How to Add Online Booking Options to Your Squarespace Website

How to Add Online Booking Options to Your Squarespace Website

By Michael Chen

December 27, 2024 at 04:02 AM

Online booking can be added to your site through three main methods:

Acuity Scheduling Integration

  • Built-in Squarespace solution for appointment and class bookings
  • Display scheduling page using the scheduling block
  • Can show all appointments or filter by specific types
  • Integrates directly with your Squarespace site

External Booking Pages

  • Link to third-party booking pages through:
    • Button blocks ("Book Now")
    • Navigation menu links
    • Text links within content areas

Custom Booking Widgets

  • Embed third-party booking services using code blocks
  • Requires Business or Commerce plan for JavaScript/iframe support
  • Implementation steps:
    1. Copy embed code from booking service
    2. Open page editor
    3. Add code block
    4. Paste embed code

Important Notes for Custom Widgets:

  • Code customizations not covered by standard support
  • May affect responsive design
  • Compatibility varies by template
  • Future platform updates could impact functionality

For advanced customization needs, consider:

  • Consulting general code customization guides
  • Visiting the Squarespace Forum
  • Hiring a Squarespace Expert

These solutions allow flexible integration of booking capabilities while maintaining your site's professional appearance and functionality.

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