Fishnet NewMedia
eCalendar FAQs

Will I have to install special software on my computer so that I can use the Administrator utility of AHOY.COM solutions?

No. All AHOY.COM solutions are built on Web technology so all you need is a Web browser - either Internet Explorer (5.5 or greater) or Netscape 7.0 (or greater) are recommended.

back to top

How do I change the main calendar to display a new month?

On the first day of each month the main calendar page updates to display the new month's events.

back to top

Can I designate a person to only events relevant to that person or company?

Yes. Each event within the Calendar Database has a designated Event Maintainer who can modify the event record. The eCalendar Administrator can maintain all events in the database.

back to top

Will visitors to my Web site be able to search for a specific event that is on my calendar?

Yes. Our eCalendar solution includes a helpful search feature. All words within the events on your calendar are indexed and searchable. Search results can be narrowed by specifying a category and by month/year.

back to top

Can I use HTML within the event profile?

Yes. Properly formatted HTML can be used within the Event Description.

back to top

When visitors register for an event they enter information into a form. Where is all that information sent?

When someone fills out a registration form their information is sent via email to the individual who was designated the contact for that event.

back to top

How is an event that spans several days displayed on the calendar?

The event is displayed on each day.

back to top

Will visitors to my Web site be able to tell the difference between the types of events on my calendar?

Yes, the event administrator can assign a unique color to each category he or she creates so that events displayed on the calendar are organized visually by category color.

back to top

Can I monitor events added to the database?

Yes. At the time of set-up (or at anytime thereafter) the calendar configuration can be set up to enable the Calendar Administrator to view events that are added or updated prior to publishing them on your Web site. This feature is useful for calendars with decentralized event maintenance.

back to top

Can a visitor to my Web site register for an event that is displayed on my calendar?

Yes. Turning on registration for an event is a simple as setting a field to 'yes' when the event is added to the database.

back to top

Can I add images to events?

Yes. An image can be added for each event by adding the image URL to the event profile page and uploading the image.

back to top

Can I preview an event before it is visible to Web site visitors?

Yes. An event can be previewed to allow the Administrator to check it out prior to turning it on so visitors can see it.

back to top

Can I set up and manage accounts for several individuals who will be adding event information to my eCalendar?

Yes.

back to top

Can I make the Calendar pages look like my other Web site pages?

Yes. The eCalendar Solution can be customized with the look and feel of your existing Web site pages.

back to top