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[[Category:Settings]][[Category:Prices_and_Availability]][[Category:Booking_Page_and_Widgets]]
==Add booking Widget to your web site ==Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE-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.
'''====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:
'''====Templates'''====
'''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.
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Go To customise the the booking page go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) BOOKING ENGINE >PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->LAYOUT and click on "Manage" for the layout you want to change and click on "Customise".
This [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=24226 demo] gives you an overview on To remove a module, click 'Position' and select 'not used' from the mayor modulesdrop 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".
*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.
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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
===== Add a logo to your page =====* Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE-ENGINE > PICTURES and choose your file and import.
A link to policies on === Spam Protection ===You can protect yourself from spam via your web site can be please wherever you can enter descriptive textsbooking page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > BEHAVIOUR.
'''Acknowledgement'''*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.
You can set up === Add a "custom question" (Type review widget == Checkbox, Use=Obligatory) in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->-BOOKING QUESTIONS#Tripadvisor and many other review servides provides a code snippet for reviews.
If required you can add a link for example: 2. Add the code to your booking page
I accept You can add the <a href=code snippet into and editable field on the booking page. Click on "http://www.mywebsite.de/agbEdit" target=then in the editor on "_blankSource">terms and conditions </a>to insert the code into your booking pages source code.
Replace www.mywebsite.de/agb with a link to Make sure the terms and conditions on your web site. == Internationalisation ===== Currency converter ===If module which 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 codesuse is activated.
will display layout 2. If you are using Wordpress === 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 layout parameter 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 shortcode as explained in the plugin settingsmulti property booking page.
The Facebook app will display ==Use multiple layouts==You can use up to 6 different layouts at the default layoutsame time.
== Additional options ==General settings which apply to all layouts like minimum/maximum number of guests, nights, type of price display etc. are in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN.=== 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 default layout is available defined in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN.ENGINE
=== Allow enquiries when no price is found ===If you are using rates want to use multiple layouts you can set "Allow Enquiry" = yes. This will allow the guest number you want to send an enquiry if use them under before you have availability but save. To open another than the system can not find default layout add a priceparameter to the URL. If you generally want to accept only "Requests" instead of confirmed bookings go to SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->RULES and set your "Booking Type" = RequestExample:
=== Add a TripAdvisor review widget https://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&layout==Tripadvisor provides a code snippet for reviews.2
1. Copy the widget code from your TripAdvisor account. will display layout 2. Add the code to your booking page You 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.
Custom Instruction: <code><script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $("#buttoncustominstructionbuttonauthorizenet").val("the new text"); }); </script></code>
Authorize.NetPaypal: <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $("#buttonauthorizenet").val("the new text"); }); </script>
Paypal <code><script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $("#buttonpaypal").val("the new text"); }); </script></code>
[[Category:How to]]
[[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.
==Add booking widget to your web site ==In This {{#fas:cog}} page explains how to use and customise the responsive version (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING WIDGETS you can choose from a range of the booking page.widgets
== 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.
*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
*Featues Features for property and rooms
*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
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.
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<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>
<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">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">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">Templage 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">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">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>
====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 and assign them to modules go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) BOOKING PAGE-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===
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://beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=24226 demo] gives you an overview on the mayor modules.
'''Property modules'''
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*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 {{#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->DESCRIPTIONapi-key. 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
==== 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 DESIGN-.=== 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 >BEHAVIOURPROPERTY BOOKING PAGE.
==== Content =Allow enquiries when no price is found ===Additional messages If you are using rates you can be added to the booking page in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGN->CONTENTset "Allow Enquiry" = yes. This is also where will allow the guest to send an enquiry if you have availability but the system can change the default warning messages which show when not find a room is not availableprice.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
* 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.
====Policies=Additional messages and warnings ===You Additional messages 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. in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE >CONTENT. You This is also where you can use template variables to add these texts for your confirmation message or Auto Action Emailchange the default warning messages which show when a room is not available.
*Set "On Screen Captcha code" to "Must be Entered" so your guests will have to enter a captcha code to proceed the booking
1. Copy the widget code from your TripAdvisor / review service account.
=== Multiple languages Triptease price comparison widget===You can set your default language and activate multiple languages. Make sure you enter descriptive texts for all languages you want to To use. If this function you are using need an embedded booking page on a multilingual web site you can embed you booking page with a different default language for each language versionaccount withTriptease. Click For more information please see [[Multilingual_Booking_PageTriptease.com|here]] for instructions.
==Use multiple layouts= Cookie Consent===If you want You can use a tool like https://cookieconsent.insites.com/download/ to use multiple layouts generate a script which you can add a layout parameter to the URL. Examplein {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPER "Advanced HTML Settings"
=== Google Font=== See this https://www[[Google_Font_on_Booking_Page|help page]] for instructions.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13437&layout=2
== 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: <code> <script type="text/javascript">$(document).ready(function() { $("#buttoncustominstruction").val("the new text"); }); </script></code> Authorize.Net:
[[:category:Developers |Here]] you can find more developer options.
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.
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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.
