digital event badges directly to ticket holders via email attachments. With this, you can download, print, or convert ebadges to physical badges with ease.

Oct

Let attendees set their networking preferences

Updates

Some people like networking at events, some don’t. Now, you can allow attendees to choose if they’d like to be listed in the Attendees directory and get chats and meeting requests from others or not.

Sep

Daily check-in for multi-day events

New Feature

When you host a multi-day event, gauging attendee traffic for each day can get tricky. That’s why we added an option to check in (and check out) attendees on each day of the event.

Aug

Accessibility features in Backstage OnAir

New Feature

Backstage OnAir has been updated to include features including a reading guide, big cursor, and display customizations so your virtual event is more accessible for attendees.

Introducing: Onsite expo management

New Feature

You can now host your in-person trade shows with Zoho Backstage. Upload a floor plan, add booth measurements, and support your exhibitors with tools to collect leads, measure their ROI, and more.

Jul

Image upload field for custom forms

Updates

Need photo information from event participants? Collect them by adding the upload file form field when customizing your forms.

Registration forms—tailored to each ticket type

Updates

Now, you can create custom registration forms for each ticket type. That way, you can get to know your attendees better and personalize their experience without them being bogged down with irrelevant questions when they register for your event.

Jun

Footer customizations for the event website

New Feature

Website footers play a huge role in user experience, from nudging them towards their next action to giving them all the important information at one go. You can now add custom text, links to other pages, and even images to your website’s footer. 

Virtual networking just got better

Updates

Manage your time at the event more efficiently by mentioning when you’ll be free to meet with other attendees. We’ve also added an option to re-schedule meetings or cancel them altogether if your plans change. 

May

New: A common library for your event’s files

New Feature

You can now add all your logos, images, videos, and files to a common folder in your portal and access them for all your events. Convenient, right?

Email attendees their badges

Updates

Send attendees a copy of their badge as a PDF attachment so they can review it for accuracy before you print it. 

Apr

1:1 meetings: A brand-new way to network at virtual events

New Feature

Serendipitous conversations are the hallmark of in-person events. With our new 1:1 meeting option, this is now possible at virtual events too. Allow your attendees to schedule meetings with other attendees and network easily with like-minded people.

Virtual expos—now at hybrid events

Updates

Open up a virtual trade show at your next hybrid event and give your attendees one more reason to come online. Plus, this can be an added benefit for your sponsors. 

Mar

New chat options for virtual events

Updates

Attendees can now connect with each other using one-on-one chat during virtual sessions. Plus, we’ve also introduced a panelists-only chat feature that you can use to manage sessions and share privileged information with your speakers and panelists.

More website customizations, better attendee conversions

Updates

Border and color options for your website buttons, alignment options for the Hero section, and size modifications of media elements—these are just a few of updates we made so your event website is all the more attractive to your audience.

Feb

It’s here: The Zoom Meetings integration

Integrations

You can now integrate Backstage with (and webcast virtual sessions) using either a Zoom Webinar or a Zoom Meetings account. The latter can help give your virtual event a more casual and interactive feel and works especially well for breakout sessions and networking events. 

All-new enhancements to Backstage OnAir

Updates

We’ve added a bunch of new customization options to the virtual space—sessions, networking tables, and exhibitor meeting rooms—like adding logos, custom backgrounds, and more. 

Iframe audio/video embeds—now available in Backstage OnAir

New Feature

Going live on a streaming service like YouTube, LinkedIn, or Twitch? Maybe you’d like to use a different media player for your sessions. Embed iframe elements of third-party streaming solutions to Backstage OnAir and webcast those streams to your audience in Backstage OnAir. 

Jan

Decide who can buy a ticket to your event

New Feature

We’ve added another layer of safety to the event registration process. Instead of letting attendees directly purchase a ticket, you now require them to submit requests that you can then reject or approve. Only approved attendees can purchase a ticket. That way, your event is all the more private and secure.

Introducing rehearsals in virtual booths

New Feature

With the all-new rehearsal mode for booths, you can give your exhibitors a better onboarding experience. Let them explore the virtual meeting tools and familiarize themselves with the platform beforehand so they’re more confident during the event. 

