HTML Tag

Definition and Usage

The <address> tag defines the contact information for the author or owner of a document. This way, the reader is able to contact the document's owner.
The address element is usually added to the header or footer of a webpage.

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Browser Support

The <address> tag is supported in all major browsers.

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Differences Between HTML and XHTML

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Tips and Notes

In all browsers, the content of the address element renders in italic. Most browsers will also add a line break before and after the address element.

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Standard Attributes

DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
The <address> tag supports the following standard attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
class	classname	Specifies a classname for an element	STF
dir	rtl ltr	Specifies the text direction for the content in an element	STF
id	id	Specifies a unique id for an element	STF
lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element	STF
style	style_definition	Specifies an inline style for an element	STF
title	text	Specifies extra information about an element	STF
xml:lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element, in XHTML documents	STF

More information about Standard Attributes.

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Event Attributes

The <address> tag supports the following event attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
onclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse click	STF
ondblclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse double-click	STF
onmousedown	script	Script to be run when mouse button is pressed	STF
onmousemove	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves	STF
onmouseout	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an element	STF
onmouseover	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves over an element	STF
onmouseup	script	Script to be run when mouse button is released	STF
onkeydown	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed	STF
onkeypress	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed and released	STF
onkeyup	script	Script to be run when a key is released	STF

HTML Tag

Definition and Usage

The <acronym> tag defines an acronym.
An acronym can be spoken as if it were a word, example NATO, NASA, ASAP, GUI.
By marking up acronyms you can give useful information to browsers, spellcheckers, screen readers, translation systems and search-engines.

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Browser Support

The <acronym> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The <acronym> tag is not supported in IE 5.5 or earlier versions.

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Differences Between HTML and XHTML

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Tips and Notes

Tip: The title attribute is used to show the full version of the expression when you mouse over the abbreviation.

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Standard Attributes

DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
The <acronym> tag supports the following standard attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
class	classname	Specifies a classname for an element	STF
dir	rtl ltr	Specifies the text direction for the content in an element	STF
id	id	Specifies a unique id for an element	STF
lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element	STF
style	style_definition	Specifies an inline style for an element	STF
title	text	Specifies extra information about an element	STF
xml:lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element, in XHTML documents	STF

More information about Standard Attributes.

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Event Attributes

The <acronym> tag supports the following event attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
onclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse click	STF
ondblclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse double-click	STF
onmousedown	script	Script to be run when mouse button is pressed	STF
onmousemove	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves	STF
onmouseout	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an element	STF
onmouseover	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves over an element	STF
onmouseup	script	Script to be run when mouse button is released	STF
onkeydown	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed	STF
onkeypress	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed and released	STF
onkeyup	script	Script to be run when a key is released	STF

HTML Tag

Definition and Usage

The <abbr> tag describes an abbreviated phrase.
By marking up abbreviations you can give useful information to browsers, spellcheckers, screen readers, translation systems and search-engines.

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Browser Support

The <abbr> tag is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The <abbr> tag is not supported in IE 6 or earlier versions.

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Differences Between HTML and XHTML

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Tips and Notes

Tip: The title attribute is used to show the full version of the expression when you mouse over the abbreviation.

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Standard Attributes

DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.
The <abbr> tag supports the following standard attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
class	classname	Specifies a classname for an element	STF
dir	rtl ltr	Specifies the text direction for the content in an element	STF
id	id	Specifies a unique id for an element	STF
lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element	STF
style	style_definition	Specifies an inline style for an element	STF
title	text	Specifies extra information about an element	STF
xml:lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element, in XHTML documents	STF

More information about Standard Attributes.

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Event Attributes

The <abbr> tag supports the following event attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
onclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse click	STF
ondblclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse double-click	STF
onmousedown	script	Script to be run when mouse button is pressed	STF
onmousemove	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves	STF
onmouseout	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an element	STF
onmouseover	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves over an element	STF
onmouseup	script	Script to be run when mouse button is released	STF
onkeydown	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed	STF
onkeypress	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed and released	STF
onkeyup	script	Script to be run when a key is released	STF

HTML a Tag

Definition and Usage

The <a> tag defines an anchor. An anchor can be used in two ways:

1. To create a link to another document, by using the href attribute
2. To create a bookmark inside a document, by using the name attribute

The a element is usually referred to as a link or a hyperlink.
The most important attribute of the a element is the href attribute, which indicates the link’s destination.
By default, links will appear as follows in all browsers:

• An unvisited link is underlined and blue
• A visited link is underlined and purple
• An active link is underlined and red

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Browser Support

The <a> tag is supported in all major browsers.

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Differences Between HTML and XHTML

In XHTML, the name attribute of the <a> tag is deprecated, and will be removed. Use the id attribute instead.

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Tips and Notes

Tip: Use CSS to style links!

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Optional Attributes

DTD indicates in which HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0 DTD the attribute is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset.

