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Responsive Booking Page

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This page explains how to use and customise the responsive version of the booking page.
==Add booking Widget widget to your web site ==In SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->BOOKING WIDGETS you can choose from a range of widgets 
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->BOOKING WIDGETS->IFRAME to generate the code to embed the booking page into your web site. Use the context help (?icons) for information about the iFrame settings.
The design of the responsive booking page is modular allowing you to fully control the layout.
'''Modules'''The booking page will display up to two years in advance.
====Modules====Modules can be added an removed. Most modules They have advanced settings so you can tailor the display exactly to your needs. For most modules content needs to be added so they can display. Available modules are:
*Picture slider or gallery for property, rooms and offers
*Availability calendar (one or multiple month) for for property, rooms and offers
*Pricetable for offers
*Descriptive areas Descriptions for property, rooms and offers
*Policies
*Map
 '''====Templates'''====
We provide a set of default templates with preset modules. You can use these templates as they are or customise them to suit your requirements.
The current default template is 7.
 
 
'''Layouts'''
 
You can use up to six differnt layouts a the same time if you want to display different looks on different web sites or blogs.
 
The facebook app uses the "master" layout.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout1.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 1</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p>
Offer: Picture Slider, Description 1 , Calendar, Booking Offer Select (Button/Selector)<br><br>
Property Bottom: Description 2]] [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=1 View Demo] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout2.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 2</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p> Property Top: Picture Slider<br><br>
Offer: Offer Select (Button/Selector), Price Table<br><br>
Property Bottom: Description 2]] [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=2 View Demo]</li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout3.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 3</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p>
Room: Picture Slider, Description<br><br>
Offer: Price Table, Offer Select (Button/Selector), Picture Slider, Description 2<br><br>
Property Bottom: Description 2]] [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=3 View Demo]</li><li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout4.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 4</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p>Room Top: Picture Slider<br><br>Offer: Picture, Description 1 , Calendar, Offer Select (Button/Selector), Description 2<br><br>Property Bottom: Description 2]] [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=4 View Demo]</li>
</ul></div>
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<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout4.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Templage 4</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p>
Room Top: Picture Slider<br><br>
Offer: Picture, Description 1 , Calendar, Offer Select (Button/Selector), Description 2<br><br>
Property Bottom: Description 2]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout5.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 5</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p> Property Top: Picture Slider<br><br>
Offer: Price Calendar, Offer Select (Button/Selector)<br><br>
Property Bottom: Description 2]] [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=5 View Demo]</li> 
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout6.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 6</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p> Property Top: Description 1<br><br>
Offer: Offer Select (Button/Selector), Price Table<br><br>
Room Bottom: Picture Slider, Description]] [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=6 View Demo]</li><li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout7.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 7</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p> Property Top: Picture Slider<br>Room: Features<br>Offer: Offer Select (Button/Selector), Availability Calendar]][https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=2 View Demo]</li>
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====Layouts====
You can use up to six different layouts at the same time if you want to display different looks on different web sites or blogs.
 
The Facebook app uses the "default" layout which is set in SETTINGS-BOOKING PAGE.
 
=== Pictures ===
To upload pictures and assign them to modules go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURES. Assign them to the property, room or offer where you want to use them.
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXFa0MPO8TU</embedvideo>
 
=== Set up wizard===
This [https://www.beds24.com/wizard/wizard2.php set up wizard] guides you through the set up. Login with your username and password and follow the steps.
=== Customise booking page===
Go To customise the the booking page go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->LAYOUT and click on "Manage" for the layout you want to change and click on "Customise".
If you do not want to use multiple layouts leave the selector for "Layout" there and the selector for "Default Layout" in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE and the selector set to 1. ==== Change template==== Choose the template you want to use and then click on "Restore default". ==== Customise modules and position them====
The responsive booking page consists of sections:
"Offer" contains the standard offer for a room or unit.
For each section you can choose from a set of modules. For most modules content needs to be added so they can display. Click on the context help (? icons) to see where you can enter the required content.
Every module has additional settings which allow you to tailor the disply to your requirement. They are available when you click on "Manage".   '''Demo''': This [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=24226 demo] gives you an overview on the mayor modules.  To remove a module, click 'Position' and select 'not used' from the drop down list.
Every module has additional settings which allow you to tailer the disply to your requirement. They are available when you click on "Manage".
'''Property modules'''
</gallery>
*If you use the property slider or property picture and have "Style" set to "Full width" you will need to make sure the slider/pictures position is set to row 1 position 1, desktop full widht width and mobile full width. There should be no other module in row 1. Also make sure you deactivate all modules which you do not use. *Policies display the information entered If you want to show a '''Google Map''' you need to add an Google Map API Key in SETTINGS->PROPERTYBOOKING PAGE ->DESCRIPTIONDEVELOPERS. You can obtain an API key from Google here https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key. Usually a free key is sufficient.*The map uses "Policies" module will use display the coordinates policies you have entered in SETTINGS->PROPERTYPROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. If necessary, a maps API key A link to policies on your web site can be entered at please wherever you can enter descriptive texts. You can set up a "custom question" (Type= Checkbox, Use=Obligatory) in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGEPROPERTIES->DEVELOPER*Features -BOOKING QUESTIONS. If required you can be added in SETTINGS-add a link for example: "I accept the <a href="http://www.mywebsite.de/agb" target="_blank">PROPERTIES-terms and conditions </a>DESCRIPTION." Replace www.mywebsite.de/agb with a link to the terms and conditions on your web site.  
'''Room modules'''
File:Room_features.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Features</strong><br>[[Media:Room_features.png|view large]]</p>
</gallery>
 
*Features can be added in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->ROOMS-> SETUP.
</gallery>
Note: Offer Calendars and Price Calendars can not be used in the same layout. If you have multiple offers the calendar will show the same availability for all offers.
Position: Modules are placed *The "Marketing Column" displays only in rowsthe modules "Price Table" and "Price Calendar". Go to Each section SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->OFFERS to enter the content for the modules.*Offer Calendars and Price Calendars can not be used in the same layout. If you have one or more rowsmultiple offers the calendar will show the same availability for all offers.
Modules are placed in rows. Each section can have one or more rows. Width on desktop and mobile: Each row which consists of 12 columns. The number of columns defines the width of the module.
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[[Media:row.png|view large]]
 
All "Description" Modules allow to enter text or html content.
 