2021

Dec

Introducing: Virtual exhibitor management in Zoho Backstage

New Feature

With Expo OnAir, you get an end-to-end solution that helps you both manage your virtual exhibitors and also provide them with the tools they need to connect with your audience and generate leads. 

Learn more

Nov

Notify speakers to join OnAir sessions

Updates

For virtual events, timing is everything. When hosting your event with Backstage OnAir, you can now send speakers a reminder to join the session. Convenient, right?

Oct

Centralize your attendee database

New Feature

To help you get a deeper understanding of attendee behavior and trends, we consolidated attendee data across all your events into one dashboard. Now, you can see who the repeat attendees are, where most of your attendees are from, and more in one dashboard.

Add separate primary contacts for each event

Updates

While previously you could only add one primary contact for your entire portal, now you can add individual primary contacts for each event. 

Sep

Introducing cookie policies for event websites

New Feature

Build trust by displaying a cookie banner on your event’s website that explains what cookies you use. While primarily all event websites will use basic cookies to track user preferences, non-functional cookies will also be enabled when you integrate with Zoho SalesIQ to analyze your website’s metrics. 

More sections, better website customization

Updates

We bring you two more custom sections: Media with text list, to add media along with your lists, and Number counter, an animated section that can be used to show off key stats or business results.

Set specific registration paths for hybrid events

Updates

Hosting a hybrid event? Personalize the event ticketing experience for your audience by creating individual ticket types for your online and onsite attendees. 

Aug

All-new privacy settings for events in Zoho Backstage

New Feature

Zoho Backstage now allows a range of privacy levels for your events. You can now allow only people with specific domain names to attend your event or block people with some email domains from attending. 

Foster attendee connections with networking tables

New Feature

With networking rooms, you can give your attendees a virtual forum to break the ice and connect with like-minded people. The rooms can be private or public and come with a variety of interaction tools like polls, screen-sharing, and more.   

Zoho Backstage is on the Constellation ShortList™

Updates

We’re thrilled to have Zoho Backstage on the Constellation ShortList™ in the Event Marketing and Management Software category for a second time this year. 

Read more

Jul

Go hybrid with Zoho Backstage

New Feature

Zoho Backstage now allows event organizers to conduct hybrid events and give their attendees the freedom to attend either online or onsite. Whether streaming at-venue sessions to virtual attendees, connecting online speakers with an onsite audience, or creating networking rooms to connect onsite and online attendees, our hybrid events solution has everything you'll need to create a fantastic attendee experience.

More on hybrid events

Improvements to the Zoom integration

IntegrationsUpdates

When you use Zoom Webinars as the webcasting software for your virtual event, attendees will be able to attend sessions right from Backstage instead of being redirected to the Zoom app. 

Introducing conditional sub-fields in custom forms

Updates

Now, you can use conditional sub-fields for fields like drop-downs, radio buttons, and multiple checkboxes. This makes your forms more user-friendly because your guests will only have to answer the questions that are relevant to them.

 

Jun

Improvements to our data deletion policy

Updates

To focus on delivering the best user experience possible and keep up with data deletion protocols, we’ve decided to delete portals in the Free plan that have been inactive for more than 120 days. We’ll send you three reminders via email before starting the portal deletion process.

Introducing anonymous questions in Backstage OnAir

Updates

Many times, questions go unasked because people are shy to speak up. With this update, we’ve made it so you can allow your attendees to ask their questions anonymously during sessions.

May

Include more people in session rehearsals

Updates

Previously, only team members and speakers could join rehearsal sessions. With this update, you can include twenty more people—sponsors, clients, volunteers—as test participants and allow them to attend your rehearsals.

Adding handouts to sessions—now on Backstage OnAir

New Feature

Guides, videos, presentations, or brochures—use handouts to increase engagement at virtual sessions hosted with Backstage OnAir. Upload them to your sessions and your attendees will be able to download and view them during the session. 

Apr

A new and improved mobile app for event organizers

Updates

We’ve updated the Zoho Backstage for Organizers app with an improved user interface, a better dashboard, new features, and numerous performance enhancements to improve speed and stability.  