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
charset	char_encoding	Specifies the character-set of a linked document	STF
coords	coordinates	Specifies the coordinates of a link	STF
href	URL	Specifies the destination of a link	STF
hreflang	language_code	Specifies the language of a linked document	STF
name	section_name	Specifies the name of an anchor	STF
rel	text	Specifies the relationship between the current document and the linked document	STF
rev	text	Specifies the relationship between the linked document and the current document	STF
shape	default rect circle poly	Specifies the shape of a link	STF
target	_blank _parent _self _top framename	Specifies where to open the linked document	TF

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Standard Attributes

The <a> tag supports the following standard attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
accesskey	character	Specifies a keyboard shortcut to access an element	STF
class	classname	Specifies a classname for an element	STF
dir	rtl ltr	Specifies the text direction for the content in an element	STF
id	id	Specifies a unique id for an element	STF
lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element	STF
style	style_definition	Specifies an inline style for an element	STF
tabindex	number	Specifies the tab order of an element	STF
title	text	Specifies extra information about an element	STF
xml:lang	language_code	Specifies a language code for the content in an element, in XHTML documents	STF

More information about Standard Attributes.

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Event Attributes

The <a> tag supports the following event attributes:

Attribute	Value	Description	DTD
onblur	script	Script to be run when an element loses focus	STF
onclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse click	STF
ondblclick	script	Script to be run on a mouse double-click	STF
onfocus	script	Script to be run when an element gets focus	STF
onmousedown	script	Script to be run when mouse button is pressed	STF
onmousemove	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves	STF
onmouseout	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves out of an element	STF
onmouseover	script	Script to be run when mouse pointer moves over an element	STF
onmouseup	script	Script to be run when mouse button is released	STF
onkeydown	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed	STF
onkeypress	script	Script to be run when a key is pressed and released	STF
onkeyup	script	Script to be run when a key is released	STF

HTML <!DOCTYPE> Declaration

Definition and Usage

The doctype declaration should be the very first thing in an HTML document, before the <html> tag.
The doctype declaration is not an HTML tag; it is an instruction to the web browser about what version of the markup language the page is written in.
The doctype declaration refers to a Document Type Definition (DTD). The DTD specifies the rules for the markup language, so that the browsers render the content correctly.

HTML/XHTML Elements and Valid DTDs

Look at our table of all HTML/XHTML elements, and which DTD each element appear in.

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Doctypes Available in the W3C Recommendations

HTML 4.01 Strict

This DTD contains all HTML elements and attributes, but does NOT INCLUDE presentational or deprecated elements (like font). Framesets are not allowed.

<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd">

HTML 4.01 Transitional

This DTD contains all HTML elements and attributes, INCLUDING presentational and deprecated elements (like font). Framesets are not allowed.

<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">

HTML 4.01 Frameset

This DTD is equal to HTML 4.01 Transitional, but allows the use of frameset content.

<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Frameset//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/frameset.dtd">

XHTML 1.0 Strict

This DTD contains all HTML elements and attributes, but does NOT INCLUDE presentational or deprecated elements (like font). Framesets are not allowed. The markup must also be written as well-formed XML.

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">

XHTML 1.0 Transitional

This DTD contains all HTML elements and attributes, INCLUDING presentational and deprecated elements (like font). Framesets are not allowed. The markup must also be written as well-formed XML.

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">

XHTML 1.0 Frameset

This DTD is equal to XHTML 1.0 Transitional, but allows the use of frameset content.

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Frameset//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-frameset.dtd">

XHTML 1.1

This DTD is equal to XHTML 1.0 Strict, but allows you to add modules (for example to provide ruby support for East-Asian languages).

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.1//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml11/DTD/xhtml11.dtd">

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Tips and Notes

Look at our table of all HTML/XHTML elements, and which DTD each element appear in.
Use W3C's Validator to check that you have written a valid HTML / XHTML document!

HTML <!--...--> Tag

Definition and Usage

The comment tag is used to insert a comment in the source code. A comment will be ignored by the browser. You can use comments to explain your code, which can help you when you edit the source code at a later date.
You can also store program-specific information inside comments. In this case they will not be visible for the user, but they are still available to the program. A good practice is to comment the text inside scripts and style elements to prevent older browsers, that do not support scripting or styles, from showing it as plain text.

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Standard Attributes

The comment tag does not support any standard attributes.
More information about Standard Attributes.

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Event Attributes

The comment tag does not support any event attributes.

HTML 4.01 / XHTML 1.0 Reference

Ordered Alphabetically

DTD: indicates in which HTML 4.01 / XHTML 1.0 DTD the tag is allowed. S=Strict, T=Transitional, and F=Frameset

