Host online events that people actually attend
A virtual event lives or dies on two things: whether people can find one clear page with the details, and whether they remember to show up. Espeya gives every online event a public page with RSVPs, automatic reminders, and a meeting link that’s only shown to confirmed guests.
How online events work on Espeya
- Mark the event as virtual — it’s listed as online, no venue needed, joinable from anywhere.
- Add your meeting link — Zoom, Google Meet, YouTube Live, anything with a URL. Espeya hosts the event page, not the call, so you keep whatever video tool you already use.
- The link stays hidden until someone RSVPs — only confirmed guests see it, which keeps your call private and your attendee list real.
- Reminders go out automatically — the single biggest lever for online attendance, where no-show rates run far above in-person events.
What online formats work
- Workshops and classes — teaching sessions, cohorts, and skill workshops. More on hosting online classes.
- Webinars and talks — one-to-many sessions with registration. Webinar registration pages.
- Community calls — recurring gatherings for groups spread across cities. Running a community group.
- Hybrid events — a physical room plus a stream; one page handles both audiences.
Why no-shows are worse online — and what fixes them
Joining from home means zero commitment cost, so online RSVPs flake more. What moves the number: reminders near start time, a calendar-friendly event page, and for paid sessions, even a small ticket price. The full no-show playbook.
Free forever for free events
Free online events cost nothing to host — unlimited guests, RSVPs, reminders included. Paid sessions carry a flat 5% platform fee, 0% on Espeya Plus. How ticketing works.
Frequently asked questions
Do guests need an Espeya account to join an online event?
Guests RSVP on your event page; once confirmed, the meeting link is shown to them. The video call itself runs on whatever tool you chose — Zoom, Meet, or anything else — under that tool’s own rules.
Which video tools work with Espeya?
Any tool with a shareable URL. Espeya stores the link and reveals it to confirmed guests — there’s no integration to configure and nothing to install.
Can I charge for an online event?
Yes — paid RSVPs work exactly like in-person tickets: flat 5% platform fee, 0% on Plus, and only paying guests see the meeting link.
What about guests in other timezones?
For a global audience, state the timezone plainly in the event title or description (“7 PM IST / 9:30 AM ET”) — the one-line habit that prevents most missed joins. Reminders near start time catch the rest.