Mar

Deeper customization options for your event website

Updates

We just made it easier for you to design a website that’s consistent with your brand. You can now set colors, gradients, and overlays for all sections in your event website. There have also been a bunch of updates to the rich text editor like custom line height and letter spacing to name a few.

Feb

Introducing the Zoho WorkDrive integration: File sharing made easy

IntegrationsNew Feature

Managing your sessions' materials just got simpler. Connect with your Zoho WorkDrive account and import your videos and presentations into your content library in Zoho Backstage before assigning them to individual sessions.

Join virtual sessions wherever you are

Updates

Just like on desktop, attendees can now participate in virtual sessions hosted with Backstage OnAir using our mobile event app, Zoho Backstage for Attendees. 

Host rehearsal sessions on Zoho Backstage

New Feature

Give speakers the option to run practice sessions so they are comfortable using Backstage during the event. Also, this is completely secure. Only event organizers and speakers will be able to join rehearsals.  

Jan

Backstage OnAir gets a complete makeover

Updates

Our newest Backstage OnAir updates bring interaction to the forefront, making it even easier to host engaging virtual experiences. Latest features include video conferencing for up to 10 members, emoji reactions, pinning a speaker, session materials, and more.

Scale your events with Zoom + Zoho Backstage

IntegrationsNew Feature

You asked, we listened. Backstage now integrates with Zoom Webinar. Amplify your event’s reach and broadcast virtual sessions to an audience of up to 10,000. 

2020

Dec

Introducing offline payment methods in Zoho Backstage

New Feature

For attendees who’d like to pay for their tickets the old-fashioned way—you can now provide them with offline payment options like cash, check, and bank transfers. You either issue their tickets at the time of registration or after their payment is confirmed. Convenient, right?

Streamline session management with hosts

New Feature

With session hosts, event organizers can set hosts and co-hosts for each track (online events) and each hall (onsite events). Only these authorized people will be able to manage sessions, helping you keep team responsibilities clear and avoid confusion during the event.

Nov

Edit text better using the rich text editor

Updates

Apply various styles and formatting to your text with the rich text editor in Backstage. With this tool you can edit most text like the descriptions for an event, speakers, sessions, ticket classes, sponsors, profiles, and more.

 

Host interactive virtual experiences using Zoho Meeting

Integrations

Transform your webinars into engaging virtual experiences by integrating Backstage with Zoho Meeting. Present virtual sessions, interact with your audience, and keep them glued to their screens. 

Sep

Set page visibility for different attendee segments

Updates

Control who can view your page by setting up page visibility criteria. For instance, you can set up the visibility of the gallery or discussion channels by enabling them only for people who have purchased tickets from a particular ticket class.

In addition, you can now customize the button shape based on the event website theme. 

Create completely exclusive promo codes

Updates

Promo codes can drive registrations and so can exclusivity. That's why we've created an option for you to create a guest list for a particular promo code. With this option, promo codes will only be visible for the members who've been added to the list.  

Aug

Handle event cancellations better

Updates

Canceling an event is a difficult decision to make as it is. That's why to handle it better, we've automated some of the important things you'd want to do when you cancel your event such as notifying your attendees, updating the microsite, and handling refunds. 

Zoho Backstage makes it to Constellation ShortList™

Updates

Constellation is a technology research and advisory firm based out of silicon valley. Zoho Backstage gets selected for Constellation ShortList™ under Event Marketing and Management Software category.   

Jul

Introducing activity logs to track activities in the app

New Feature

When you have too many members on your team using the Backstage app from various devices, it's important to be mindful of your data security. That's why we've introduced activity logs to provide more visibility of actions taken by your team members on the platform. Learn more.

Introducing Backstage OnAir to run your online events

New Feature

Create events that can be hosted virtually with Backstage OnAir and help your attendees stay engaged throughout the event.

Zoho Backstage turns 3!

Updates

Jun

Customize roles and permissions for members in your even

New Feature

Every event is different, and we believe the member roles will be too. That's why we've given event organizers the ability to decide what roles and permissions their event should have.

Enhanced data privacy and control for your attendees

New Feature

Managing data privacy is important and difficult, especially in the event industry where data comes from a variety of sources. Zoho Backstage understands this and provides you with options to let your attendees manage their privacy by requesting consent from them in order to send them promotional emails, request access to information, and to delete personal data. Learn more.

