In this document:
Introduction
You’ve just downloaded the free Basic Edition of Simply Schedule Appointments, we’re glad to have you with us! We wanted to give you this guide to help you start using your all the features the Basic Edition has to offer.
Display the Calendar on Your Site
Place the booking calendar into any of your WordPress pages or posts.
Use this to:
- Let your visitors book a time slot in your Contact page.
- Display the booking calendar in each of your blog posts.
- Make your booking calendar for members only pages.
Guides to help you set this up:
Style and Customize the Calendar
Customize and style the booking calendar to match your site’s theme. Use our style settings tool or use our CSS snippets to create a look unique to your site.
Use this to:
- Change colors of text, background, accents.
- Modify the time slot formatting.
- Hide or change headers or text in the booking process.
Guides to help you set this up:
Block Out Holidays and Vacations
Choose days that you need to block out from your calendar. Make sure no one can book on the days that you business is closed.
Use this to:
- Remove all the time slots during your vacation days.
- Make sure no one books on a holiday
Guides to help you set this up:
Style and Write Your Notifications
Write and style the notifications to represent your business. Use our Twig templates or recommended plugins to customize the notifications your customers receive.
Use this to:
- Style the email notifications to match your branding.
- Write customized messages depending on the appointment type booked.
Guides to help you set this up:
Add Advanced Rules to Your Booking Calendar
Get more control on the rules for your booking calendar.
Use this to:
- Choose a date range for when time slots are bookable
- Limit when visitors can access your calendar
- Set how far into the future visitors can book time slots
Guides to help you set this up:
Translate the Booking Calendar
Get the booking calendar to display in different languages.
Use this to:
- Cater to your non-English visitors
- Use with multilingual site for international bookings
Guides to help you set this up:
Related Guides
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After the Setup Wizard
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Installing a New Premium Edition
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Display the Booking Calendar on Your Site
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Professional Edition Guide