MEC Advanced Importer

Keeping an event calendar current by hand takes time, especially when events live on several platforms. MEC Advanced Importer connects Modern Events Calendar to sources such as Facebook, Google, Meetup and Eventbrite, so listings can be brought in from those accounts. You can connect more than one account per platform and authenticate each one in a few clicks.

The importer also moves events between WordPress sites that run MEC, and it reads ICS or CSV files from a URL or a local file. Imports can run on a schedule, and each event can be placed in a category you choose. A history list and detailed logs show what was imported, which helps when you need to check a result or find a problem.

Features

• Multiple account connections: Connect and manage several accounts for each supported platform, so events from different sources can be gathered into one MEC calendar.
• Selective event importing: Set criteria such as event status, start date and end date to control which events are brought into your calendar.
• Cross-site MEC import: Transfer events from one WordPress site with MEC installed to another, which helps when you manage event listings across more than one website.
• Third-party plugin sources: Import events from four additional third-party plugins, which widens your sources beyond the major platforms.
• Preview before importing: View a list of available events with their start and end times before you import, so you can check accuracy and relevance first.
• Scheduled imports and categories: Run imports on a planned schedule and map imported events to specific MEC categories, keeping the calendar current and easy to browse.
• ICS and CSV import: Bring in events from ICS or CSV files, using either an external URL or a file stored locally.
• Import history and logs: Review past imports from a central list and follow detailed logs during an import to track progress and troubleshoot issues.

Best for

• Event organizers who gather listings from several platforms
• Owners of multiple WordPress sites running MEC
• Site managers who want scheduled, logged event imports