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[[Category:Booking Page]]
[[Category:Booking Engine]]
<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 [https://beds24.com/wizard/wizard4.php wizard] guides you though the options you can set for your booking engine.
== '''This function is currently in beta testing. If you want Add booking widget to participate in the test send us a support ticket''' your web site ==In SETTINGS->BOOKING ENGINE->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.
This page explains how to use == Set up and customise the responsive version (beta) of the booking page==<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/hy0trWoKYe8</embedvideo>
=== Concept=== The design of the responsive booking page is fully modular. This allows allowing you to fully control the layout. We provide a set of default layouts which can be used as they are.== '''1. Use Responsive Booking Page'''==Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE and select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive. This setting will activate Layout 1.
NOTE: If you select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive your live web site will change to the new design===Modules====Modules can be added an removed. If you just want to They have a look advanced settings so you can do this adding &version=3 tailor the display exactly to the URL of your booking pageneeds. To see the different layouts also add the layout number eg. &version=3&layout=2 will show you layout 2. Alternatively you For most modules content needs to be added so they can copy your property and use the copy for testingdisplay. If you do this make sure all channel manager connections Available modules are deactivated in the copy property.:
== '''2. Choose a different Layout'''==*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 ====Templates====We provide a set the selector to the layout you want to of default templates with preset modules. You can use these templates as they are or customise them to suit your standard layoutrequirements.
The current default template is 7.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout1layout7.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Layout 1Template 7 (default)</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p> OfferProperty Top: Picture Slider, Description 1 , Calendar, Booking Button/Selector, Description 2<br>Room: Features<br>Property BottomOffer: Offer Select (Button/Selector), Availability Calendar]][https: Description //beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=2View Demo]] </li>
<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://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: Booking 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">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>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:layout3.png|thumb|none|200px|<p style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Layout 3</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;">Modules:</p>
Offer: Price Table, Booking Button/Selector, Picture Slider, Description 2<br><br>
Property Bottom: Description 2]] </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>vertical-align: top;
Room Top: Picture Slider<br><br>
Offer: Picture Slider, Description 1 , Calendar, Booking 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, Booking 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: Price Booking 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>
== '''3. Customise Layouts''' ==
Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->LAYOUT. Choose the layout you want to use and click on "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 ===To upload pictures go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > 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===<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 what the template you want to show use and then click on "Restore default". ==== Customise modules====
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://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'''
File:Property_slider.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Property Slider</strong><br>[[Media:Property_slider.png|view large]]</p>
File:Property_description.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Property Description</strong><br>[[Media:Property_description.png|view large]]</p>
File:Policies.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Policies</strong><br>[[Media:Policies.png|view large]]</p>
File:Map.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Map</strong><br>[[Media:Map.png|view large]]</p>
File:Property_features.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Features</strong><br>[[Media:Property_features.png|view large]]</p>
</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 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) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER. 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. Make sure you activate all required settings.
*The "Policies" module will use display the policies you have entered in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. A link to policies on your web site can be please wherever you can enter descriptive texts. You can set up a "custom question" (Type= Checkbox, Use=Obligatory) in {{#fas:cog}} (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.
 
