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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*The "Marketing Column" displays only in the modules "Price Table" and "Price Calendar". Go to {{#fas: cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > OFFERS Modules are placed to enter the content for the modules.*Offer Calendars and Price Calendars can not be used in rowsthe same layout. Each section can If you have one or more rowsmultiple offers the calendar will show the same availability for all offers.
Width on desktop and mobile: Modules are placed in rows. Each row which consists of 12 columns. The number of columns defines the width of the modulesection can have one or more rows.
[[ImageWidth on desktop and mobile:Each rowconsists of 12 columns.png|600px|link=]][[Media:rowThe number of columns defines the width of the module.png|view large]]
All "Description" Modules allow to enter text or html content[[Image:Booking_page. png|600px|link=]][[Media:Booking_page.png|view large]]
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
A There you can set if a module is shown on mobile devices*directly*via a link to policies *not at all (shown only on your web site can be please wherever you can enter descriptive texts.desktops)
'''Acknowledgement'''=== 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
You can set up === Add a "custom question" (Typelogo to your page == Checkbox, Use=Obligatory* Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) in 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 >PROPERTIES-PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE >-BOOKING QUESTIONS#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.
If required you === Spam Protection ===You can add a link for exampleprotect yourself from spam via your booking page in {{#fas: cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > BEHAVIOUR.
I accept the <a href=*Set "http://www.mywebsite.de/agbOn Screen Captcha code" target= to "_blankMust be Entered">terms and conditions </so your guests will have to enter a>.captcha code to proceed the booking
Replace www.mywebsite.de/agb with a link *Set "Code Sent to Email Address" to the terms "Must be Entered" and conditions on your web siteguest will only be able to proceed the booking after they enter a code that has been automatically sent to them.
=== Multiple languages ===You can set your default language and activate multiple languages2. Make sure you enter descriptive texts for all languages you want Add the code to use. If you are using an embedded booking page on a multilingual web site you can embed you your booking page with a different default language for each language version. Click [[Multilingual_Booking_Page|here]] for instructions
== Additional options ==General settings Make sure the module 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 you want to book one room or unit, multiple rooms or units of give the the choice. The setting use is available in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE->PAGE DESIGNactivated.
1. Copy the widget code from your TripAdvisor account=== Google Font=== See this [[Google_Font_on_Booking_Page|help page]] for instructions.
2. === 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 code to your the multi property booking page.
Make sure the module which you want to use The default layout is activated.defined in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE
==Use multiple layouts==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 layout parameter to the URL. Example:
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 ==
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=== 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.
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=== 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'''
</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 {{#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>
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->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.
===== Add a logo to your page ==Multiple languages ===* Go to SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGE-> PICTURES and choose You can set your file default language and importactivate multiple languages.* Scroll Make sure you enter descriptive texts for all languages you want to the picture and click 'Manage', scroll to the bottom of the use. If you are using an embedded booking 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 on a description if necessary, resize as required, click OK. Use the other features to position the image as multilingual web site you can embed you required (centre, left, right)booking page with a different default language for each language version.* Click Save[[Multilingual_Booking_Page|here]] for instructions.
====Policies==Mobiles ==You can enter your general policy Every module has additional settings which allow you to tailor the display on mobiles and cancellation policy in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTIONdesktops. 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 Emailavailable in "Layout" when you click on "Manage".
== 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.
=== 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.
== Internationalisation ===== Currency converter Add a review widget ===If you want to give guests the option to see your prices converted into Tripadvisor and many other currencies you can activate review servides provides a currency convertercode snippet for reviews. Add for example &cur=EUR or &cur=USD to the URL to open the page with the conversion 1. If you are using Wordpress with a short code add cur=EUR or cur=USD to Copy the short widget code. Go [[Developers|here]] for a complete list of currency codesfrom your TripAdvisor / review service account.
You can add the code snippet into and editable field on the booking page. Click on "Edit" then in the editor on "Source" to insert the code into your booking pages source code.
=== Allow enquiries when no Triptease price is found comparison widget===If To use this function you are using rates you can set "Allow Enquiry" = yesneed an account withTriptease. For more information please see [[Triptease. This will allow the guest to send an enquiry if you have availability but the system can not find a pricecom|here]]. 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 TripAdvisor review widget Cookie Consent===Tripadvisor provides You can use a code snippet for reviewstool 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"
==Use multiple layouts==You can add the code snippet into and editable field on the booking page. Click on "Edit" then in the editor on "Source" use up to insert 6 different layouts at the code into your booking pages source codesame time.
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 will display uses the "default " layoutwhich is set in SETTINGS-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: <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.