Click on "Manage" to customise the settings of a module. All modules can be set to always display or to be available via a '''link'''.
 
If you have activated one or more of these modules:
*Room Description 1 ("Room more Details" on the adaptive booking page) go to SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->ROOMS>SETUP to enter the content for the modules.
*Offer Description 1 ("Offer Summary" on the adaptive booking page) go to SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->OFFERS to enter the content for the modules.
*Offer Description 2 ("Offer more Details" on the adaptive booking page) go to SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->OFFERS to enter the content for the modules.
*Marketing Column. The Marketing Column displays only in the modules "Price Table" and "Price Calendar". Go to SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->OFFERS to enter the content for the modules.
 
 
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT to enter the content for the modules.
 
 
If you have activated one or more of these modules:
*Property Description 1 ("Header" on the adaptive booking page)
*Property Description 2 ("Footer" on the adaptive booking page)
*Property Description - Booking Page 1 ("Property Summary Description " on the adaptive booking page)
*Property Description - Booking Page 2 ("Price Calendar Header " on the adaptive booking page)
 
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT and enter the content of the module
You can save your changes to this layout or under a different layout. The "Restore Default" option will remove all changes.
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|Border Color ||#4dfdfdfdfdfdf
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|Highlight Background From ||#ffffff
==== Behaviour ====
Changes on how the booking page opens and closes can be made in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->BEHAVIOUR
 
==== Content ====
Additional messages can be added to the booking page in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT. This is also where you can change the default warning messages which show when a room is not available.
 
===== Add a logo to your page =====
* Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE-> PICTURES and choose your file and import.
* Scroll to the picture and click 'Manage', scroll to the bottom of the page and copy the URL.
* Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT->Property Description 1
* Click 'Edit', then find the 'Image' icon and paste the url into the URL box and add a description if necessary, resize as required, click OK. Use the other features to position the image as you required (centre, left, right).
* Click Save.
 
====Policies====
You can enter your general policy and cancellation policy in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. They will be added to the booking page if these modules are activated. . You can use template variables to add these texts for your confirmation message or Auto Action Email.
 
A link to policies on your web site can be please wherever you can enter descriptive texts.
 
 
'''Acknowledgement'''
 
You can set up a "custom question" (Type= Checkbox, Use=Obligatory) in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->-BOOKING QUESTIONS#
 
 
If required you can add a link for example:
 
I accept the <a href="http://www.mywebsite.de/agb" target="_blank">terms and conditions </a>.
 
Replace www.mywebsite.de/agb with a link to the terms and conditions on your web site.
== Internationalisation ==
=== Multiple languages ===
You can set your default language and activate multiple languages. Make sure you enter descriptive texts for all languages you want to use. If you are using an embedded booking page on a multilingual web site you can embed you booking page with a different default language for each language version. Click [[Multilingual_Booking_Page|here]] for instructions.
==Use multiple layoutsMobiles ==If Every module has additional settings which allow you want to use multiple layouts tailor the display on mobiles and desktops. They are available in "Layout" when you can add a layout parameter to the URLclick on "Manage". Example:
https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&layout=2 will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress There you can add set if a layout parameter to the shortcode as explained in the plugin settings.module is shown on mobile devices*directly*via a linkThe Facebook app will display the default layout.*not at all (shown only on desktops)
== Additional options ==
=== Allow enquiries when no price is found ===
If you are using rates you can set "Allow Enquiry" = yes. This will allow the guest to send an enquiry if you have availability but the system can not find a price. If you generally want to accept only "Requests" instead of confirmed bookings go to SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->RULES and set your "Booking Type" = Request
 
=== Add a logo to your page ===
* Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE-> PICTURES and choose your file and import.
* Scroll to the picture and click 'Manage', scroll to the bottom of the page and copy the URL.
* Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT->Property Description 1
* Click 'Edit', then find the 'Image' icon and paste the url into the URL box and add a description if necessary, resize as required, click OK. Use the other features to position the image as you required (centre, left, right).
* Click Save.
 
=== Additional messages and warnings ===
Additional messages can be added to the booking page in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT. This is also where you can change the default warning messages which show when a room is not available.
=== Add a TripAdvisor review widget ===
Make sure the module which you want to use is activated.
 
=== Triptease price comparison widget===
To use this function you need an account withTriptease. For more information please see [[Triptease.com|here]].
 
=== Cookie Consent===
You can use a tool like https://cookieconsent.insites.com/download/ to generate a script which you can add in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE ->DEVELOPERS "Advanced HTML Settings"
 
=== Google Font===
See this [[Google_Font_on_Booking_Page|help page]] for instructions.
 
==Use multiple layouts==
You can use up to 6 different layouts at the same time.
 
The default layout is defined in SETTINGS-BOOKING PAGE.
 
If you want to use multiple layouts you can set the number you want to use them under before you save. To open another than the default layout add a parameter to the URL. Example:
 
https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&layout=2
 
will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress you can add a layout parameter to the shortcode as explained in the plugin settings.
 
The Facebook app uses the "default" layout which is set in SETTINGS-BOOKING PAGE.
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