How to integrate Calendly in any listing?

Introduction

Calendly provides a user-friendly and efficient solution for seamlessly integrating the "Book Now" widget into any listing on your online directory. This versatile and adaptable tool is particularly invaluable for businesses operating in appointment-driven industries, such as barbershops, hair salons, or any establishment that relies on scheduled appointments to manage their services.

By following these detailed instructions, you can effortlessly incorporate Calendly into your listings, enhancing the convenience and accessibility of your appointment booking process. Whether you're a small boutique salon or a bustling barbershop, Calendly's functionality can streamline and simplify the way you manage appointments, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.

Note: The Calendly integration is dependent on the "HTML Editor for Listing Descriptions" plugin to be successfully installed. This plugin is sold separately, please, check this link for more details: HTML Editor for Listing Descriptions or contact your dedicated sales representative to purchase your plugin.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Create a Calendly Account

Visit https://calendly.com/signup and create a new account.
Check your inbox for a confirmation link.

2. Set Up Your Calendly Account

Enter your business name, creating a unique URL for your Calendly account.
Set your time zone. Click on "Continue".

Connect Calendly to your preferred calendar service, or skip this step.

Set your business's working hours. Click "Continue"

3. Create Events in Calendly

Click on "New Event Type" to create different events for your services.

Choose between one-to-one or group events. Opt for one-to-one and provide details for the service schedule.
Set the event name, location, description, and link name.
Click "Save & Close."

Make as many events as you wish, one for each different service the business offers.

4. Generate Calendly Widget Code

Once you are done, click on the gear icon and select "Add to Website."

Choose "Inline Embed" and click "Continue."
Click on "Copy Code" button.

5. Add Calendly to Your Listing

Go to Content, then click on Listings, and select the desired listing to edit its page.

In the Description field, click on the Source button.

Note: The Calendly integration is dependent on the "HTML Editor for Listing Descriptions" plugin to be successfully installed. This plugin is sold separately, and if your site does not have the description field exactly as showcased above, check this link for more details: HTML Editor for Listing Descriptions or contact your dedicated sales representative to purchase your plugin.

Paste the Calendly code at the end of the description or where you want the widget to appear.
Click "Save Changes."

6. View Your Calendly Widget

Access the front end of your listing
Your new Calendly widget should now be available in your listing.

Disclaimer: eDirectory is not affiliated with Calendly, and neither eDirectory nor its team is responsible for training external integrations and/or third-party tools.

Conclusion

By meticulously following these steps, you can significantly enhance the quality of your listings with the innovative functionality of Calendly. This will ultimately result in providing a seamless and convenient booking experience for your users, thereby improving overall user satisfaction and engagement.