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*Go to '''ACCOUNT''' and complete your details
*Go to '''ACCOUNT''' and complete your details


*If you want to use a language other than English on your booking page, go to '''BOOKING PAGE''' → '''LANGUAGES''' and tick the ones you want to use. If you enable more than one language you will see tabs for each language in your descriptions, information on your booking page and notifications. Descriptions have to be entered in each language tab.  
*If you want to use a language other than English on your booking page, go to '''ACCOUNT''' -> '''LANGUAGES''' and tick the ones you want to use. If you enable more than one language you will see tabs for each language in your descriptions, information on your booking page and notifications. Descriptions have to be entered in each language tab.  


*Go to '''PROPERTIES''' -> '''DESCRIPTION''' and enter the name and the currency symbol you want to use
*Go to '''PROPERTIES''' -> '''DESCRIPTION''' and enter the name and the currency symbol you want to use
*Go to '''PROPERTIES''' -> '''BOOKING QUESTIONS''' and determine what information you want to collect from your guests
*Go to  '''PROPERTIES''' -> '''ROOMS'''. A click on '''EDIT''' will open a field where you can set the name and quantity of "Rooms" of that type available.  
*Go to  '''PROPERTIES''' -> '''ROOMS'''. A click on '''EDIT''' will open a field where you can set the name and quantity of "Rooms" of that type available.  


Don't forget to '''SAVE'''!
Don't forget to '''SAVE'''!


== '''Step 2''' -  Customise your Booking Page ==
== '''Step 2''' -  Set your Prices ==
*Go to '''BOOKING PAGE''' -> '''DESCRIPTION''' select  which property/room and enter the information you want to display on your booking page. Fields you leave empty will not be displayed. If you want to display descriptions add it in each language you have enabled.
 
*If you want to add pictures go to '''BOOKING PAGE''' -> '''PICTURES''' and then select for which Property/Room you want to upload an image.
 
You have now finished a basic configuration of your booking page. If you want to customise the design of your booking page you can optionally do so under '''BOOKING PAGE -> DESIGN'''
 
== '''Step 3''' -  Set your Prices ==


===Set a simple rate structure===
===Set a simple rate structure===
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'''Changing Rates and Discounts''': Click on the rate you want to change and enter your changes. You can delete rate setting and add new ones. You may re-use old rates that are still in the system by changing their start and end dates.
'''Changing Rates and Discounts''': Click on the rate you want to change and enter your changes. You can delete rate setting and add new ones. You may re-use old rates that are still in the system by changing their start and end dates.


== '''Step 4''' -  Add your Bookings ==
== '''Step 3''' -  Add your Bookings ==
To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have. In CALENDAR you will find a row INVENTORY.  The number shows  rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Doubleclick to open a popup and save the changes.
To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have. In CALENDAR you will find a row INVENTORY.  The number shows  rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Doubleclick to open a popup and save the changes.


'To ''Add Bookings'''  click on the person+ icon, fill in the information and SAVE. Your booking has now been entered into the system.
'To ''Add Bookings'''  click on the person+ icon, fill in the information and SAVE. Your booking has now been entered into the system.


== '''Step 5'''- Install your Booking Button, Box, Strip, Calendar or one of our other Booking Widgets ==
== '''Step 4''' - Install your Booking Button, Box, Strip, Calendar or one of our other Booking Widgets ==
Booking widgets connect your website to your booking page. Beds24 offers you a choice including booking buttons, booking boxes, booking strips, calendars. Click on '''SETTINGS''' -> '''BOOKING WIDGETS'''. Choose the widget you want to use. If required you can customise the appearance. If you need help please click on the HELP button on the top rights of the widgets page.  
Booking widgets connect your website to your booking page. Beds24 offers you a choice including booking buttons, booking boxes, booking strips, calendars. Click on '''SETTINGS''' -> '''BOOKING WIDGETS'''. Choose the widget you want to use. If required you can customise the appearance. If you need help please click on the HELP button on the top rights of the widgets page.  


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Setting up your Beds24.com account is free if you do it yourself. We can do the setup for you for a small one off fee starting from €19. Technical support for you or your web designer to integrate the availability calendars and booking widgets into your website is free. Upon request we can do this for you as well. Please contact clicking on  SUPPORT in the top menu.
Setting up your Beds24.com account is free if you do it yourself. We can do the setup for you for a small one off fee starting from €19. Technical support for you or your web designer to integrate the availability calendars and booking widgets into your website is free. Upon request we can do this for you as well. Please contact clicking on  SUPPORT in the top menu.


== '''Step 6''' -  Do some test bookings to check everything is working. ==
== '''Step 5''' -  Do some test bookings to check everything is working. ==


'''Congratulations! You are now receiving on-line bookings.'''  New on-line bookings will be added automatically. You can also enter new bookings manually.  
'''Congratulations! You are now receiving on-line bookings.'''  New on-line bookings will be added automatically. You can also enter new bookings manually.  
== '''Customise'''  ==
You have the option to  fully customise the look and the content of your booking page. If you go to '''SETTINGS''' -> '''BOOKING PAGE'''  you can customise
*'''BOOKING QUESTIONS'''  the information you require your guests to submit to you when booking
*'''ROOM DESCRIPTIONS''' pictures and descriptions of your room and offers. If you have more than one price for one room (e.g. packages, special conditional rates) you can also set and describe them here.
*'''PAGE DESIGN''' Colours and fonts, logo, pictures and texts for the top and the bottom section of your booking page.
*'''MESSAGES''' You can customise the default message the guests sees on the screen after booking or the Email text.


If you want to set refined '''Refined Settings''' like [[Properties/Booking Rules|Booking Rules]], [[Properties/Discount Codes|Discount Codes]], [[Properties/Upsell Items|Upsell Items]], use deposit collection through [[Properties/Paypal|Paypal]] collect [[Properties/Credit Card|Credit Card ]], [[Rooms/Dependencies|Room Dependencies]] choose from the menu on the left.
If you want to set refined '''Refined Settings''' like [[Properties/Booking Rules|Booking Rules]], [[Properties/Discount Codes|Discount Codes]], [[Properties/Upsell Items|Upsell Items]], use deposit collection through [[Properties/Paypal|Paypal]] collect [[Properties/Credit Card|Credit Card ]], [[Rooms/Dependencies|Room Dependencies]] choose from the menu on the left.
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