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    5454This new functionality brings a more modern, user-friendly, and flexible way to create forms in Booking Calendar, making form setup faster, clearer, and much more convenient for website owners.
    5555
    56 > <strong>Full Day Bookings - Drag and Drop Booking Form Builder</strong><br />
    57 > Easily configure Booking Calendar for full-day bookings with the new Drag and Drop Booking Form Builder. The new Booking Calendar Form Builder makes it much easier to create flexible booking forms without manually editing form code. It is a simple and visual way to build booking forms for different use cases directly inside WordPress.
    58 
    59 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_svjKULkc0
    60 
    61 > <strong>Create a Time Slots Booking Form in minutes with the new Booking Calendar Form Builder.</strong><br />
    62 
    63 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hV11Cfc61Q
    64 
    65 = Setup Wizard! =
    66 > <strong>Easy Time Appointments Configuration for your Bookings</strong><br />
    67 > Set up **appointment booking system** in less than 2.5 minutes. Designed with a user-friendly flow, the wizard takes you step-by-step through key settings, including booking type selection, calendar appearance, availability preferences, and more. This step-by-step setup helps you get your booking system ready for your business quickly and easily.
    68 
    69 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYJWZJBFwXw
    70 
    71 > <strong>Changeover Multi-Day Bookings - Setup Wizard (Pro)</strong><br />
    72 > Configure multi-day bookings with specific check-in and check-out days, clearly marked with diagonal or vertical lines. Perfect for bookings that require split days. <br>**Available Pro versions**.
    73 
    74 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCQ9JmHR8w4
    75 
    7656= Perfect solution for any booking logic =
    7757
     
    9373- Or any other service where booking for a specific time is required
    9474
    95 ### Simple steps to get started
     75### Full Day Bookings - Drag and Drop Booking Form Builder
     76> Easily configure Booking Calendar for full-day bookings with the new Drag and Drop Booking Form Builder. The new Booking Calendar Form Builder makes it much easier to create flexible booking forms without manually editing form code. It is a simple and visual way to build booking forms for different use cases directly inside WordPress.
     77
     78https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_svjKULkc0
     79
     80### Create a Time Slots Booking Form in minutes with the new Booking Calendar Form Builder
     81
     82https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hV11Cfc61Q
     83
     84= Setup Wizard! =
     85> <strong>Easy Time Appointments Configuration for your Bookings</strong><br />
     86> Set up **appointment booking system** in less than 2.5 minutes. Designed with a user-friendly flow, the wizard takes you step-by-step through key settings, including booking type selection, calendar appearance, availability preferences, and more. This step-by-step setup helps you get your booking system ready for your business quickly and easily.
     87
     88https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYJWZJBFwXw
     89
     90### Changeover Multi-Day Bookings - Setup Wizard (Pro)
     91> Configure multi-day bookings with specific check-in and check-out days, clearly marked with diagonal or vertical lines. Perfect for bookings that require split days. <br>**Available Pro versions**.
     92
     93https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCQ9JmHR8w4
     94
     95== Installation ==
     96
     97Installing the plugin is easy. Just follow one of the following methods:
     98
     99= Install Booking Calendar from within Wordpress =
     100
     1011. Visit the plugins page within your dashboard and select ‘Add New’
     1022. Search for "Booking Calendar by oplugins"
     1033. Activate Booking Calendar from your Plugins page
     1044. You're done!
     105
     106
     107= Install Booking Calendar Manually =
     108
     1091. From the dashboard of your site, navigate to Plugins --> Add New.
     1102. Select the Upload option and hit "Choose File."
     1113. When the popup appears select the booking.zip or booking-x.x.zip file from your desktop. (The 'x.x' will change depending on the current version number).
     1124. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait as the upload completes.
     1135. When it's finished, activate the plugin via the prompt. A message will show confirming activation was successful.
     114
     115That's it! Just configure your settings and [insert booking form shortcode](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/insert-booking-calendar-into-page/ ) into a page, and you're on your way to receive the bookings. Need help getting things started? Check out our [FAQ](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/) and [video guides](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/help/) for help with settings and features.
     116
     117== Frequently Asked Questions ==
     118
     119Please see [FAQ](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/).
     120
     121= All you need to know about booking process =
     122
     123**Step 1: Select your desired date(s)**
     124Customers can select the date(s) they would like to book. The **Booking Calendar** plugin provides an easy-to-use calendar system that displays the availability of your property or service for those dates.
     125
     126**Step 2: Select a time-slot (optional)**
     127If you offer appointments or reservations at specific times, you can configure the booking form to allow customers to select an available time-slot. To learn how to set it up, please [watch this video](https://youtu.be/-pOTMiyp6Q8?t=28s "Video guide how to configure time slots in Booking Calendar Free version").
     128
     129**Step 3: Fill in Booking Form Fields**
     130The form will ask for information such as your name, contact information, and other details needed to approve the booking. The booking form fields are customizable, allowing you to configure fields required for the booking.
     131
     132**Step 4: Submit your booking and Receive Notification of New Booking**
     133After filling out the booking form, customers can submit the booking. The **Booking Calendar** plugin will notify the administrator about the new booking and send a confirmation email to customers that their booking has been received.
     134
     135**Step 5: Manage Bookings**
     136Administrators can manage all reservations from the modern and easy-to-use admin booking panel. Easily find the required bookings, check the booking details, and modify the booking if needed, then approve or decline this reservation. Customers will receive an email confirmation about the approval or cancellation of their booking.
     137
     138= Simple steps to get started =
    96139
    97140= 1. Add booking form or availability calendar to your page =
     
