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The Easiest Way to Create & Sell Tickets with a Seating Chart in WordPress!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Are you trying to create a visual seating chart for an upcoming event? Building a custom venue map or an interactive floor plan in WordPress can be a challenge. Live Event Seating Lite<\/strong> is the ultimate solution. It provides a powerful, intuitive, drag-and-drop builder to create a detailed seating plan and now includes FREE WooCommerce integration<\/strong> for selling tickets!<\/p>\n\n

Whether you are organizing a local concert, a church event, managing auditorium seating, mapping out stadiums, or handling table reservations for a gala or workshop, this seat booking system adapts perfectly to your venue.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udfa5 See It In Action (Video Tutorials)<\/h3>\n\n

Want to see how easy it is to build a venue and sell tickets? Check out our quick video tutorials:<\/p>\n\n

How to Create a Seating Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zT0iIeyFuac<\/p>\n\n

How to Connect Seats to WooCommerce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lmppxSxJzmA<\/p>\n\n

Advanced Venue Builder Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nX_SOW647-o<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udd93 Live Event Seating LITE (Free Version) - NEW FEATURES!<\/h3>\n\n

Now you can sell tickets directly from your seating chart with our built-in WooCommerce integration at NO extra cost!<\/p>\n\n

Free Features Include:<\/strong>\n* Visual Drag & Drop Builder:<\/strong> Create your seating chart right inside the WordPress admin area.\n* Multiple Elements:<\/strong> Add circular tables, rectangular tables, seat rows, stages, images, and freeform polygon shapes.\n* WooCommerce Ticket Sales (NEW):<\/strong> Link variable price products to events to accept payments easily.\n* Interactive Seat Selection:<\/strong> Customers can click seats and see real-time pricing based on your product variations.\n* Shopping Cart Integration:<\/strong> Add selected seats to the WooCommerce cart and proceed directly to checkout.\n* Detailed Cart Display:<\/strong> Shows specific seat information (table\/seat number), event details, and pricing in the cart and checkout.\n* 5-Minute Seat Locking:<\/strong> Seats are automatically locked for 5 minutes when added to the cart; changing to an orange \"reserved\" color to indicate they're temporarily held. If the order is not completed, the seat is automatically released.\n* Order Information Tracking:<\/strong> Comprehensive seat and event details (date, time, place) are automatically added to WooCommerce orders and displayed in admin order details, thank you pages, and email confirmations.\n* Prevent Double-Bookings:<\/strong> Booked seats are marked as unavailable (gray color) to prevent overlapping sales.\n* Multi-Level Pricing:<\/strong> Support for variable products with multiple price tiers (e.g., VIP, Standard, Economy).\n* Intuitive Controls:<\/strong> Easily move, duplicate, and delete elements with smart snapping guides.\n* Responsive Display:<\/strong> Use a simple shortcode [lesl_seating_plan id=\"YOUR_EVENT_ID\"]<\/code> to display your chart on any page or post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Want Even More? Upgrade to Premium!<\/h3>\n\n

Our Premium versions include advanced features like QR code ticket scanning, complex multi-section venues, General Admission areas, and more!<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 View Premium Plans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Which Version is Right For You?<\/h3>\n\n

1. LITE VERSION (Free) - NEW!<\/strong>\nBest for: Selling tickets with basic seating arrangements.\n* Drag-and-drop visual builder\n* WooCommerce ticket sales (NEW!)\n* Seat selection and booking (NEW!)\n* Display via shortcode<\/p>\n\n

2. STARTER VERSION<\/strong>\nBest for: A single venue or personal website (1 Website<\/strong>).\n* 0% Ticket Fees:<\/strong> Keep 100% of your profits without paying third-party platform fees.\n* Tiered Pricing:<\/strong> Charge different prices for VIP vs. Standard seats.\n* Whole Table Booking:<\/strong> Allow corporate sponsors to buy a whole table with one click.\n* Real-time Seat Summary:<\/strong> Live cart updating to prevent double-bookings.\n* Advanced Builder Tools:<\/strong> Includes full Undo\/Redo (Ctrl+Z), 360\u00b0 rotation tools, curved seat rows, block\/kill individual seats, and advanced alphabetic seat numbering.\n* Pan & Zoom:<\/strong> Users can easily pan and zoom the displayed seating chart on any mobile device or desktop.<\/p>\n\n

3. BASIC VERSION<\/strong>\nBest for: Freelancers & agencies getting started (5 Websites<\/strong>).\n* Includes all features from the Starter Version<\/strong>, expanded for use on up to 5 websites!<\/p>\n\n

4. PRO VERSION<\/strong>\nBest for: Power users, client work, and complex venues (Unlimited Websites<\/strong>).\n* Everything in Starter & Basic, plus:<\/strong>\n* QR Code Ticket Scanner:<\/strong> Scan tickets at the door using any smartphone camera for fast check-ins.\n* Sections Mode:<\/strong> Build complex venues with multiple sections (Balconies, Orchestra pits, etc.).\n* General Admission (GA) Areas:<\/strong> Sell standing-room or unreserved area tickets.\n* Booking Manager:<\/strong> Centralized dashboard to view and manage all attendees.\n* Import\/Export Layouts (JSON):<\/strong> Save your venue as a template for future events.\n* Calendar Integration:<\/strong> Native, seamless integration with The Events Calendar and Events Manager plugins.\n* Countdown Timer:<\/strong> Seat lock timer displays directly in the cart and checkout page.\n* Advanced Ticket Templates:<\/strong> Advance Ticket Customizer using a drag-and-drop builder.\n* Premium Support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udfc6 Feature Comparison: Lite vs Premium<\/h3>\n\n

Wondering which version is right for you? Here is a quick breakdown:\n\ud83d\udc49 Compare All Premium Features Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Upload the live-event-seating-lite<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
  3. Go to Seating Charts > Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. Use the \"Seating Plan Builder\" to create your chart.<\/li>\n
  5. Copy the shortcode from the \"Event Seating Settings\" box.<\/li>\n
  6. Paste the shortcode into any page or post to display your seating chart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    How do I create a seating chart in WordPress?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    You can easily create a custom seating chart using our visual drag-and-drop builder. Simply go to Seating Charts > Add New, drag tables, rows, or sections onto your canvas, and publish your venue map via shortcode on any page.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I sell tickets and accept payments with the free Lite version?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes! We recently added built-in WooCommerce integration to the free version. Your customers can select their seats from your chart, add them to their cart, and securely check out using your WooCommerce payment gateways.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does this plugin take a percentage of my ticket sales?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Absolutely not! Unlike third-party platforms like Eventbrite or Ticketmaster, we charge 0% per-ticket commission. With the free version or our Premium flat-fee licenses, you keep 100% of your ticket revenue.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Do I need WooCommerce installed?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, to sell tickets you must have the free WooCommerce plugin installed. Our plugin acts as a bridge, mapping your visual seating plan to WooCommerce products for a secure checkout experience.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    How do I scan tickets at the door?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    The Pro version includes a built-in QR Code generation and scanning system. Every customer gets a unique QR code on their ticket. Your staff can use any smartphone camera logged into your WordPress admin to scan the ticket and check them in instantly!<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does this work with The Events Calendar?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes! The Pro version features native, seamless integration with The Events Calendar and Events Manager, allowing you to attach seating charts directly to your existing calendar events.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>","raw_excerpt":"Create interactive seating charts, floor plans & venue maps. Sell tickets easily with our free WooCommerce visual seat booking system!","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/262604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=262604"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/macmonir"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=262604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=262604"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=262604"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=262604"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=262604"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kal.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=262604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}