Did you know that with one simple plugin you can boost local engagement, improve SEO, and develop a robust event calendar that transforms your website into a true destination? All without paying overtime or hiring more staff.

Yodel is revolutionizing how chambers of commerce, tourism offices, and nonprofits manage their events. The result? Time saved, accuracy ensured, and a boost in website traffic and engagement.

The Event Calendar Challenge

In today’s fast-paced world of community leadership, there’s a constant balancing act—managing programs, supporting members, promoting events, and keeping communication accurate.

One of the biggest headaches? Maintaining an event calendar that stays complete, relevant, and up to date. A well-maintained calendar isn’t just a list of dates—it’s a tool to:

• Fuel community engagement

• Strengthen organizational credibility

• Drive valuable website traffic

Why Yodel Changes Everything

Yodel is a powerful, easy-to-use platform designed to save hours of work each week while ensuring your calendar is accurate and dynamic.

For nonprofits, a calendar is more than a schedule—it’s:

• A way to showcase programs

• A volunteer recruitment tool

• A bridge for partnerships and sponsorships

When a calendar is incomplete or outdated, opportunities vanish. But a vibrant, accurate, and regularly updated events calendar becomes a magnet for:

• Website visitors

• Sponsors

• Media attention

How Yodel Works

Traditionally, keeping a robust calendar means hours of manual data entry and endless cross-checking. Yodel eliminates that hassle.

• Events are submitted, approved, and published in one place.

• Whether you have 5 events or 50, updates are quick and seamless.

• Staff can focus on member engagement, growth, and programs instead of chasing details.

With Yodel, you control every listing—review, approve, and update instantly—ensuring your calendar is a trusted community resource.

The SEO & Visibility Advantage

Search engines reward sites with fresh, relevant content. Every event listing boosts:

• Local search rankings

• Tourist visibility

• Community authority

Your calendar becomes a reason for visitors to return again and again.

Monetizing Your Calendar

A high-traffic events calendar isn’t just a service—it’s prime real estate. Yodel makes it possible to:

• Offer featured listings

• Sell banner ads

• Create sponsored categories

This transforms your events page from a cost center into a revenue generator.

Real-World Example

Imagine a small chamber with one part-time staffer handling everything—website updates, newsletters, and event entries.

Before Yodel: A daily scramble, outdated details slipping through.
After Yodel:

• Simple submission form

• One-click approvals

• Immediate publishing

• Traffic growth as locals and tourists rely on the site for “what’s happening”

The Takeaway

Your events calendar is more than dates on a page. It’s:

• A marketing tool

• A community builder

• A credibility booster

With Yodel, you reclaim time, improve accuracy, and turn your calendar into a 24/7 community asset.

If you’re ready to save time, better serve your community, and grow your website traffic, it’s time to see what Yodel can do for you.

Written by Jim Hinckley of Jim Hinckley’s America