    110153**Import** your **Google Calendar** events or make **2 ways sync** of your events by using **.ics feeds** with various services such as Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, FlipKey, and more... Thanks to native integration with [Booking Manager](https://wordpress.org/plugins/booking-manager/) plugin.
    111154
    112 ### How it works?
     155= How it works? =
    113156
    114157- **Step 1:** Visitor select desired date(s) in calendar
     
    117160- **Step 4:** You receive a notification and manage the booking
    118161
    119 ### Awesome features:
    120 
    121 = New =
     162= Awesome features: =
     163
     164### Set Days Availability
    122165Super **easy set available/unavailable dates** in calendar with just three mouse clicks.
    123166
    124167In Booking Calendar you can define days as available or unavailable in just a few clicks. Simply select a range of days on the calendar, choose 'available' or 'unavailable' status, and apply. It's that simple!
    125168
    126 = General =
     169### General
    127170- **Modern** and **easy to use** interface.
    128171- The plugin is designed to be a suitable for a vast array of businesses.
     
    131174- **Multi language** support. Check all available languages at [this page](https://wordpress.org/plugins/booking/#support%20languages%20%28local%29 "Translations").
    132175
    133 = Easy to start using =
     176### Easy to start using
    134177Booking Calendar is an easy solution to start receiving bookings.
    135178You can quickly [add the booking calendar](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/insert-booking-calendar-into-page/) to your posts or pages using WordPress blocks or shortcodes. Additionally, you can add the booking calendar as a widget to your site's sidebar.
    136179Most of the settings come with predefined values and descriptions.
    137180
    138 = Bookings =
     181### Bookings
    139182- **Prevention of double bookings** - one booking per day or time slot.
    140183- Alternatively, you can allow **unlimited bookings for the same date** and time within the same calendar.
    141184- You can enable **pending bookings as available** in the calendar, which lets you receive multiple bookings for the same date until you manually approve one of them. You can receive as many bookings as you need to and stop receiving bookings on specific dates once you have approved a booking.
    142185
    143 = Timeslots bookings =
     186### Timeslots bookings
    144187**[Time slot bookings](https://youtu.be/-pOTMiyp6Q8?t=28s "Video guide how to configure time slots in Booking Calendar Free version")** are available in the Booking Calendar Free version, which allows you to receive bookings for available time-slots during a selected day. Customers can select time slots either in a time picker or from a dropdown list, depending on your settings at Settings General page in "Time Slots" section.
    145188
    146 = Calendar =
     189### Calendar
    147190- Select a **calendar skin** that matches your website design.
    148191- Or customize the calendar colors by [editing the CSS](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/change-skin-and-colors/) styles.
     