Tag	Description	DTD
<!--...-->	Defines a comment	STF
<!DOCTYPE>	Defines the document type	STF
<a>	Defines an anchor	STF
<abbr>	Defines an abbreviation	STF
<acronym>	Defines an acronym	STF
<address>	Defines contact information for the author/owner of a document	STF
<applet>	Deprecated. Defines an embedded applet	TF
<area />	Defines an area inside an image-map	STF
<b>	Defines bold text	STF
<base />	Defines a default address or a default target for all links on a page	STF
<basefont />	Deprecated. Defines a default font, color, or size for the text in a page	TF
<bdo>	Defines the text direction	STF
<big>	Defines big text	STF
<blockquote>	Defines a long quotation	STF
<body>	Defines the document's body	STF
<br />	Defines a single line break	STF
<button>	Defines a push button	STF
<caption>	Defines a table caption	STF
<center>	Deprecated. Defines centered text	TF
<cite>	Defines a citation	STF
<code>	Defines computer code text	STF
<col />	Defines attribute values for one or more columns in a table	STF
<colgroup>	Defines a group of columns in a table for formatting	STF
<dd>	Defines a description of a term in a definition list	STF
<del>	Defines deleted text	STF
<dfn>	Defines a definition term	STF
<dir>	Deprecated. Defines a directory list	TF
<div>	Defines a section in a document	STF
<dl>	Defines a definition list	STF
<dt>	Defines a term (an item) in a definition list	STF
<em>	Defines emphasized text	STF
<fieldset>	Defines a border around elements in a form	STF
<font>	Deprecated. Defines font, color, and size for text	TF
<form>	Defines an HTML form for user input	STF
<frame />	Defines a window (a frame) in a frameset	F
<frameset>	Defines a set of frames	F
<h1> to <h6>	Defines HTML headings	STF
<head>	Defines information about the document	STF
<hr />	Defines a horizontal line	STF
<html>	Defines an HTML document	STF
<i>	Defines italic text	STF
<iframe>	Defines an inline frame	TF
<img />	Defines an image	STF
<input />	Defines an input control	STF
<ins>	Defines inserted text	STF
<isindex>	Deprecated. Defines a searchable index related to a document	TF
<kbd>	Defines keyboard text	STF
<label>	Defines a label for an input element	STF
<legend>	Defines a caption for a fieldset element	STF
<li>	Defines a list item	STF
<link />	Defines the relationship between a document and an external resource	STF
<map>	Defines an image-map	STF
<menu>	Deprecated. Defines a menu list	TF
<meta />	Defines metadata about an HTML document	STF
<noframes>	Defines an alternate content for users that do not support frames	TF
<noscript>	Defines an alternate content for users that do not support client-side scripts	STF
<object>	Defines an embedded object	STF
<ol>	Defines an ordered list	STF
<optgroup>	Defines a group of related options in a select list	STF
<option>	Defines an option in a select list	STF
<p>	Defines a paragraph	STF
<param />	Defines a parameter for an object	STF
<pre>	Defines preformatted text	STF
<q>	Defines a short quotation	STF
<s>	Deprecated. Defines strikethrough text	TF
<samp>	Defines sample computer code	STF
<script>	Defines a client-side script	STF
<select>	Defines a select list (drop-down list)	STF
<small>	Defines small text	STF
<span>	Defines a section in a document	STF
<strike>	Deprecated. Defines strikethrough text	TF
<strong>	Defines strong text	STF
<style>	Defines style information for a document	STF
<sub>	Defines subscripted text	STF
<sup>	Defines superscripted text	STF
<table>	Defines a table	STF
<tbody>	Groups the body content in a table	STF
<td>	Defines a cell in a table	STF
<textarea>	Defines a multi-line text input control	STF
<tfoot>	Groups the footer content in a table	STF
<th>	Defines a header cell in a table	STF
<thead>	Groups the header content in a table	STF
<title>	Defines the title of a document	STF
<tr>	Defines a row in a table	STF
<tt>	Defines teletype text	STF
<u>	Deprecated. Defines underlined text	TF
<ul>	Defines an unordered list	STF
<var>	Defines a variable part of a text	STF
<xmp>	Deprecated. Defines preformatted text

Event

In the last 10 to 15 years, there has been enormous growth in the event management business. Event management is a way of outsourcing occasions that are either business, social or a combination of the two. Events can be as diverse as weddings to political rallies. For any business meeting or social occasion you can think up, an event management team can be called in to organize it. Almost 500 billion US dollars (USD) are spent annually on planned events around the world. It is no longer adequate to have a small catering team supplying food at business events. If you want your event to be successful and look impressive to potential clients, then event management is the way to go. The range of events that an event management business can supply is impressive. They can arrange events for a small group of people or huge events with around 5,000 people attending. Most businesses contact an event management team because their expertise in the field should be second to none. Planning an event is a time consuming and stressful affair; it is also a costly one. Event management teams have contacts within their field in order to obtain the best price quotes and the most reliable service. Imagine you are holding an event for 5,000 people that will last all day. You may think that catering is the most stressful thing to deal with, but have you taken accommodation and entertainment into consideration? How about staff for the event, the room size where you will be holding the event, seating arrangements and, of course, the budget for the event? These are all factors that a professional event management team will have first hand knowledge of. Event Management Companies Event Management Courses Event Management Software Conference Event Management Event Management Services Online Event Management Event Management Training   No matter what the type or size, if the event is an important one, you should consider contacting an event management team. They can deal with conferences, award ceremonies, product launches, gala diners and corporate activity days, to name a few. When you contact an event management team, ask what their qualifications are, and then ask for examples of previous events they have managed.   If you are a business, word of mouth is one of the most reliable forms of reference. If you have recently attended a successful event or wedding, ask about the event management team that planned it. Event planners are experts at keeping your staff happy and impressed, and they will also give the impression that your business is flourishing and professional. A flourishing business is one of the most impressive incentives to a potential investor. An event management team may cost you money, but it may also make you money in the future.

