Blog
June 2026
Ticket HQ vs Eventbrite: Which Is Better for Small Events?
Eventbrite is the default choice for many organisers, but default isn't always right. Here's how the two platforms compare for small and independent event organisers.
May 2026
Ticket HQ vs Free Ticketing Tools: What Are You Actually Giving Up?
Free ticketing platforms sound appealing, but free usually means trade-offs. Here's what you give up when you choose a free tool, and when it actually makes sense.
The Case for Keeping Event Tech Simple
The event tech industry loves complexity. More integrations, more dashboards, more features. Here's why simple is usually better, and what to look for in a platform that respects that.
How to Run Recurring Events and Manage Ticket Sales Across Multiple Dates
Weekly classes, monthly club nights, seasonal markets, recurring events have their own ticketing challenges. Here's how to manage them without the admin overhead.
How to Manage Ticket Check-In at the Door Without Wi-Fi
Unreliable venue Wi-Fi shouldn't be a risk on event day. Here's how to run a smooth door with offline check-in.
No App Required: Why Ticket HQ Works on Any Device
Being told to download an app just to buy a ticket is friction nobody needs. Ticket HQ is built on web technology, it works on any device, any browser, no installation required.
April 2026
How to Sell Tickets Directly From Your Venue's Website
Sending your audience to a third-party ticketing page costs you control, data, and trust. Here's how to keep ticket sales on your own site.
How to Sell Tickets Online Without Paying a Monthly Fee
You don't need a monthly subscription to sell tickets professionally. Here's how pay-as-you-go ticketing works and what to look for in a platform.
How to Set Up a Ticketed Event in Under 10 Minutes
Selling tickets to your event doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how to go from zero to on-sale in under 10 minutes.
What Independent Venues Need From a Ticketing Platform in 2026
Independent venues have different ticketing needs than large arenas or festival organisers. Here's what actually matters, and what to ignore.
March 2026
Why Event Organisers Are Paying Too Much in Ticketing Fees (And What to Do About It)
Ticketing fees have crept up steadily over the years. Most organisers are paying more than they need to, here's why, and what to do about it.
Flat-Fee vs Percentage Ticketing: Which Pricing Model Saves You More?
Ticketing platforms charge in different ways, a monthly flat fee, a percentage per ticket, or both. Here's how to work out which model actually costs you less.
The Hidden Cost of "Free" Ticketing Platforms
Free ticketing platforms aren't free, they just hide the cost. Here's what you're actually giving up when you choose a platform that charges you nothing.
Why We Built Ticket HQ Without an Enterprise Tier
Most SaaS platforms chase enterprise customers. We decided not to, here's why that's a deliberate choice, not an oversight.