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<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXFa0MPO8TU</embedvideo>*Picture slider or gallery for property, rooms and offers (Ensure picture formats are all the same, do not mix Landscape and Portrait)*Picture for property, rooms and offers*Features for property and rooms*Availability calendar (one or multiple month) for for property, rooms and offers*Pricetable for offers*Descriptions for property, rooms and offers*Policies*Map
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->LAYOUT and set the selector to the layout you want to use as your standard layoutThe current default template is 7.
<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout1.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Layout Template 1</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p>
*Features can be added in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->ROOMS-> SETUP.
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 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.
[[Image:row.png|600px|link=]]
[[Media:row.png|view large]]
All "Description" Modules allow to enter text or html content.
Click on *The "ManageMarketing Column" to customise displays only in the settings of a modulemodules "Price Table" and "Price Calendar". Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) All PROPERTIES > OFFERS to enter the content for the modules .*Offer Calendars and Price Calendars can not be set to always display or to be available via a '''link'''used in the same layout. If you have multiple offers the calendar will show the same availability for all offers.
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 Width on desktop and mobile: Each row consists of 12 columns. The number of columns defines the content for width of the modulesmodule.
If you have activated one or more of these modules[[Image:Booking_page.png|600px|link=]]*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)[[Media:Booking_page.png|view large]]
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT and enter the content of the module
====Policies====You can enter *Set "Code Sent to Email Address" to "Must be Entered" and your general policy and cancellation policy in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. They guest will only be added able to proceed the booking page if these modules are activated. . You can use template variables after they enter a code that has been automatically sent to add these texts for your confirmation message or Auto Action Emailthem.
A link to policies on your web site can be please wherever you can enter descriptive texts=== Add a TripAdvisor review widget ===Tripadvisor provides a code snippet for reviews.
'''Acknowledgement'''2. Add the code to your booking page
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>= Triptease price comparison widget===To use this function you need an account withTriptease. Replace For more information please see www.mywebsite[[Triptease.de/agb with a link to the terms and conditions on your web sitecom|here]].
=== Add a TripAdvisor review widget The default layout is defined in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ===Tripadvisor provides a code snippet for reviews.BOOKING ENGINE
1If you want to use multiple layouts you can set the number you want to use them under before you save. Copy To open another than the default layout add a parameter to the widget code from your TripAdvisor accountURL.Example:
You will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress you can add a layout parameter to the code snippet into and editable field on the booking page. Click on "Edit" then shortcode as explained in the editor on "Source" to insert the code into your booking pages source codeplugin settings.
Make sure The Facebook app uses the module "default" layout which you want to use is activatedset in SETTINGS-BOOKING PAGE.
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<div class="heading">Responsive Booking Page</div>
This page is about {{#fas:cog}}(SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT and explains how to use and customise the responsive version of the booking page.
==Booking Engine Configuration ==<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> This page explains how to use and customise the responsive version of [https://beds24.com/wizard/wizard4.php wizard] guides you though the options you can set for your booking pageengine.
==Add booking Widget widget to your web site ==Go to In SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGEENGINE->BOOKING WIDGETS-you can choose from a range of widgets Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING WIDGETS >IFRAME GENERATOR to generate the code to embed the booking page into your web site. Use the context help (?icons) for information about the iFrame settings.
== Set up and customise responsive booking page ==
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/hy0trWoKYe8</embedvideo>
=== Concept===
The design of the responsive booking page is modular allowing you to fully control the layout. We provide a set of default layouts which can be used as they are.
=== Pictures =Modules====To upload pictures and assign them Modules can be added an removed. They have advanced settings so you can tailor the display exactly to your needs. For most modules go content needs to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PICTURESbe added so they can display. Available modules are:
=== Choose a different layout=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.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout7.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Template 7 (default)</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p> Property Top: Picture Slider<br>
Room: Features<br>
Offer: Offer Select (Button/Selector), Availability Calendar]]
[https://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=2 View Demo]
</li>
Offer: Picture Slider, Description 1 , Calendar, Booking Offer Select (Button/Selector)<br><br>
Property Bottom: Description 2]] [https://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">Layout 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://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">Layout 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://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=3 View Demo]</li>
</ul></div>
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout4.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Layout 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://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=4 View Demo]</li> <li style="display: inline-block;vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout5.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Layout 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://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">Layout 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://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=6 View Demo]</li>
</ul></div>
===Customise =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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE. === Pictures ===Go To upload pictures go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE-ENGINE >PAGE DESIGN->LAYOUTPICTURES. Choose Assign them to the layout property, room or offer where you want to use and click on them. <embedvideo service="Customiseyoutube">https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=lXFa0MPO8TU</embedvideo>
===Set up wizard= ==<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> This [https://beds24.com/wizard/wizard2.php setup wizard] guides you though the customization of your booking page.=== Customise booking page===To customise the the booking page go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > LAYOUT. If you do not want to use multiple layouts leave the selector for "Layout" there and the selector for "Default Layout" in SETTINGS->BOOKING ENGINE 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". <span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> 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.
'''Property modules'''
</gallery>
*Policies display If you use the property slider or property picture and have "Style" set to "Full width" you will need to make sure the information entered slider/pictures position is set to row 1 position 1, desktop full 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. *If you want to show a '''Google Map''' you need to add an Google Map API Key in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) SETTINGS-BOOKING ENGINE >PROPERTYBOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER. You can obtain an API key from Google here https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api->DESCRIPTIONkey. Usually a free key is sufficient. Make sure you activate all required settings.*The map uses "Policies" module will use display the coordinates policies you have entered in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->PROPERTY-) PROPERTIES >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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES >->BOOKING PAGE->DEVELOPER*Features 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>
</gallery>
Modules are placed in rows. Each section can have one or more rows.
