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  This page is about the menu SETTINGS ->BOOKING PAGE-> BOOKING WIDGETS -> FACEBOOK APP
<div class="heading">Facebook</div>
  This page explains how to receive bookings from Facebook.
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The App will create a custom "Book Now" tab which shows your booking page directly in Facebook. For an example visit our  our [https://www.facebook.com/Beds24com/?fref=ts Facebook page]
== Booking Page link on Call-to-Action Button ==
== Intstall the App ==
You can link your Beds24 booking page to a "Call-to-Action" button on your Facebook page.
*Log into your Facebook account and go to [https://www.facebook.com/Beds24com https://www.facebook.com/Beds24com]
*Click on "Install App"


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You can find the link to your booking page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE and {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKNG PAGE->LINK GENERATOR.
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Information on how to use a Call-to-Action is available in the  [https://www.facebook.com/help/977869848936797 Facebook help].
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*Choose the page you want to install the app on
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*Select the page you want to install the App on and click on "Add Tab".
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*If asked enter the security code.
*Click on "More" and move "Book Now" up in the list.
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*When you click on "Book Now" you will be asked if you want to show one property or multiple properties.
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**If you want to show a single properties enter your Beds24 property ID. You can find the property id number in your your <a href='https://www.beds24.com' target='_blank'>Beds24.com</a> account in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.
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Please make sure you enter the '''your correct property ID'''. Facebook stores the data in cookies on your pc which makes it remember the old settings.
**If you want to show multiple properties enter your Beds24 account number. You can find the account number in your  your <a href='https://www.beds24.com' target='_blank'>Beds24.com</a> account in SETTINGS->ACCOUNT.
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Please make sure you enter '''your correct account number'''. Facebook stores the data in cookies on your pc which makes it remember the old settings.
*Once the number is entered the App is active and your live Beds24.com booking page will be shown.
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If you entered a wrong number we will need to reset your account. Please open a support ticket with a link to your Facebook page. NOTE: Resetting accounts is an extra service for which we will need to charge a fee.
== Mobile Devices ==
Currently Facebook does not show custom tabs on mobiles. We suggest you add a [https://www.facebook.com/business/news/call-to-action-button "Book Now" Call-to-Action] button which will also display on mobile devices.


== Track bookings ==
== Track bookings ==
All bookings from Facebook have the referer facebook.
Add &referrer=facebook to the URL you add to the button. Example:


For conversion tracking you an add the facebook tracking pixel image in your "on screen confirmation message". This will only show it after the booking is confirmed.
http://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&referer=facebook


For conversion tracking you can add the Facebook tracking pixel image in your "on screen confirmation message". This will only show after the booking is confirmed.


== Discounts for guests booking on Facebook ==
== Discounts for guests booking on Facebook ==
To offer a discount  you can use the referer discount in the "Discounts" tab of the rate. The referrer code to enter is facebook.
To offer a discount  you can use the referrer discount in the "Discounts" tab of the Fixed Prices. The referrer code to enter is facebook.