Event

In the last 10 to 15 years, there has been enormous growth in the event management business. Event management is a way of outsourcing occasions that are either business, social or a combination of the two. Events can be as diverse as weddings to political rallies. For any business meeting or social occasion you can think up, an event management team can be called in to organize it. Almost 500 billion US dollars (USD) are spent annually on planned events around the world. It is no longer adequate to have a small catering team supplying food at business events. If you want your event to be successful and look impressive to potential clients, then event management is the way to go. The range of events that an event management business can supply is impressive. They can arrange events for a small group of people or huge events with around 5,000 people attending. Most businesses contact an event management team because their expertise in the field should be second to none. Planning an event is a time consuming and stressful affair; it is also a costly one. Event management teams have contacts within their field in order to obtain the best price quotes and the most reliable service. Imagine you are holding an event for 5,000 people that will last all day. You may think that catering is the most stressful thing to deal with, but have you taken accommodation and entertainment into consideration? How about staff for the event, the room size where you will be holding the event, seating arrangements and, of course, the budget for the event? These are all factors that a professional event management team will have first hand knowledge of. Event Management Companies Event Management Courses Event Management Software Conference Event Management Event Management Services Online Event Management Event Management Training   No matter what the type or size, if the event is an important one, you should consider contacting an event management team. They can deal with conferences, award ceremonies, product launches, gala diners and corporate activity days, to name a few. When you contact an event management team, ask what their qualifications are, and then ask for examples of previous events they have managed.   If you are a business, word of mouth is one of the most reliable forms of reference. If you have recently attended a successful event or wedding, ask about the event management team that planned it. Event planners are experts at keeping your staff happy and impressed, and they will also give the impression that your business is flourishing and professional. A flourishing business is one of the most impressive incentives to a potential investor. An event management team may cost you money, but it may also make you money in the future.

Event

In the last 10 to 15 years, there has been enormous growth in the event management business. Event management is a way of outsourcing occasions that are either business, social or a combination of the two. Events can be as diverse as weddings to political rallies. For any business meeting or social occasion you can think up, an event management team can be called in to organize it. Almost 500 billion US dollars (USD) are spent annually on planned events around the world. It is no longer adequate to have a small catering team supplying food at business events. If you want your event to be successful and look impressive to potential clients, then event management is the way to go. The range of events that an event management business can supply is impressive. They can arrange events for a small group of people or huge events with around 5,000 people attending. Most businesses contact an event management team because their expertise in the field should be second to none. Planning an event is a time consuming and stressful affair; it is also a costly one. Event management teams have contacts within their field in order to obtain the best price quotes and the most reliable service. Imagine you are holding an event for 5,000 people that will last all day. You may think that catering is the most stressful thing to deal with, but have you taken accommodation and entertainment into consideration? How about staff for the event, the room size where you will be holding the event, seating arrangements and, of course, the budget for the event? These are all factors that a professional event management team will have first hand knowledge of. Event Management Companies Event Management Courses Event Management Software Conference Event Management Event Management Services Online Event Management Event Management Training   No matter what the type or size, if the event is an important one, you should consider contacting an event management team. They can deal with conferences, award ceremonies, product launches, gala diners and corporate activity days, to name a few. When you contact an event management team, ask what their qualifications are, and then ask for examples of previous events they have managed.   If you are a business, word of mouth is one of the most reliable forms of reference. If you have recently attended a successful event or wedding, ask about the event management team that planned it. Event planners are experts at keeping your staff happy and impressed, and they will also give the impression that your business is flourishing and professional. A flourishing business is one of the most impressive incentives to a potential investor. An event management team may cost you money, but it may also make you money in the future.

Event

In the last 10 to 15 years, there has been enormous growth in the event management business. Event management is a way of outsourcing occasions that are either business, social or a combination of the two. Events can be as diverse as weddings to political rallies. For any business meeting or social occasion you can think up, an event management team can be called in to organize it. Almost 500 billion US dollars (USD) are spent annually on planned events around the world. It is no longer adequate to have a small catering team supplying food at business events. If you want your event to be successful and look impressive to potential clients, then event management is the way to go. The range of events that an event management business can supply is impressive. They can arrange events for a small group of people or huge events with around 5,000 people attending. Most businesses contact an event management team because their expertise in the field should be second to none. Planning an event is a time consuming and stressful affair; it is also a costly one. Event management teams have contacts within their field in order to obtain the best price quotes and the most reliable service. Imagine you are holding an event for 5,000 people that will last all day. You may think that catering is the most stressful thing to deal with, but have you taken accommodation and entertainment into consideration? How about staff for the event, the room size where you will be holding the event, seating arrangements and, of course, the budget for the event? These are all factors that a professional event management team will have first hand knowledge of. Event Management Companies Event Management Courses Event Management Software Conference Event Management Event Management Services Online Event Management Event Management Training   No matter what the type or size, if the event is an important one, you should consider contacting an event management team. They can deal with conferences, award ceremonies, product launches, gala diners and corporate activity days, to name a few. When you contact an event management team, ask what their qualifications are, and then ask for examples of previous events they have managed.   If you are a business, word of mouth is one of the most reliable forms of reference. If you have recently attended a successful event or wedding, ask about the event management team that planned it. Event planners are experts at keeping your staff happy and impressed, and they will also give the impression that your business is flourishing and professional. A flourishing business is one of the most impressive incentives to a potential investor. An event management team may cost you money, but it may also make you money in the future.

