How to Send The Events Calendar Data to Zendesk Sell
Zendesk Sell is a CRM that helps you manage contacts and track interactions. Here is how to pipe The Events Calendar event straight into Zendesk Sell using Advanced Form Integration. The setup takes about five minutes and runs entirely on your own server.
The direct approach
AFI delivers event data straight from WordPress to Zendesk Sell. No third-party cloud, no per-task fees, and every request is logged for troubleshooting.
What you will need
- A WordPress site with The Events Calendar installed and configured.
- A Zendesk Sell account.
- The Advanced Form Integration plugin (free from WordPress.org).
Connect Zendesk Sell to AFI
- Log in to your Zendesk Sell account.
- Go to Settings → API and copy your API Token.
- In WordPress, go to AFI → Settings → Zendesk Sell.
- Paste the API Token and click Save Changes.
Setting up the integration
1. Create a new integration
Go to AFI → Add New. Name it The Events Calendar to Zendesk Sell.
2. Pick your trigger
Select The Events Calendar as the form provider. AFI fires when an event RSVP or ticket order is submitted, giving you access to attendee name, email, event title, event date, ticket type, and order total.
3. Select Zendesk Sell as the destination
Choose Zendesk Sell from the platform dropdown and pick Add Lead. This creates a lead in Zendesk Sell.
4. Map fields
Match each Zendesk Sell field on the left to the corresponding The Events Calendar field on the right. Common mappings include attendee name, email, event title, event date, ticket type, and order total. You can also use smart tags like {{_submission_date}}.
5. Add conditions if needed
Only want to send certain records? Set up a conditional rule based on any field value.
6. Save and test
Click Save Integration. Trigger a test event in The Events Calendar. Check Zendesk Sell to confirm the data arrived. If anything looks wrong, open AFI → Log to see the exact request and response.
Free vs Pro
The free version maps name, email, and phone to Zendesk Sell with unlimited records. Pro adds custom field mapping. No per-record fees on any plan.
Frequently asked questions
Which The Events Calendar events trigger the integration?
AFI fires when an event RSVP or ticket order is submitted. This covers new submissions and relevant status changes.
Will adding this slow down my site?
No. AFI sends data to the destination after the event completes. Your site performance is not affected.
Can I send data to multiple platforms?
Yes. Create a separate integration for each destination, and every record flows to all of them simultaneously.
Get started
Install Advanced Form Integration free from WordPress.org and connect The Events Calendar to Zendesk Sell in minutes.
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