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[[Category:Apps_Plugins_and_ExtentionsApps]]<div class="heading">Facebook</div> This page is about the menu SETTINGS ->BOOKING PAGE-> BOOKING WIDGETS -> FACEBOOK APP explains how to receive bookings from Facebook
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== 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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE and {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKNG PAGE->LINK GENERATOR.
 
Information on how to use a Call-toAction is available in the [https://www.facebook.com/help/977869848936797 Facebook help].
 
== Beds24 Facebook App - available for Facebook users whose Facebook page has more than 2000 fans ==
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]
 <span style== Intstall the App =="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Currently Facebook does not allow all pages to add customer tabs. We suggest you add a [https://www.facebook.com/help/977869848936797 "Call-to-Action"] button with a link to your Beds24 booking page if you can not add a tab.  
*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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*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".
*When you click on "Book Now" you will be asked if you want to show one property or multiple properties.
[[Image:fb5.png|350px|link=]][[Media:fb5.png|view large]]  **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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.[[Image:fb6.png|350px|link=]][[Media:fb6.png|view large]] *Click on "More" and move "Book Now" up in the list.[[Image:fb3.png|350px|link=]][[Media:fb3.png|view large]] [[Image:fb4.png|350px|link=]][[Media:fb4.png|view large]]  
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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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) ACCOUNT.[[Image:fb7.png|350px|link=]][[Media:fb7.png|view large]]
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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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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. <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} 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. </div> <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you are using your own domain: Facebook will block the display if the page is not SSL secured.
== Mobile Devices ==
Currently Facebook does not show custom tabs on mobiles. We suggest you add a [https://www.facebook.com/businesshelp/news/call-to-action-button "Book Now977869848936797 " Call-to-Action"] button which will also display on mobile devices(see above).
== Track bookings ==
All bookings from Facebook have the referer referrer '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 ==
To offer a discount you can use the referer referrer discount in the "Discounts" tab of the rate. The referrer code to enter is facebook.

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