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adamwelch
May 04, 2023Copper Contributor
Bookings calendar into Wordpress website
Hi. I have created a bookings page and I want to be able to show the calendar on our website which is done on Wordpress, how would I achieve this please? Adam
wptech369
Apr 30, 2024Copper Contributor
Configuring a booking calendar on your WordPress website can enhance user engagement and streamline appointment scheduling. Here are some options of achieving that prepared by https://www.wpofficialsupport.com/wordpress-maintenance-and-support/ WP Official Support.
- WP Booking Calendar Plugin:
- The WP Booking Calendar plugin is a popular choice for adding booking functionality to your WordPress site.
- Here are the steps to set it up:
- Install and Activate the Plugin:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “WP Booking Calendar” and install the plugin.
- Activate it.
- Create a Booking Page:
- Add a new page where you want to display the booking calendar.
- Insert the Booking Calendar block using the WordPress block editor or use a shortcode block in page builders like Elementor.
- Configure Calendar Options:
- Choose the type of calendar (with a booking form or just an availability calendar).
- Set the number of months, start month, and calendar dimensions (width and height).
- Customize Settings:
- Visit the booking settings to customize appearance, time slots, availability, form fields, email notifications, and sync options.
- Manage Bookings:
- Receive notifications about new appointments.
- Approve, decline, or edit specific bookings from the admin panel.
- Get a complete overview of your schedule in day, week, or month view.
- Install and Activate the Plugin:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/booking/https://wordpress.org/plugins/booking/https://wordpress.org/plugins/booking/.
- Booked Plugin:
- Another option is the Booked plugin, which offers robust booking features.
- Here’s how to set it up:
- Install and Configure:
- Install the Booked plugin from the WordPress repository.
- Adjust general settings, such as booking type, appointment limits, and display options.
- Add Time Slots:
- Define time slots for the default calendar (days, hours, and available spaces).
- Customize email templates and logos for customer notifications.
- Embed the Calendar:
- Use the provided shortcode to add the booking calendar to any page or post on your website.
- Create Additional Calendars:
- If needed, create more calendars for different types of bookings or events.
- Install and Configure:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/booking/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJiuQfLXvzUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJiuQfLXvzU.
- Google Calendar Integration:
- If you prefer simplicity, consider embedding a Google Calendar on your WordPress site.
- Create a Google Calendar, customize it, and then embed it using an iframe or a plugin.