May

Get all the feedback you want post-session

Updates

Session ratings alone cannot give you intricate details about how attendees felt about speakers and their sessions. Now you can ask in detail which part of the session your attendees like, how your speakers fared, any new topics you should be covering in the future, and more. Create your own post-session feedback form and customize it with all the questions you want. 

Apr

Customize the customer query form and manage responses

Updates

Customize the Get in touch form based on the information you need from your customers. Respond to the incoming queries and set their status to keep track of them. Learn more.

Mar

Design your badges using custom fields

Updates

Customize your badges by adding fields that are necessary for your event. Choose the fields from the form collected during registration.

Restrict the number of promo code redemptions for ticket orders

Updates

Organizers can choose to restrict the promo code either on a per-ticket basis or to a particular number of tickets for an order.

Move your events to an online destination

Updates

Convert your existing events online and add a virtual meeting/conference link.

Feb

Filter and download attendee list

Updates

Don't worry about downloading the entire attendee list and sorting them. You can now download attendees who showed up at the event and the ones who did not.

Export sponsor list

Updates

Organizers can now download the approved list of sponsors.

Jan

Style your speaker profile

Updates

Change the layouts and styles for your speaker profile so they look distinct and visible.

BadgeUp your attendees

Updates

Design customized badges for your attendees. Choose your favorite design from the template list.

Customize cancellation policies as you need

Updates

Set the number of days to cancel an order as per your business needs and customize your cancellation policy.

2019

Dec

Customize every section in your website

Updates

Design beautiful websites by uploading custom images to each section of your website.

Create invite-only shows with access codes

New Feature

Set up your private show with a ticket class hidden and accessible only to the people with the code.

Nov

Host live chats with your visitors using SalesIQ

Integrations

Cater to your wandering visitors using live chat. Track visitors who come to your website and understand them better with SalesIQ. 

Track your affiliate marketing efforts

New Feature

Aknowledge the efforts taken by your partners and affiliate marketers in getting registrations through their promotions by including a tracking code in the link they share. 

Oct

Get your event apps for mobile devices ready quicker 

New Feature

Request for a customized mobile app and get set in a couple of days. 

Customize your registration forms

Updates

Collect attendee or sponsor information as you need during registration by adding fields that are important to you. 

Bring more order to sessions

New Feature

Run sessions in a more organized manner. With this update, your sessions are lined up automatically in the order you set. 

Aug

Include offline registrations in your attendee list

Updates

Keep all your event registrations in one place. Save registrations that happened over a call or in-person on-site. Add them manually to your ticket orders. 

Jul

Analyze your website traffic with Zoho PageSense

Integrations

Know where your website traffic is coming from. Get insights about the most viewed pages, speakers, and sessions to understand your audience better. 

0% commission ticketing opens up for Australia

Updates

Zoho Backstage ticketing with 0% commission on paid tickets opens up for the Australian region. 

Set up free registrations across all paid plans

Updates

Conduct events with free tickets in any plan you choose. 

Jun

Zoho Backstage ticketing with 0% commission for Canada, India, and 13 other regions

Updates

Zoho Backstage opens up ticketing support for Canada, India, Australia, and other regions such as the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Mexico. Learn more.

Add your Medium and Telegram profiles

Updates

Give people more options to connect with you. You can now link your Medium and Telegram profile to the event page. 

May

Add and approve sponsor requests

Updates

Raise requests on behalf of the sponsoring organization. Approve or reject sponsorship requests based on the brand relevance and feature them on your website. 

Set promo codes for selective ticket types

Updates

Boost sales of a particular ticket type by enabling promotional offers for them. 

Zoho Backstage ticketing with 0% commission for UK

Updates

Zoho Backstage comes up with commission-free ticketing for the UK. 

More layouts for your website sections

Updates

Organize your content in a row or column, insert images, or set up a carousel slider. Do more to present your content better. 

Apr

More pictures, more followers — add your Instagram profile

Updates

Add your Instagram profile so your website visitors can follow you. Don't forget to add classy images from your event that you don't want them to miss!