Quick Tips Offered by Event Planners That You Can Use

Interested in reading quick tips offered by other event planners that may apply to a variety of situations?
Event planners face hundreds of challenges on each program, so imagine someone else’s innovative solution to some common challenges. dg collected more than 175 event planning tips from meeting and event planners as part of its Stellar Tip Contest. dg is a commission-free search directory available to meeting professionals.
The following highlights a few tips offered by colleagues in the profession:
Event Planning Tip: Reduce Room Attrition Fees
A day or so before your event, find out if your hotel is booked. If so, you can use that to get them to waive any attrition fees you may have incurred. This worked for me at Bellagio. -- Submitted by: Sandra Corzine, with ADP Insurance Services, Florham Park, New Jersey.
Event Planning Tip: Arrive 1 Hour Early for Site Visits
Show up at least one hour before your scheduled site inspection, unannounced. In that time, walk around, try to interact with staff like you are a guest (ask directions, ask "difficult questions" as if you were not a seasoned traveler), look in the restaurants -- eat there if you have time, ask for recommendations for a local restaurant (just to see the responsiveness). I've actually called off an inspection when the property didn't come close to my standards for the meeting being placed -- saved my time and did the sales manager the courtesy of saving his, too. In the time I saved, did a spur-of-the-moment inspection of another hotel and ended up booking it! -- Submitted by: Robert Abbott Director-Corp. Marketing & Communications, with Mueller Co., Decatur, Illinois.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Tree Stanchion for Lanyards
As any planner or registrar knows, string/lanyard badges can get tangled easily and create quite a mess in the registration area. After going to a store one day, I noticed a necklace stanchion in the jewelry section. I found and bought a few "tree stanchions" on the Internet and now use them at all of our conferences. I barely ever have to fight with knots. Plus, they make the registration area look even more professional and organized. You can even place a sign on top of them! -- Submitted by: Christopher Gossett Conference Coordinator, with Investment Company Institute, Washington, District of Columbia.
Event Planning Tip: Reserve Last Rows to Fill Front Rows
Want to fill those empty tables at the front of a banquet?
Nothing looks worse than empty tables in front of your stage on banquet night, especially when you have a guest speaker. When I want to make sure the tables in front of my stage are full I put reserved signs on the last two rows of tables in the ballroom which forces people to look at tables closer to the stage. Once those front tables are filled I pull the reserved signs and fill the tables in the back of the room too. It really works great! -- Submitted by: Dan Lough Project Coordinator, with United Transportation Union, Cleveland, Ohio.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Fishing Tackle Box for a Supply Kit
Purchase a fishing tackle box and put any miscellaneous items you would need for your meeting (pens, stapler/staples, paperclips, box cutter, scissors, velcro, batteries, sewing kit, emergency kit etc.) and emergency kit. Everything is organized and in one spot to help save time when needed. Make sure you have a list of contents and restock the tackle box when you return home before you find yourself at the next meeting and something is missing. -- Submitted by: Julie Garrison with Association Management Ltd (city and state not listed).

Quick Tips Offered by Event Planners That You Can Use

Interested in reading quick tips offered by other event planners that may apply to a variety of situations?
Event planners face hundreds of challenges on each program, so imagine someone else’s innovative solution to some common challenges. dg collected more than 175 event planning tips from meeting and event planners as part of its Stellar Tip Contest. dg is a commission-free search directory available to meeting professionals.
The following highlights a few tips offered by colleagues in the profession:
Event Planning Tip: Reduce Room Attrition Fees
A day or so before your event, find out if your hotel is booked. If so, you can use that to get them to waive any attrition fees you may have incurred. This worked for me at Bellagio. -- Submitted by: Sandra Corzine, with ADP Insurance Services, Florham Park, New Jersey.
Event Planning Tip: Arrive 1 Hour Early for Site Visits
Show up at least one hour before your scheduled site inspection, unannounced. In that time, walk around, try to interact with staff like you are a guest (ask directions, ask "difficult questions" as if you were not a seasoned traveler), look in the restaurants -- eat there if you have time, ask for recommendations for a local restaurant (just to see the responsiveness). I've actually called off an inspection when the property didn't come close to my standards for the meeting being placed -- saved my time and did the sales manager the courtesy of saving his, too. In the time I saved, did a spur-of-the-moment inspection of another hotel and ended up booking it! -- Submitted by: Robert Abbott Director-Corp. Marketing & Communications, with Mueller Co., Decatur, Illinois.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Tree Stanchion for Lanyards
As any planner or registrar knows, string/lanyard badges can get tangled easily and create quite a mess in the registration area. After going to a store one day, I noticed a necklace stanchion in the jewelry section. I found and bought a few "tree stanchions" on the Internet and now use them at all of our conferences. I barely ever have to fight with knots. Plus, they make the registration area look even more professional and organized. You can even place a sign on top of them! -- Submitted by: Christopher Gossett Conference Coordinator, with Investment Company Institute, Washington, District of Columbia.
Event Planning Tip: Reserve Last Rows to Fill Front Rows
Want to fill those empty tables at the front of a banquet?
Nothing looks worse than empty tables in front of your stage on banquet night, especially when you have a guest speaker. When I want to make sure the tables in front of my stage are full I put reserved signs on the last two rows of tables in the ballroom which forces people to look at tables closer to the stage. Once those front tables are filled I pull the reserved signs and fill the tables in the back of the room too. It really works great! -- Submitted by: Dan Lough Project Coordinator, with United Transportation Union, Cleveland, Ohio.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Fishing Tackle Box for a Supply Kit
Purchase a fishing tackle box and put any miscellaneous items you would need for your meeting (pens, stapler/staples, paperclips, box cutter, scissors, velcro, batteries, sewing kit, emergency kit etc.) and emergency kit. Everything is organized and in one spot to help save time when needed. Make sure you have a list of contents and restock the tackle box when you return home before you find yourself at the next meeting and something is missing. -- Submitted by: Julie Garrison with Association Management Ltd (city and state not listed).

