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'''Step 1''' - your Settings | |||
== '''Step 1''' - your Settings == | |||
Click on SETTINGS in the top menu bar. | Click on SETTINGS in the top menu bar. | ||
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Dont forget to SAVE. | Dont forget to SAVE. | ||
'''Step 2''' - Customise your Booking Page | |||
== '''Step 2''' - Customise your Booking Page == | |||
*Go to BOOKING PAGE -> DESCRIPTION select which property/room and enter the information you want to display on your booking page. Fields yu leave empty will not be displayed. If you want to display descriptions add it in each language you have enabled. | *Go to BOOKING PAGE -> DESCRIPTION select which property/room and enter the information you want to display on your booking page. Fields yu leave empty will not be displayed. If you want to display descriptions add it in each language you have enabled. | ||
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You are done with a basic setup of your booking page. If you want to customise the design of your booking page you can optionally do so under BOOKING PAGE -> DESIGN | You are done with a basic setup of your booking page. If you want to customise the design of your booking page you can optionally do so under BOOKING PAGE -> DESIGN | ||
== '''Set a simple rate structure''' | |||
== '''Step 2''' - Set your Prices == | |||
'''Set a simple rate structure''' | |||
If you have a simple pricing - one price per room (not per person), no extras or discounts go to DASHBOARD -> GRID. This is a table giving you a complete overview on your bookings, rates and inventory. By ticking the boxes you can select what you want to display. | If you have a simple pricing - one price per room (not per person), no extras or discounts go to DASHBOARD -> GRID. This is a table giving you a complete overview on your bookings, rates and inventory. By ticking the boxes you can select what you want to display. | ||
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'''Set a refined rates and discount structure''' | |||
To set a definded stucture go to RATES in the top menu. Multiple rates and discounts may be defined for each room. When multiple rates exist for a given date the system default will calculate and offer the lowest price that matches your criteria. You can override this in the rates settings. | To set a definded stucture go to RATES in the top menu. Multiple rates and discounts may be defined for each room. When multiple rates exist for a given date the system default will calculate and offer the lowest price that matches your criteria. You can override this in the rates settings. | ||
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== '''Step 3''' - Add your Bookings == | |||
'''Step 3''' - Add your Bookings | |||
To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have. In DASHBOARD -> GRID 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 DASHBOARD -> GRID 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. | ||
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== '''Step 4''' - Install your Booking Widgets == | |||
Booking widgets connect your website to your booking page. 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. 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 webdesigner 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 webdesigner 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 5''' - Do some test bookings to check everything is working. | ''''''Step 5''' - Do some test bookings to check everything is working. | ||
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== '''Congratulations! You are now receiving online bookings.''' == | |||
New online bookings will be added automatically. You can also enter new bookings manually. | New online bookings will be added automatically. You can also enter new bookings manually. | ||