|
|
| (22 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) |
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| | [[Category:Widgets]] | | [[Category:Widgets]] |
| − | [[Category:Apps_Plugins_and_Extentions]] | + | [[Category:Apps]] |
| − | 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 |
| | __TOC__ | | __TOC__ |
| − | 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"
| |
| | | | |
| − | [[Image:fb_.png|350px|link=]]
| + | 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. |
| − | [[Media:fb_.png|view large]]
| |
| | | | |
| − | [[Image:fb1.png|350px|link=]] | + | Information on how to use a Call-toAction is available in the [https://www.facebook.com/help/977869848936797 Facebook help]. |
| − | [[Media:fb1.png|view large]]
| |
| | | | |
| − | *Select the page you want to install the App on and click on "Add Tab".
| |
| − | [[Image:fb2.png|350px|link=]]
| |
| − | [[Media:fb2.png|view large]]
| |
| | | | |
| − | *If asked enter the security code.
| + | == Track bookings == |
| − | | + | Add &referrer=facebook to the URL you add to the button. Example: |
| − | *Go to your Facebook page and click on "Book Now".
| |
| − | [[Image:fb_id_1.png|350px|link=]]
| |
| − | [[Media:fb_id_1.png|view large]]
| |
| − | | |
| − | *When you click on "Book Now" you will be asked if you want to show one property or multiple properties.
| |
| − | If you want to show a single properties enter your Beds24 property ID. You can find the property id number in your your Beds24.com account in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.
| |
| | | | |
| − | [[Image:fb_id_2.png|350px|link=]]
| + | http://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&referer=facebook |
| − | [[Media:fb_id_2.png|view large]]
| |
| − | | |
| − | 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 Beds24.com account in SETTINGS->ACCOUNT.
| |
| − | | |
| − | [[Image:fb_id_3.png|350px|link=]]
| |
| − | [[Media:fb_id_3.png|view large]]
| |
| − | | |
| − | 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.
| |
| − | [[Image:fb8.png|350px|link=]]
| |
| − | [[Media:fb8.png|view large]]
| |
| − | | |
| − | Facebook allows you to change the settings for your tabs and add a picture. Please use the [https://www.facebook.com/help/371634529571035/ Facebook help] for instructions how to do this.
| |
| − | | |
| − | 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 == | |
| − | All bookings from Facebook have the referer facebook.
| |
| | | | |
| − | 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. | + | 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. |
Facebook
This page explains how to receive bookings from Facebook
1 Booking Page link on Call-to-Action Button
You can link your Beds24 booking page to a "Call-to-Action" button on your Facebook page.
You can find the link to your booking page in (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE and (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKNG PAGE->LINK GENERATOR.
Information on how to use a Call-toAction is available in the Facebook help.
2 Track bookings
Add &referrer=facebook to the URL you add to the button. Example:
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.
3 Discounts for guests booking on 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.
