How to Manage Networking Settings?

Taptiq creates a better networking experience for attendees. Networking helps people connect, share ideas, and build new opportunities, a key part of any event or community. In the Taptiq Admin, organizers can customize networking groups, set the location for in-person networking, add rules and questions, and adjust Speed Networking timing. These settings help attendees connect in a more organized and meaningful way. Go to Networking -> Settings in the Taptiq Admin to manage the networking module settings.

Watch our short tutorial to see how to manage networking settings, or follow the step-by-step guide below.

Networking Groups help organize attendees and make it easier to connect with the right people. In Taptiq, admins need to provide three main categories that users will see in their profiles. Each user must select one category that best describes them. They can also choose up to three categories they are interested in networking with. Users can filter attendees by group and find the right people to talk to.

Example: A user selects "Startup Founder" as their group and chooses "Investors" and "Marketing Experts" as networking interests.

Setting up these categories is required when using the networking module.

Tips for naming networking categories:

• Use short and clear titles.
• Avoid similar group names.
• Think about your attendees, their roles, industries, or goals.
• Try to create three groups that cover all attendee types and make it easy for them to find relevant connections.‍

In this section, you can adjust how long users stay active for networking and how much time each person has to speak.

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Total Matching Interval

This setting controls how long a user is counted as active after they click the Activate button during a networking activity (like Speed Networking). For example, if the admin sets it to 1 hour, the system can match this user with others during that hour.

You can set separate intervals for Speed Networking and Group Networking.

Speaking Interval

It is how long each user gets to speak during a networking match. The left field sets it for Speed Networking and the right for Group Networking. Choose the time best for your format (e.g., 5 minutes per user).

Use Numbers Instead of Emojis

By default, when the system matches users for networking, it shows the same emoji to both people. It helps them easily find each other. You can turn on this toggle if you prefer not to use emojis. In that case, users will see the matching numbers.

Use the Networking Zone field to describe where the activity will take place. For example, "Networking Lounge" or "Main Hall." It helps attendees know where to go.

You can add rules to guide users before and during their speed networking session. It appears on the screen before the user clicks the Activate button to start the activity. Keep it simple and focused on how it works, for example:

• Where to go
• How matching works
• What to do once matched
• How the timer works

You can customize this text to fit your event style and format.

Provide conversation starters that users will see during their session. These questions help make conversations easier and more valuable.

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