How to Add an Acuity Scheduling Block to Your Website

How to Add an Acuity Scheduling Block to Your Website

By Michael Chen

November 26, 2024 at 09:04 PM

Book appointments directly on your site using the Acuity Scheduling Block. This integration allows visitors to schedule sessions without leaving your website.

Adding a Scheduling Block:

  1. Edit your page
  2. Click Add Block or an insertion point
  3. Select "Scheduling"
  4. Click the pencil icon to edit
  5. Choose your desired scheduler type
  6. Click Apply (for version 7.0)

Appointment selection page

Appointment selection page

Using Standalone Acuity Scheduling:

  1. Copy your scheduler URL from Acuity account
  2. Add Scheduling Block to your page
  3. Choose "Custom Link" in the dropdown
  4. Paste your Acuity URL
  5. Click Apply

Customization Options:

  • Modify design through Acuity's Customize Appearance panel
  • Add page password protection for exclusive access
  • Create members-only scheduling pages
  • Hide "Powered by Acuity" branding
  • Customize scheduler elements and appearance

Important Notes:

  • Requires an Acuity account
  • No Squarespace transaction fees
  • Paid Acuity plan needed for embedded calendars (standalone accounts)
  • All Squarespace Acuity plans support the scheduling block

To Edit Existing Blocks:

  1. Edit the page
  2. Click the scheduling block
  3. Click the pencil icon
  4. Make changes
  5. Save

For enhanced security, consider adding page passwords or restricting access to members only. This ensures only authorized visitors can book appointments through your scheduling system.

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