Quick Tips Offered by Event Planners That You Can Use

Interested in reading quick tips offered by other event planners that may apply to a variety of situations?
Event planners face hundreds of challenges on each program, so imagine someone else’s innovative solution to some common challenges. dg collected more than 175 event planning tips from meeting and event planners as part of its Stellar Tip Contest. dg is a commission-free search directory available to meeting professionals.
The following highlights a few tips offered by colleagues in the profession:
Event Planning Tip: Reduce Room Attrition Fees
A day or so before your event, find out if your hotel is booked. If so, you can use that to get them to waive any attrition fees you may have incurred. This worked for me at Bellagio. -- Submitted by: Sandra Corzine, with ADP Insurance Services, Florham Park, New Jersey.
Event Planning Tip: Arrive 1 Hour Early for Site Visits
Show up at least one hour before your scheduled site inspection, unannounced. In that time, walk around, try to interact with staff like you are a guest (ask directions, ask "difficult questions" as if you were not a seasoned traveler), look in the restaurants -- eat there if you have time, ask for recommendations for a local restaurant (just to see the responsiveness). I've actually called off an inspection when the property didn't come close to my standards for the meeting being placed -- saved my time and did the sales manager the courtesy of saving his, too. In the time I saved, did a spur-of-the-moment inspection of another hotel and ended up booking it! -- Submitted by: Robert Abbott Director-Corp. Marketing & Communications, with Mueller Co., Decatur, Illinois.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Tree Stanchion for Lanyards
As any planner or registrar knows, string/lanyard badges can get tangled easily and create quite a mess in the registration area. After going to a store one day, I noticed a necklace stanchion in the jewelry section. I found and bought a few "tree stanchions" on the Internet and now use them at all of our conferences. I barely ever have to fight with knots. Plus, they make the registration area look even more professional and organized. You can even place a sign on top of them! -- Submitted by: Christopher Gossett Conference Coordinator, with Investment Company Institute, Washington, District of Columbia.
Event Planning Tip: Reserve Last Rows to Fill Front Rows
Want to fill those empty tables at the front of a banquet?
Nothing looks worse than empty tables in front of your stage on banquet night, especially when you have a guest speaker. When I want to make sure the tables in front of my stage are full I put reserved signs on the last two rows of tables in the ballroom which forces people to look at tables closer to the stage. Once those front tables are filled I pull the reserved signs and fill the tables in the back of the room too. It really works great! -- Submitted by: Dan Lough Project Coordinator, with United Transportation Union, Cleveland, Ohio.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Fishing Tackle Box for a Supply Kit
Purchase a fishing tackle box and put any miscellaneous items you would need for your meeting (pens, stapler/staples, paperclips, box cutter, scissors, velcro, batteries, sewing kit, emergency kit etc.) and emergency kit. Everything is organized and in one spot to help save time when needed. Make sure you have a list of contents and restock the tackle box when you return home before you find yourself at the next meeting and something is missing. -- Submitted by: Julie Garrison with Association Management Ltd (city and state not listed).

Quick Tips Offered by Event Planners That You Can Use

Interested in reading quick tips offered by other event planners that may apply to a variety of situations?
Event planners face hundreds of challenges on each program, so imagine someone else’s innovative solution to some common challenges. dg collected more than 175 event planning tips from meeting and event planners as part of its Stellar Tip Contest. dg is a commission-free search directory available to meeting professionals.
The following highlights a few tips offered by colleagues in the profession:
Event Planning Tip: Reduce Room Attrition Fees
A day or so before your event, find out if your hotel is booked. If so, you can use that to get them to waive any attrition fees you may have incurred. This worked for me at Bellagio. -- Submitted by: Sandra Corzine, with ADP Insurance Services, Florham Park, New Jersey.
Event Planning Tip: Arrive 1 Hour Early for Site Visits
Show up at least one hour before your scheduled site inspection, unannounced. In that time, walk around, try to interact with staff like you are a guest (ask directions, ask "difficult questions" as if you were not a seasoned traveler), look in the restaurants -- eat there if you have time, ask for recommendations for a local restaurant (just to see the responsiveness). I've actually called off an inspection when the property didn't come close to my standards for the meeting being placed -- saved my time and did the sales manager the courtesy of saving his, too. In the time I saved, did a spur-of-the-moment inspection of another hotel and ended up booking it! -- Submitted by: Robert Abbott Director-Corp. Marketing & Communications, with Mueller Co., Decatur, Illinois.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Tree Stanchion for Lanyards
As any planner or registrar knows, string/lanyard badges can get tangled easily and create quite a mess in the registration area. After going to a store one day, I noticed a necklace stanchion in the jewelry section. I found and bought a few "tree stanchions" on the Internet and now use them at all of our conferences. I barely ever have to fight with knots. Plus, they make the registration area look even more professional and organized. You can even place a sign on top of them! -- Submitted by: Christopher Gossett Conference Coordinator, with Investment Company Institute, Washington, District of Columbia.
Event Planning Tip: Reserve Last Rows to Fill Front Rows
Want to fill those empty tables at the front of a banquet?
Nothing looks worse than empty tables in front of your stage on banquet night, especially when you have a guest speaker. When I want to make sure the tables in front of my stage are full I put reserved signs on the last two rows of tables in the ballroom which forces people to look at tables closer to the stage. Once those front tables are filled I pull the reserved signs and fill the tables in the back of the room too. It really works great! -- Submitted by: Dan Lough Project Coordinator, with United Transportation Union, Cleveland, Ohio.
Event Planning Tip: Use a Fishing Tackle Box for a Supply Kit
Purchase a fishing tackle box and put any miscellaneous items you would need for your meeting (pens, stapler/staples, paperclips, box cutter, scissors, velcro, batteries, sewing kit, emergency kit etc.) and emergency kit. Everything is organized and in one spot to help save time when needed. Make sure you have a list of contents and restock the tackle box when you return home before you find yourself at the next meeting and something is missing. -- Submitted by: Julie Garrison with Association Management Ltd (city and state not listed).

