I need to accept contactless card payments at my event. How? As shops finally reopen and the hospitality industry gears up for a return to action, we are focused on how to deliver events in a post Covid world. A key aspect of commerce right now is the push to contactless card payments in all…
Read MoreBooking Fee Credit has launched As you may or not know, it is industry standard amongst ticket agents to retain booking fees when events are cancelled or postponed, due to the costs of processing bookings and refunds. Skiddle is one of the very few ticket agents to have refunded booking fees in full. However, due…
Read MoreAlmost nine weeks into lockdown and while the situation remains concerning, we are beginning to see some positive signs. As you’ll know the Government published it’s 60-page ‘COVID-19 Recovery Strategy’ on 11th May, which suggested that some cultural and sporting events may take place from next month (though behind closed doors for broadcast) and that…
Read MoreWe’ve launched a new podcast series called The Guest List We had planned to launch our new podcast series, The Guest List, with a festival special in the run up to the summer season… but best laid plans and all that. Though we’ve still managed to churn out a festival special, of sorts, just recorded…
Read MoreOur new RapidScan iOS app (version 2.0.0) has officially been released on IOS, with Android to follow very soon. The updates include: Sync times between multiple scanners are now near instant. Huge performance improvements throughout the app. Longer battery life. Improved statistics that now show admissions in real time. Tags – you can now group…
Read MoreSkiddle is currently the 54th busiest website in the UK according to Alexa.com, a whole 126 places ahead of our nearest competitor. Our web traffic is the highest it’s ever been, with 2.9m unique views per month following continued investment into our SEO and paid marketing strategies! Even more reason to make sure you list…
Read MoreHere at Skiddle, we are committed to knocking down the barriers people are faced with when purchasing tickets online and attending events. Since officially launching our Access Scheme last August, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to develop it further. We have altered the way we handle requests for Personal Assistant tickets where access…
Read MoreThe International Music Summit (IMS) will relocate to a new home for a new decade in 2020, as the global electronic music gathering moves to Ibiza’s Destino Pacha Resort for its thirteenth edition. Occupying the White Isle for three days of ‘conversation, connection and celebration’ from 20-22 May, the summit – co-founded by Pete Tong in 2007 – involves a…
Read MoreTwas’ the week before Christmas down on Ashley Hall Farm, Where the Skiddlers were preparing for the busy time to come. Account Support and the Managers too, spreading joy to promoters, making their event dreams come true! The Dev team work hard fixing all the broken bits, quietly creeping down the stairs, pinching milk…
Read MoreMaking sure you’re comfortable with RapidScan The Skiddle Rapidscan App is an essential tool for getting customers into your event as quickly and efficiently as possible. Even if you’re familiar with the App, please have a read through our comprehensive guide on how to get the most out of this. How to use the RapidScan app…
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