    154197- Show a legend on the calendar to help visitors understand the status of each day.
    155198
    156 = Booking Form =
     199### Booking Form
    157200Easily customize your booking form fields to capture all the necessary information for each booking. Choose which fields are required and which are optional, and customize field labels as needed. Plus, the booking form includes **CAPTCHA** support to prevent spam submissions.
    158201
    159 = Timeline =
     202### Timeline
    160203[Timeline view](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/shortcode-timeline/) allows you to display all your bookings in a yearly, monthly, or daily view on the front-end of your website, giving your visitors a quick and comprehensive overview of your schedule.
    161204
    162 = Booking Admin Panel =
     205### Booking Admin Panel
    163206- Easily manage your bookings with a modern and clear [Booking Listing](https://ps.w.org/booking/assets/screenshot-03.gif?rev=2870020) panel or with the intuitive [Calendar Overview](https://ps.w.org/booking/assets/screenshot-04.png?rev=2870020) mode.
    164207- The [Booking Listing](https://ps.w.org/booking/assets/screenshot-03.gif?rev=2870020) makes it very simple to find the required reservations. It provides searching by different criteria and immediate results based on keywords.
     
    168211- Get the number of new bookings on the **booking dashboard section**.
    169212
    170 = Google Calendar Integration =
     213### Google Calendar Integration
    171214- [Import events](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/import-gc-events/) from your **Google Calendar** to the Booking Calendar plugin.
    172215- With just one click, **add bookings to Google Calendar** from the Booking Listing page using export button near each booking(s).
    173216
    174 = Sync bookings =
     217### Sync bookings
    175218- Easily **import and export** events using .ics feeds or files with native integration with our [Booking Manager](https://wordpress.org/plugins/booking-manager/) plugin.
    176219- **[Import events](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/#sync)** from various sources, such as Airbnb, Booking.com, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, VRBO, FlipKey, and any other calendar that uses the .ics format.
     
    178221- **[Export bookings](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/#sync)** by configuring custom URL for your.ics feed. This feed can then be imported into services that use the .ics (iCal) format, such as Google Calendar or Airbnb, etc...
    179222
    180 = Email Notifications =
     223### Email Notifications
    181224Configure email confirmation to be sent to the site administrator and visitors for specific booking actions, such as new booking creation, approval or decline of bookings. You can customize the content and format of the emails, and also change the administrator email address to receive notifications.
    182225
    183 = Other settings =
     226### Other settings
    184227- Customizable **date format** for your bookings.
    185228- **Restriction of access** to plugin menus for standard WordPress user roles.
     
    187230And **much more**... Check ton of features in [premium versions](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/ "Booking Calendar Features list") of plugin.
    188231
    189 ### Premium Features in paid versions
    190 
    191 = Booking Calendar Personal (or higher versions) =
     232
     233= Premium Features in paid versions =
     234
     235### Booking Calendar Personal (or higher versions) =
    192236- [Multiple booking resources (calendars)](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#booking-resources) - create an unlimited number of booking resources (calendars), which can be your services, properties, or any other items that can be booked by visitors in separate unique calendars.
    193237- [Advanced configuration of booking form and emails](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#booking-form) - fully customize the appearance of your booking form and email templates.
    194238- [Manage bookings](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#manage-bookings) - perform various actions such as CSV export, adding notes, editing, duplicating, changing resources, and much more...
    195239
    196 = Booking Calendar Business Small (or higher versions) =
     240### Booking Calendar Business Small (or higher versions) =
    197241- [Online Payments](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#payments) - accept online payments for your bookings, with support for various payment gateways like **Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net, Redsys**, and more.
    198242- [Changeover Days](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#change-over-days) - enable **split bookings** marked by vertical or diagonal lines, allowing visitors to check out and check in on the same date.
     
    201245- [Advanced Hourly Bookings](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#times) - increase the flexibility of your Booking Calendar by allowing visitors to book specific start and end times or duration of time, ensuring precise scheduling for your services.
    202246
    203 =  Booking Calendar Business Medium (or higher versions) =
     247###  Booking Calendar Business Medium (or higher versions) =
    204248- [Seasonal Prices](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#rates) - customize the daily cost (rates) for different seasons or week days with fixed costs per day or as a percentage from original daily cost.
    205249- [Multi-Day Pricing](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#valuation-days) - set different cost of booking based on the number of selected days, and the ability to apply these costs only if the "Check In" day falls within a specific season.
     