Getting Tickets To The Sold Out Event

Getting tickets to a sold out event can be frustrating. Here are some ways to get the tickets you want at a reasonable price.

There's nothing more frustrating as a sports fan than trying to get tickets to the big game, only to run into long lines, busy signals, and no tickets left. Here are some ways to get those tickets you desire without paying an arm and a leg to get them.

1.) Get the word out that you want tickets. Tell your friends. Tell your co-workers. Tell everybody you know that you are looking for tickets. Too many times there are people who can't go the game at the last minute, or have one extra ticket because somebody cancelled. Or, somebody gets a couple of tickets from a boss or vendor at the last minute, and needs someone to go with. If people know you want to go, there's a chance they will call you.. There is no chance they will call you if you don't tell them ahead of time that you're interested.

2.) Go to the game and find out who's selling tickets on the streets (scalpers). Yes, they will want a lot of money. But their price will go down as the day wears on. If the game's at noon and it's now 10:00am, they will want a lot of money. By 11:00, they will still want a lot, but not quite as much. Around noon, you now have the leverage. The game is about to start and they are stuck with useless tickets. You now can dictate the price. If it's after 12:00, you may get them below face-value. No scalper wants to be stuck holding extra tickets.

3.) Offer to barter with a broker. Ticket brokers are in the business to make money. But if you have a couple tickets to a big game or event in the future that you know you can't go to , they may make an even swap with you - your future tickets for the same number of tickets to the big game you want to go to. If they know they can possibly make more money on the tickets you're trading with them, they'll make the trade. You now have tickets to the big game and have gotten rid of tickets you know you couldn't use anyway.

It's always frustrating not being able to get the tickets you want. But with a little publicity and patience, you should be able to find somebody who will be able to provide you with the tickets you want at a relatively low cost.

Getting Tickets To The Sold Out Event

Getting tickets to a sold out event can be frustrating. Here are some ways to get the tickets you want at a reasonable price.

There's nothing more frustrating as a sports fan than trying to get tickets to the big game, only to run into long lines, busy signals, and no tickets left. Here are some ways to get those tickets you desire without paying an arm and a leg to get them.

1.) Get the word out that you want tickets. Tell your friends. Tell your co-workers. Tell everybody you know that you are looking for tickets. Too many times there are people who can't go the game at the last minute, or have one extra ticket because somebody cancelled. Or, somebody gets a couple of tickets from a boss or vendor at the last minute, and needs someone to go with. If people know you want to go, there's a chance they will call you.. There is no chance they will call you if you don't tell them ahead of time that you're interested.

2.) Go to the game and find out who's selling tickets on the streets (scalpers). Yes, they will want a lot of money. But their price will go down as the day wears on. If the game's at noon and it's now 10:00am, they will want a lot of money. By 11:00, they will still want a lot, but not quite as much. Around noon, you now have the leverage. The game is about to start and they are stuck with useless tickets. You now can dictate the price. If it's after 12:00, you may get them below face-value. No scalper wants to be stuck holding extra tickets.

3.) Offer to barter with a broker. Ticket brokers are in the business to make money. But if you have a couple tickets to a big game or event in the future that you know you can't go to , they may make an even swap with you - your future tickets for the same number of tickets to the big game you want to go to. If they know they can possibly make more money on the tickets you're trading with them, they'll make the trade. You now have tickets to the big game and have gotten rid of tickets you know you couldn't use anyway.

It's always frustrating not being able to get the tickets you want. But with a little publicity and patience, you should be able to find somebody who will be able to provide you with the tickets you want at a relatively low cost.

Getting Tickets To The Sold Out Event

Getting tickets to a sold out event can be frustrating. Here are some ways to get the tickets you want at a reasonable price.

There's nothing more frustrating as a sports fan than trying to get tickets to the big game, only to run into long lines, busy signals, and no tickets left. Here are some ways to get those tickets you desire without paying an arm and a leg to get them.

1.) Get the word out that you want tickets. Tell your friends. Tell your co-workers. Tell everybody you know that you are looking for tickets. Too many times there are people who can't go the game at the last minute, or have one extra ticket because somebody cancelled. Or, somebody gets a couple of tickets from a boss or vendor at the last minute, and needs someone to go with. If people know you want to go, there's a chance they will call you.. There is no chance they will call you if you don't tell them ahead of time that you're interested.

