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== How Beds24 Works ==
 
== How Beds24 Works ==
Beds24.com is a complete Property Management System (PMS) for accommodation providers. It offers many intelligent features which help you to generate more confirmed bookings and administrate your lodging in less time.  
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Beds24.com is a complete Property Management System (PMS) for accommodation providers. It offers many intelligent features which help you to generate more confirmed bookings and look after your lodgings in less time.  
 
 
'''DASHBOARD'''
 
  
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===DASHBOARD===
 
The dashboard gives you a quick overview showing your latest bookings, upcoming arrivals and departures.
 
The dashboard gives you a quick overview showing your latest bookings, upcoming arrivals and departures.
  
'''CALENDAR'''
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===CALENDAR===
 
 
 
Once you have set up your rates and inventory this table gives you a complete overview on your bookings, rates and inventory. This is the area many hosts use the most.
 
Once you have set up your rates and inventory this table gives you a complete overview on your bookings, rates and inventory. This is the area many hosts use the most.
  
'''BOOKINGS'''
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===BOOKINGS===
 
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On-line bookings by your guest are automatically entered into the system. You can also manually enter off-line bookings. If you are using the Channel Manager, it will import your bookings from your booking channels.
Online bookings by your guest are automatically entered into the system. You can also manually enter offline bookings. If you are using the Channel Manager it will import your bookings form your booking channels.
 
 
 
'''SETTINGS'''
 
 
 
The multitude of sophisticated settings makes Beds24 very powerful. You do not need to enter information for settings you dont use. Select the ones you need to reflect your pricing, strategy and conditions. Got to the '''[[Do the initial Setup|Setup Guide]]''' for step by step instruction to  [[Do the initial Setup|setup]] your account.
 
  
'''RATES'''
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===SETTINGS===
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The multitude of sophisticated settings makes Beds24.com very powerful. You do not need to enter information for settings you don't use. Select the ones you need to reflect your pricing, strategy and conditions. Go to the '''[[Do the initial Setup|Setup Guide]]''' for step by step instruction to [[Do the initial Setup|setup]] your account.
  
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===RATES===
 
Beds24.com lets you set almost unlimited rate and discount combinations. You can set your Rates in the RATES area of the control panel. If you have simple daily rates per room you can easily enter them in CALENDAR -> Daily Price row.
 
Beds24.com lets you set almost unlimited rate and discount combinations. You can set your Rates in the RATES area of the control panel. If you have simple daily rates per room you can easily enter them in CALENDAR -> Daily Price row.
  
'''CHANNEL MANAGER'''
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===CHANNEL MANAGER===
 
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The optional channel manager updates every web site when you take a new booking. You can enable channel management in the control panel under '''SETTINGS''' -> '''CHANNEL MANAGEMENT'''.
The optional channel manager updates every web site when you take a new booking. You can enable channel mangement in the control panel under SETTINGS -> CHANNEL MANGEMENT.
 
 
 
  
 
This user manual will give you an overview and explain how to use the booking system in detail.  
 
This user manual will give you an overview and explain how to use the booking system in detail.  
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In the control panel there is a context sensitive help system which explains each setting.  
 
In the control panel there is a context sensitive help system which explains each setting.  
  
 
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===How to use the this Wiki===
===How to use the the Wiki===
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*There is a category for each menu item in the control panel
-There is a category for each menu item in the control panel
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*Under '''How to..''' you can find tutorials on how to perform '''more complex settings'''
 
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*Search using the search field
-Under '''How to..''' you can find tutorials on how to perform '''more complex settings'''
 
 
 
-Search using the search field
 

Revision as of 03:39, 16 February 2013

1 How Beds24 Works

Beds24.com is a complete Property Management System (PMS) for accommodation providers. It offers many intelligent features which help you to generate more confirmed bookings and look after your lodgings in less time.

1.1 DASHBOARD

The dashboard gives you a quick overview showing your latest bookings, upcoming arrivals and departures.

1.2 CALENDAR

Once you have set up your rates and inventory this table gives you a complete overview on your bookings, rates and inventory. This is the area many hosts use the most.

1.3 BOOKINGS

On-line bookings by your guest are automatically entered into the system. You can also manually enter off-line bookings. If you are using the Channel Manager, it will import your bookings from your booking channels.

1.4 SETTINGS

The multitude of sophisticated settings makes Beds24.com very powerful. You do not need to enter information for settings you don't use. Select the ones you need to reflect your pricing, strategy and conditions. Go to the Setup Guide for step by step instruction to setup your account.

1.5 RATES

Beds24.com lets you set almost unlimited rate and discount combinations. You can set your Rates in the RATES area of the control panel. If you have simple daily rates per room you can easily enter them in CALENDAR -> Daily Price row.

1.6 CHANNEL MANAGER

The optional channel manager updates every web site when you take a new booking. You can enable channel management in the control panel under SETTINGS -> CHANNEL MANAGEMENT.

This user manual will give you an overview and explain how to use the booking system in detail.

In the control panel there is a context sensitive help system which explains each setting.

1.7 How to use the this Wiki

  • There is a category for each menu item in the control panel
  • Under How to.. you can find tutorials on how to perform more complex settings
  • Search using the search field