    215259- [Unavailable time before or after a booking](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#unavailable-time-after-before-booking) - setting the number of minutes, hours, or days needed for cleaning or other services, applicable to bookings with time slots or change-over days feature.
    216260
    217 =  Booking Calendar Business Large (or higher versions) =
     261###  Booking Calendar Business Large (or higher versions) =
    218262- [Capacity and Availability](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#capacity) - set the  the maximum number of bookings that can be made per full day or time slots  in calendar, and ensure that dates in the calendar are only available until the capacity is reached.
    219263- [Search Availability](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#search) - allows your website visitors to quickly search for available booking resources such as properties or services by entering check-in/out dates and other criteria like the number of guests or specific amenities.
     
    221265- [Auto-Cancel Pending Bookings](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#pending-available) - enable automatic cancellation of pending bookings for specific dates when you approve booking for the same resource.
    222266
    223 =  Booking Calendar MultiUser version =
     267###  Booking Calendar MultiUser version =
    224268- [MultiUser Booking Admin Panels](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/features/#multiuser) - enable each registered WordPress user to have their own individual booking admin panel, where they can see and manage only their own bookings, resources, and settings. This includes the ability to configure their own booking form, receive notifications to own separate emails, and activate payment gateways for their own payment accounts.
    225 
    226 == Installation ==
    227 
    228 Installing the plugin is easy. Just follow one of the following methods:
    229 
    230 = Install Booking Calendar from within Wordpress =
    231 
    232 1. Visit the plugins page within your dashboard and select ‘Add New’
    233 2. Search for "Booking Calendar by oplugins"
    234 3. Activate Booking Calendar from your Plugins page
    235 4. You're done!
    236 
    237 
    238 = Install Booking Calendar Manually =
    239 
    240 1. From the dashboard of your site, navigate to Plugins --> Add New.
    241 2. Select the Upload option and hit "Choose File."
    242 3. When the popup appears select the booking.zip or booking-x.x.zip file from your desktop. (The 'x.x' will change depending on the current version number).
    243 4. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait as the upload completes.
    244 5. When it's finished, activate the plugin via the prompt. A message will show confirming activation was successful.
    245 
    246 That's it! Just configure your settings and [insert booking form shortcode](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/insert-booking-calendar-into-page/ ) into a page, and you're on your way to receive the bookings. Need help getting things started? Check out our [FAQ](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/) and [video guides](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/help/) for help with settings and features.
    247 
    248 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
    249 
    250 Please see [FAQ](https://wpbookingcalendar.com/faq/).
    251 
    252 = All you need to know about booking process =
    253 
    254 **Step 1: Select your desired date(s)**
    255 Customers can select the date(s) they would like to book. The **Booking Calendar** plugin provides an easy-to-use calendar system that displays the availability of your property or service for those dates.
    256 
    257 **Step 2: Select a time-slot (optional)**
    258 If you offer appointments or reservations at specific times, you can configure the booking form to allow customers to select an available time-slot. To learn how to set it up, please [watch this video](https://youtu.be/-pOTMiyp6Q8?t=28s "Video guide how to configure time slots in Booking Calendar Free version").
    259 
    260 **Step 3: Fill in Booking Form Fields**
    261 The form will ask for information such as your name, contact information, and other details needed to approve the booking. The booking form fields are customizable, allowing you to configure fields required for the booking.
    262 
    263 **Step 4: Submit your booking and Receive Notification of New Booking**
    264 After filling out the booking form, customers can submit the booking. The **Booking Calendar** plugin will notify the administrator about the new booking and send a confirmation email to customers that their booking has been received.
    265 
    266 **Step 5: Manage Bookings**
    267 Administrators can manage all reservations from the modern and easy-to-use admin booking panel. Easily find the required bookings, check the booking details, and modify the booking if needed, then approve or decline this reservation. Customers will receive an email confirmation about the approval or cancellation of their booking.
    268269
    269270= Privacy Notices =
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