The Google Events app pulls events from a single public Google calendar onto your WCM page in an upcoming events list format — configure it with your Calendar ID and a Google Calendar API key.
💡Quick answers
- What does the Google Events app do? Displays events from a public Google calendar on your page as an upcoming events list, keeping the site current without manual entry.
- What do I need to configure it? Your Google Calendar ID and a Google Calendar API key — a help link inside the app explains how to get the key.
- Is it a default app? No — it's a Custom App that must be downloaded and imported by your Site Administrator before you can use it.
Stay up-to-date with events!
The Google Events app allows you to add events to your WCM website from a single, public Google calendar. The events are listed similar to the WCM Upcoming Events app. You can set the number of events to display and set a custom link to your full calendar.
Add the Google Events app
Drag the Google Events app onto your page.
* Items marked with a red asterisk are required
- Type your Calendar ID.
- Type or copy and paste your API Key
* Need help finding your API Key? Select the How do I get a Google Calendar API key link for more information. May be available in English only.
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Configure the remaining optional settings for your calendar:
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Cache Event Data, Max Events to Display, Accent Color, Show Full Calendar Link, Full Calendar Link Text, Full Calendar Link Url, and whether to Open Link in New Window.
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Select Activate on my page to display your app.
Set additional options
- Select Options.
- Type an App Name to update the app title.
- Type a Description.
- Select Show the app name on my page to display the updated app name.
- Choose your Display Settings for the number of posts to list.
- Select Save.