'''Room modules'''
File:Room_calendar.png<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Room Calendar</strong><br>[[Media:Room_calendar.png|view large]]</p>
File:Room_description.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Room Description</strong><br>[[Media:Room_description.png|view large]]</p>
File:Room_features.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Features</strong><br>[[Media:Room_features.png|view large]]</p>
</gallery>
File:Offer_slider.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Offer Slider</strong><br>[[Media:Offer_slider.png|view large]]</p>
File:Offer_picture.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Offer Picture</strong><br>[[Media:Offer_picture.png|view large]]</p>
File:Room_calendar.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Room Offer Calendar</strong><br>[[Media:Room_calendar.png|view large]]</p>
File:Pricetable.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Price Table</strong><br>prices will only display if booking of multiple rooms is not allowed<br>[[Media:Pricetable.png|view large]]</p>
File:Pricecalendar.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Price Calendar </strong><br>prices will only display if booking of multiple rooms is not allowed<br>[[Media:Pricecalendar.png|view large]]</p>
File:Button.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>ButtonOffer Select </strong><br>one room<br>[[Media:Button.png|view large]]</p>File:Select.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Offer Select</strong><br> (multi room booking)<br>[[Media:Select.png|view large]]</p>
File:Offer_description.png|<p style=" text-align: center"><strong>Offer Description</strong><br>[[Media:Offer_description.png|view large]]</p>
</gallery>
Note: Offer Calendars and Price Calendars can not be used in the same layout.
Position*The "Marketing Column" displays only in the modules "Price Table" and "Price Calendar". Go to {{#fas: cog}} (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 multiple 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 consists of 12 columns. The number of columns defines the width of the module.   [[Image:Booking_page.png|600px|link=]][[Media:Booking_page.png|view large]]  You can save your changes to this layout or under a different layout. The "Restore Default" option will remove all changes. ==== Style colors and fonts ====To customise colors and fonts go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > STYLE Current default setting are:  {| class="wikitable"| '''Setting '''|| '''Value'''|-|Body Background ||#f4f4f4|-|Content Background ||#f4f4f4|-|Content Text ||#424242|-|Link Color ||#008acc|-|Border Color ||#dfdfdf|-|Highlight Background From ||#ffffff|-|Highlight Background To ||#ffffff|-|Highlight Text ||#424242|-|Form Background ||#ffffff|-|Form Text ||#424242|-|Selected Dates Background ||none|-|Selected DatesText ||#222222|-|Available Dates Background ||#f2f2f2|-|Available Dates Text ||#424242|-|Request Dates Background ||#dddddd|-|Request Dates Text ||#777777|-|Not Available Dates Background ||#f2dede|-|Not Available Dates Text ||#a94442|-|Button Style ||flat|-|Button Background ||#008acc|-|Button Text ||#ffffff|-|Font ||Arial (Helvetica)|-|Font Size ||14px|-|} ==== Behaviour ====Changes on how the booking page opens and closes can be made in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > BEHAVIOUR == Internationalisation ===== Currency converter ===If you want to give guests the option to see your prices converted into other currencies you can activate a currency converter. Add for example &cur=EUR or &cur=USD to the URL to open the page with the conversion. If you are using Wordpress with a short code add cur=EUR or cur=USD to the short code. Go [[Developers|here]] for a complete 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 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 > 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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE >CONTENT. This is also where you can change the default warning messages which show when a room is not available. === Spam Protection ===You can protect yourself from spam via your booking page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > BEHAVIOUR. *Set "On Screen Captcha code" to "Must be Entered" so your guests will have to enter a captcha code to proceed the booking *Set "Code Sent to Email Address" to "Must be Entered" and your guest will only be able to proceed the booking after they enter a code that has been automatically sent to them.
=== Add a TripAdvisor review widget ===
Tripadvisor provides a code snippet for reviews.
Width on desktop and mobile: Each row which consists of 12 columns1. The number of columns defines Copy the width of the module. [[Image:row.png|600px|link=]][[Media:rowwidget code from your TripAdvisor account.png|view large]]
2. Add the code to your booking page
All You can add the code snippet into and editable field on the booking page. Click on "DescriptionEdit" then in the editor on "Source" Modules allow to enter text or html contentinsert the code into your booking pages source code.
Click on "Manage" to customise Make sure the settings of a module. All modules can be set to always display or which you want to be available via a linkuse is activated.
If === Triptease price comparison widget===To use this function you have activated one or more of these modules:*Room Description 1 ("Room more Details" on the adaptive booking page)*Offer Description 1 ("Offer Summary" on the adaptive booking page)*Offer Description 2 ("Offer need an account withTriptease. For more Details" on the adaptive booking page)*Marketing ColumnGo to information please see SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->ROOM CONTENT to enter the content for the modules[[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 {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Advanced HTML Settings"
If you have activated one or more of these modules:=== Google Font=== *Property Description 1 ("Header" on the adaptive booking See this [[Google_Font_on_Booking_Page|help page)*Property Description 3 ("Footer" on the adaptive booking page)Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENT and enter a "Header" and/or "Footer"]] for instructions.
=== Add Chat ===
Chat systems provide a script which you can add in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>" to add a chat to a property booking page or {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Insert in HTML <HEAD>" to add a chat to the the multi property booking page.
If you have activated one or more of these modules:==Use multiple layouts==*Property Description 1Go You can use up to SETTINGS->AGENCY->PROPERTIES and add a "Property Summary Description"6 different layouts at the same time.
NOTEThe default layout is defined in {{#fas: Some of these settings might be moved. This help page will always have the current location for each setting.== Pictures ==To upload pictures and assign them to modules go to cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE->PICTURESENGINE
== Colors and Fonts ==If you want to use multiple layouts you can set the number you want to use them under before you save. To customise colors and fonts go open another than the default layout add a parameter to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->STYLEthe URL. Example:
https://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&layout= Behaviour ==Changes on how the booking page opens and closes can be made in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->BEHAVIOUR2
== Content ==Additional messages will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress you can be added add a layout parameter to the booking page shortcode as explained 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 availableplugin settings.
The Facebook app uses the "default" layout which is set in SETTINGS-BOOKING PAGE. == Developers 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
*Add scripts e.g. for Google Analytics
*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 > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Advanced HTML Settings".
 
Custom Instruction:
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).ready(function() { $("#buttoncustominstruction").val("the new text"); });
</script>
 
Authorize.Net:
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).ready(function() { $("#buttonauthorizenet").val("the new text"); });
</script>
 
Paypal
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).ready(function() { $("#buttonpaypal").val("the new text"); });
</script>
[[:category:Developers |Here]] you can find more developer options.
== Switching Multiple properties ==If you have multiple properties you can use the multiple property booking page to displays all properties in your account. It links to the property booking page where the actual booking is made. == Change from Adaptive adaptive to responsive booking page==Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE and select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive. This setting will activate Layout 1. When you change from adaptive to Responsive Booking Page responsive you need to assign your pictures again. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING 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 are switching from select "Booking Page Version" = Responsive your live web site will change to the adaptive new design. If you just want to have a look you can do this adding &version =3 to the URL of the your booking page to . To see the different layouts also add the responsive layout number eg. &version most customisations =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 be automatically appliedapply 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.
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