Convert more leads from your event with Zoho CRM integration

IntegrationsUpdates

Create campaigns in CRM to export attendee data from your event so you can follow up and nurture leads. 

Native support for nine languages

Updates

Want Zoho Backstage to work in a language of your choice? Choose from nine supported source languages, including Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa, and Tagalog. 

Mar

Set a primary contact for every event in your portal

Updates

Choose a primary contact for every event you create to avoid hassle and confusion.

Map your domain to your events portal

New Feature

Maintain brand consistency by adding all your events to your website domain.

Add Terms and Conditions to your event

Updates

Set clauses that an attendee should agree to in order to join your event. 

Embed the HTML calendar widget

Updates

Embed a calendar view of all your events in your websites/webpages.

Standardize promo code across enterprise

Updates

Want to use standard promo codes across all your events? Reuse codes intented for a specific purpose and boost your ticket sales. 

Feb

Reuse and save time by cloning events

New Feature

Creating an event website using Backstage is intuitive and quick. But what's quicker is cloning them to reuse for similar events so you can keep all the event properties and design intact. 

Jan

Set up your own integrations with Zoho Flow

IntegrationsUpdates

Create workflows and set up integrations with any app from Zoho Backstage to receive or push data using Zoho Flow.  

List your events in your events brand page.

Updates

Your events brand page is where your attendees can find other events you're hosting. List your events and keep your attendees coming. 

2018

Dec

Zoho Backstage ticketing with 0% commission (introductory offer) - For US.

New Feature

Set up tickets for your event using Zoho Backstage's native ticketing system with zero percent commission charged. 

Mobile app for organizers — managing events gets handy

New Feature

Keep track of your event with the Backstage mobile app for event organizers. Put out announcements, check-in attendees, run sessions, and more.

Customize what you share on social media

Updates

Promote your events better. Get a creative space to customize the images you want to publish on social media to promote your events. 

Nov

Approve portal invites

Updates

Let people "approve" or "deny" an invite to join your organizing team.

Create your own profile

Updates

Event organizers and speakers can now be in control of what's being edited and updated in their own profile. 

Check-in to engage during sessions

Updates

Organizers can now choose who can join the sessions by letting only checked-in members participate in questions and polls. This gives them more control to moderate their session and audience.

Single point of contact for attendees

Updates

Bring more accountability and less confusion for your attendees by choosing a single point of contact from your list of organizers. 

Push notifications for instant event updates

New Feature

Keep your attendees updated about changes in schedule, venue, agenda, or anything that's happening during the event. 

Oct

Import/export attendee data

Updates

Know who's attending your event. Import an already existing list of your attendee data or export it from the Zoho Backstage system. 

Automate your email marketing efforts

New Feature

Set up emails to be sent to your registrants or attendees at various points of your event. Use existing templates, edit them, or create one of your own. 

Organize your speakers list

Updates

Attract more eyes to your event by displaying your speakers list based on their order of importance. 

Add custom pages to your site

New Feature

Add FAQs, testimonies, or anything that isn't part of your default template. You can also add custom pages and choose an appropriate URL as needed. 

Discuss right from your mobile app

New Feature

Get your event discussions going from wherever you are. Create and participate in public or private channels right from the Zoho Backstage app on your mobile device. 

Aug

Set up event registration with multiple Eventbrite accounts

New Feature

Get all your attendees and registration data in one place. You can now integrate Backstage with multiple Eventbrite accounts.

Markdown support lets you get creative with your event site

Updates

Editing section bodies on your event site allows you to get creative by adding lists, links, images, and more. 

Jul

Mobile app for attendees — give your audience a personal event assistant

New Feature

Give your attendees a complete event experience with this mobile app. Let them personalize their agenda, view speakers, click and upload event images, and check-in, all right at their finger tips. 

Introducing Zoho Backstage

New Feature

Event management involves a lot of activities, including setting up the agenda and venue, soliciting speakers and sponsors, letting the attendees know about the event, and more. That is why we are happy to introduce Zoho Backstage, an online event management platform for event organizers, individual planners, and agencies to market, organize, and analyze large-scale meetings, events, and conferences. Learn more.