You can save your changes to this layout or under a different layout. The "Restore Default" option will remove all changes.
==== Colors Style colors and fonts ====To customise colors and fonts go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) BOOKING ENGINE >PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->STYLE
Current default setting are:
|Link Color ||#008acc
|-
|Border Color ||#4dfdfdfdfdfdf
|-
|Highlight Background From ||#ffffff
|Button Background ||#008acc
|-
|Button Test Text ||#ffffff
|-
|Font ||Arial (Helvetica)
==== Behaviour ====
Changes on how the booking page opens and closes can be made in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) BOOKING ENGINE >PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->BEHAVIOUR
==Internationalisation ==== Content =Currency converter ===Additional messages If you want to give guests the option to see your prices converted into other currencies you can be added activate a currency converter. Add for example &cur=EUR or &cur=USD to the booking URL to open the page in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENTwith the conversion. This is also where If you can change are using Wordpress with a short code add cur=EUR or cur=USD to the default warning messages which show when short code. Go [[Developers|here]] for a room is not availablecomplete list of currency codes.
=== 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. == Mobiles ==Every module has additional settings which allow you to tailor the display on mobiles and desktops. They are available in "Layout" when you click on "Manage". There you can set if a module is shown on mobile devices*directly*via a link*not at all (shown only on desktops) == Additional options ==General settings which apply to all layouts like minimum/maximum number of guests, nights, type of price display etc. are in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE.=== Multiple or single room booking===You can allow guests to book one room or unit, multiple rooms or units of give the the choice. The setting is available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE. === 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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > RULES and set your "Booking Type" = Request === Add a logo to your page =====* Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE-ENGINE > 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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) BOOKING ENGINE >PROPERTY 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.
====Use multiple layouts=Additional messages and warnings ===If you want Additional messages can be added to use multiple layouts the booking page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE >CONTENT. This is also where you can add change the default warning messages which show when a layout parameter to the URLroom is not available. Example:
=== Spam Protection ===You can protect yourself from spam via your booking page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) https://www.beds24.com/booking2BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > BEHAVIOUR.php?propid=13437&layout=2
*Set "On Screen Captcha code" to "Must be Entered" so your guests will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress you can add have to enter a layout parameter captcha code to proceed the shortcode as explained in the plugin settings.booking
1. Copy the widget code from your TripAdvisor account.
You can set up a add the code snippet into and editable field on the booking page. Click on "custom questionEdit" (Type= Checkbox, Use=Obligatory) then in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->-BOOKING QUESTIONS#the editor on "Source" to insert the code into your booking pages source code.
Make sure the module which you want to use is activated.
== Internationalisation ===== Currency converter Cookie Consent===If you want to give guests the option to see your prices converted into other currencies you You can activate use a currency convertertool like https://cookieconsent.insites. Add for example &cur=EUR or &cur=USD com/download/ to the URL to open the page with the conversion. If generate a script which you are using Wordpress with a short code can add cur=EUR or cur=USD to the short code. Go in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) [[Developers|here]] for a complete list of currency codes.BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Advanced HTML Settings"
=== Multiple languages Google Font===You can set your default language and activate multiple languages. See this 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_PageGoogle_Font_on_Booking_Page|herehelp page]] for instructions.
== Additional options = Add Chat ===General settings Chat systems provide a script which apply to all layouts like minimum/maximum number of guests, nights, type of price display etc. are you can add in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) BOOKING ENGINE >PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN.=== Multiple or single room DEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>" to add a chat to a property booking===You can allow guests to book one room page or unit, multiple rooms or units of give the the choice. The setting is available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) BOOKING ENGINE >MULTI BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGNDEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>" to add a chat to the the multi property booking page.
=== Allow enquiries when no price is found =Use multiple layouts==If you are using rates you You can set "Allow Enquiry" = yes. This will allow the guest use up to send an enquiry if you have availability but 6 different layouts at the system can not find a pricesame time. If you generally want to accept only "Requests" instead of confirmed bookings go to SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->RULES and set your "Booking Type" = Request
https://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&layout=2. Add the code to your booking page
== Developer options ==
Advanced functions are available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) BOOKING ENGINE >PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE->DEVELOPER
*If you are comfortable working with CSS you can apply your own styles
*Exchange any fixed text on the booking page
Stripe and Paymill insert their button and can not be changed. To change the text of any of the other payment buttons you can place this code snippet into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS ) -BOOKING ENGINE > DEVELOPERS -PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Advanced HTML Settings".
Custom Instruction:
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE and select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive. This setting will activate Layout 1.
When you change from adaptive to responsive you need to assign your pictures again. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE-ENGINE >PICTURES. Set the selector to the room then choose "Offer 1" and activate the picture/pictures you want to display. If you are using more than one offer repeat for each.
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOK8Hs_PnOM</embedvideo>
NOTE: If you select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive your live web site will change to the new design. If you just want to have a look you can do this adding &version=3 to the URL of your booking page. To see the different layouts also add the layout number eg. &version=3&layout=2 will show you layout 2. Alternatively you can copy your property and use the copy for testing. If you do this make sure all channel manager connections are deactivated in the copy property. The normal monthly fee will apply for additional rooms so you might want to reduce the number of rooms in the copy property. When you are finished with the customisation you can use the "Clone Property" function in SUBACCOUNTS (top right menu) to apply the changes to your real property.
