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WpBookingly

WpBookingly is a flexible appointment booking plugin for WordPress, perfect for service-based businesses.

Installation & Setup​

Install the WpBookingly service booking plugin via WordPress admin, zip upload, or FTP, then run the setup wizard to configure your booking system.

Plugin Installation​

  • Install via WordPress admin: Plugins > Add New, search for "WpBookingly"
  • Upload the Pro version zip from MagePeople after purchase
  • WooCommerce is required as a dependency
  • Install MagePeople PDF Support for PDF ticket features

Setup Wizard​

  • Run the quick setup wizard upon activation
  • Select your industry (Consultation, Salon, Car Wash, Repair, etc.)
  • Configure timezone, currency, and service labels
  • Enable mobile optimization for on-the-go bookings

Service Management​

Create and manage services with custom pricing, duration, categories, and extra options for your appointment booking system.

Creating Services​

  • Go to Service Booking > Add New Service Booking
  • Set service title, subtitle, and description
  • Configure pricing: fixed, tiered, or custom rates
  • Add extra services with individual pricing

Service Categories & Options​

  • Organize services into categories for easy browsing
  • Set service duration in minutes or hours
  • Add images and gallery for each service
  • Manage multiple service locations

Staff & Scheduling​

Manage staff members, assign them to services, configure schedules, and set availability with off days and time slots.

Staff Management (Pro)​

  • Add staff members with names, emails, and photos
  • Assign staff to specific services
  • Enable Google Calendar sync (Pro feature)
  • Import staff lists via CSV for faster setup

Schedule Configuration​

  • Set working days and hours per service
  • Configure time slot length and capacity
  • Define off days and holidays
  • Set advanced booking cutoff dates

Shortcode Guidelines​

Display booking forms, service lists, and appointment calendars anywhere on your site using shortcodes.

Booking Shortcodes​

  • Use shortcodes to embed booking forms on any page
  • Configure form styles: inline, horizontal, or vertical
  • Add progress bars to multi-step booking forms
  • Display service lists with category filtering

Display Options​

  • Show available time slots for selected dates
  • Display staff availability calendars
  • Embed service category grids
  • Use shortcode parameters for layout customization

Payment Integration​

Accept secure payments through WooCommerce integration with support for multiple payment gateways and booking management.

Payment Setup​

  • WooCommerce integration for all major payment gateways
  • Support for PayPal, Stripe, and local payment options
  • Configure deposit/partial payment options
  • Set up free consultations with $0 pricing

Order Management​

  • View and manage bookings from the dashboard
  • Auto-confirm or manual approval of bookings
  • Send booking confirmation emails automatically
  • Handle cancellations and rescheduling

General Guidelines​

Customize labels, translate the plugin, configure notifications, and manage customer communications for your booking system.

Customization​

  • Change service booking label and slug in settings
  • Translate the plugin using Loco Translate or WPML
  • Customize email notification templates
  • Configure customer-facing booking policies

Customer Experience​

  • Self-service booking management via email links
  • Mobile-friendly booking forms
  • Multi-step booking wizard for complex services
  • Integration with video conferencing (Zoom, etc.)

Service Dashboard & Wizard​

Manage your service listings dashboard, run the 4-step Add New Service wizard, assign staff, and set up discount coupons.

Bookings & Orders​

Track service orders, manage the daily Service Queue, view the booking calendar, and place manual bookings on behalf of customers.

Customer Booking Experience​

See how customers browse services, select sub-services and add-ons, pick a date/time and staff member, and complete checkout.

Analytics, Status & Privacy​

Review revenue analytics and booking trends, diagnose server/plugin health, and manage GDPR customer data requests.

FAQ​

Quick answers to common questions about installing, configuring, and using the WpBookingly appointment booking plugin.

Getting Started​

  • Do I need WooCommerce to use WpBookingly?
  • How do I create a new service booking?
  • Can I offer free consultations?
  • How do I display the booking form on a page?

Features & Troubleshooting​

  • How do I handle cancellations or rescheduling?
  • Can I integrate with Google Calendar?
  • How do I manage staff assignments?
  • How do I enable the attendee registration form?