MEC Advanced Importer Addon GPL v1.3.6 – Modern Events Calendar

MEC Advanced Importer Addon GPL Overview

The MEC Advanced Importer addon for Modern Events Calendar (MEC) is a powerful tool that allows you to easily import events from various external platforms like Facebook, Google, Meetup, Eventbrite, and more. This addon streamlines the process of importing events into your WordPress site, making it easier for event organizers to manage and display events from multiple sources in one place.

Key Features of MEC Advanced Importer Addon:

1. Multiple Accounts:
   • Connect multiple accounts for each supported platform, allowing you to import events from various accounts on platforms like Facebook, Google, Meetup, and Eventbrite.
2. Planned Import:
   • Schedule imports on a regular basis to keep your events up-to-date. You can plan when and how often events should be imported, ensuring your calendar is always current.
3. Set Import Status:
   • Choose the type of events you want to import, allowing you to filter and import specific events based on your needs (e.g., public events, private events).
4. Category Setting for Import:
   • Assign imported events to specific categories in your MEC calendar, making it easier to organize and display events according to your chosen categories.
5. Set Start/End Date for Import:
   • Define a time span during which events can be imported. This feature helps ensure that only relevant events are imported within the desired timeframe.
6. Special Event Import Settings:
   • Select specific events to import based on custom criteria, allowing you to import only the events that meet your requirements.
7. Import from MEC:
   • Transfer events from one WordPress site with MEC installed to another. This feature is particularly useful for managing events across multiple websites.
8. Import from URL/File:
   • Import events from external sources using ICS (iCalendar) or CSV files. You can import event data directly from an external URL or file onto your WordPress site.
9. Third-Party Plugins:
   • The addon includes support for importing events from four third-party plugins, expanding your options for event imports and integrations.
10. History of Imports:
    • Keep track of all past imports with a detailed history. This allows you to review previous imports and ensure that events were imported correctly.
11. Display List of Importable Events:
    • View all events that are available for import, including their start and end times. This feature helps you easily identify events you want to add to your calendar.
12. Import Process Logs:
    • Monitor the import process with detailed logs that show the status of each import. This feature helps you track the progress and resolve any issues that may arise during the import.

Why Use MEC Advanced Importer Addon?

• Efficient Event Management: Importing events from multiple external platforms helps you manage events in one place without manually entering event details.
• Scheduled Imports: Automate the import process to ensure that your event calendar is always up-to-date without needing constant manual intervention.
• Customizable Import: Filter events by category, status, and timeframe to import only the events that are relevant to your calendar.
• Seamless Integration: Easily integrate with platforms like Facebook, Google, Meetup, and Eventbrite to bring in events from external sources.
• Time-Saving: Import events in bulk from external files or URLs, saving time and effort compared to manually adding each event.

Use Cases:

• Event Organizers: Import events from external platforms like Facebook or Meetup to consolidate all your events into one calendar.
• Event Aggregators: Use the addon to gather events from various sources and display them in your WordPress site.
• Multi-Site Management: Transfer events between multiple WordPress sites with MEC installed, making it easier to manage events across different domains.
• Automated Event Updates: Set up scheduled imports to automatically update your event calendar with new events at regular intervals.

The MEC Advanced Importer Addon is an essential tool for event organizers and website administrators who need to manage a large number of events from different platforms. With its ability to import events from multiple sources and automate the process, it makes event management easier and more efficient.