2.) Go to the game and find out who's selling tickets on the streets (scalpers). Yes, they will want a lot of money. But their price will go down as the day wears on. If the game's at noon and it's now 10:00am, they will want a lot of money. By 11:00, they will still want a lot, but not quite as much. Around noon, you now have the leverage. The game is about to start and they are stuck with useless tickets. You now can dictate the price. If it's after 12:00, you may get them below face-value. No scalper wants to be stuck holding extra tickets.

3.) Offer to barter with a broker. Ticket brokers are in the business to make money. But if you have a couple tickets to a big game or event in the future that you know you can't go to , they may make an even swap with you - your future tickets for the same number of tickets to the big game you want to go to. If they know they can possibly make more money on the tickets you're trading with them, they'll make the trade. You now have tickets to the big game and have gotten rid of tickets you know you couldn't use anyway.

It's always frustrating not being able to get the tickets you want. But with a little publicity and patience, you should be able to find somebody who will be able to provide you with the tickets you want at a relatively low cost.

Getting Tickets To The Sold Out Event

Getting tickets to a sold out event can be frustrating. Here are some ways to get the tickets you want at a reasonable price.

There's nothing more frustrating as a sports fan than trying to get tickets to the big game, only to run into long lines, busy signals, and no tickets left. Here are some ways to get those tickets you desire without paying an arm and a leg to get them.

1.) Get the word out that you want tickets. Tell your friends. Tell your co-workers. Tell everybody you know that you are looking for tickets. Too many times there are people who can't go the game at the last minute, or have one extra ticket because somebody cancelled. Or, somebody gets a couple of tickets from a boss or vendor at the last minute, and needs someone to go with. If people know you want to go, there's a chance they will call you.. There is no chance they will call you if you don't tell them ahead of time that you're interested.

2.) Go to the game and find out who's selling tickets on the streets (scalpers). Yes, they will want a lot of money. But their price will go down as the day wears on. If the game's at noon and it's now 10:00am, they will want a lot of money. By 11:00, they will still want a lot, but not quite as much. Around noon, you now have the leverage. The game is about to start and they are stuck with useless tickets. You now can dictate the price. If it's after 12:00, you may get them below face-value. No scalper wants to be stuck holding extra tickets.

3.) Offer to barter with a broker. Ticket brokers are in the business to make money. But if you have a couple tickets to a big game or event in the future that you know you can't go to , they may make an even swap with you - your future tickets for the same number of tickets to the big game you want to go to. If they know they can possibly make more money on the tickets you're trading with them, they'll make the trade. You now have tickets to the big game and have gotten rid of tickets you know you couldn't use anyway.

It's always frustrating not being able to get the tickets you want. But with a little publicity and patience, you should be able to find somebody who will be able to provide you with the tickets you want at a relatively low cost.

Wedding Coordinator

Information and questions to ask when interviewing your wedding coordinator.

From the second a woman is proposed to, the wedding plans have already begun. When my husband proposed to me over four years ago, I had practically created a guest list in my head in the few moments between the time it took him to propose and show me the ring. For some women, like me, the mere thought of planning a picture-perfect wedding is exciting. For other women, however, it may seem overwhelming. This is where a wedding coordinator comes in. Depending on how much you are willing to pay, a coordinator will do everything from narrowing down a list of venues, florists and photographers for you to pick from to planning every single detail of the wedding, including the theme and colors, so you and your soon-to-be spouse can sit back and enjoy the ride. If you are planning on hiring a wedding coordinator, here is a list of some items you will want to keep in mind and some questions you may want to ask during your interviews.
One thing you will want to know is how long the wedding coordinator has been in the business and how many weddings they have actually planned. Sure, your old college roommate may think it exciting to help coordinate your wedding, but if this is the first wedding she will be planning, much less, attending, then you may have some problems. If a coordinator having a degree is important to you, then, by all means, only choose one who has gone to school for it; however, his or her work must speak for itself, so ask to view a portfolio of recent weddings and some reviews from their past clients.
After determining if your styles mesh, it is vital that your personalities do not clash. After all, this is the person who will be coordinating your wedding, who may be in attendance at the wedding, who will be telling you, your spouse, your bridal party/groomsmen and your relatives where to sit or stand and who will help you with one of the most important days of your life. Be sure that you get along well with the coordinator you choose. Many wedding coordinators start off part-time while their businesses get off the ground. If you want a coordinator whose work schedule you do not want to work around, you may want to choose a coordinator who is full-time in the business already.
Unless you and your spouse-to-be are trust-fund babies with no money worries, you will want to have a coordinator who helps you stick to your budget. One of the first things you will need to discuss with a coordinator is how much you are willing to spend on the entire wedding. A great coordinator will pick vendors accordingly and not have you meet or interview, say, a florist or photographer that is out of your financial league.
Discuss fees and costs with your coordinator. Most coordinators charge one of three ways. They will either charge a flat fee (in other words, they will offer package deals based on how much involvement you want in the coordination of your wedding), a per hour fee or a percentage of your budget. Ask the coordinator up front of any hidden costs or extras they may charge, like travel fees or fees for extra helpers at the wedding.
Depending on the size of your wedding, your coordinator may work alone or they may hire a few helpers for the actual wedding day. If so, make sure this is included in the fees you have discussed. You may also want to get a breakdown of when you will need to pay. Some coordinators may ask for the cost up front, while some are willing to accept payments leading up to the actual wedding day.