Introducing Cvent Flex Registration Website — What You Need to Know

As of October 31, 2018, Cvent released Flex General Availability meaning all Cvent accounts now have the Flex registration option. This will become the new “standard registration” and the previous version is renamed to the “classic registration.” In order to bring the latest information on the update and full transparency into the new process, I have compiled a list of questions and answers on the topic.

What is Cvent Flex?

Flex is the name of the new event registration module within Cvent which is being called “a modern and innovative way for event planners to build, design, and manage modern mobile-responsive event websites and enhance the registration process.” With the release of Flex comes a complete redesign of the technology that uses a whole new thought process to building websites.

What does Cvent Flex mean to me?

Cvent’s intention with Flex is to provide a simpler and easier process for building registration websites. And, while this will fully be the case in the future, M&IW expects a learning curve for our clients and our team as we implement the new platform. For reference, we all recall when Microsoft would change their Office programs.

Many of us would spend precious time looking for the location of the new navigation menu. Flex is not simply a navigation menu redesign, it is a full redesign of the way the registration site module will operate and the learning curve will be slightly more than learning where a new menu item resides. Please be aware that this may initially have an effect on design hours.

Our team is already diving into the new platform to continue to provide exceptionally designed sites. Along with M&IW’s Creative Services Team we are looking forward to bringing our clients high-quality, multi-functional, responsive registration website designs.

What does Cvent Flex mean for M&IW?

M&IW is excited for the opportunity to design more and code less. Where we’ve been great at manipulating the HTML/CSS in the Classic Registration, Flex will give us the opportunity to design and brand more than just a registration site. Through the use of color palates, fonts and images we are able to create messages that drive home the purpose of the website and paint a larger picture of the event. Additionally, our Web Design team will continue to work very closely with our Creative Services team and our graphic designer to create professionally themed designs.

What else do I need to know?

Currently, M&IW is still able to create sites in Classic Registration and in Flex. The latest update from Cvent is that Classic Registration will sunset sometime in 2019, however, dates are fluid.

Currently, M&IW is still able to create sites in Classic Registration and in Flex. The latest update from Cvent is that Classic Registration will sunset sometime in 2019, however, dates are fluid.

A final note, when switching over to Flex for our client’s registration sites, not all features are currently available from the previous classic version. We expect 100% parity in 2019 before the Classic version is sunsetted. Cvent is committed to enhancing the platform as it matures. Prior to ‘sunsetting’ the Classic version, Flex will not only have the same functionality as the Classic module; but will also provide more features and functionality within Flex than currently available.

In conclusion, our team is readily available to answer any of your questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact your M&IW representative to discuss any questions or concerns.

For additional information, CLICK HERE to view our Industry Insights Webinar OnDemand, “It’s Flex Time! What you Need to Know about Cvent Flex.”