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	'''The points to consider before you set up your Services as [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]]:'''<br>		'''The points to consider before you set up your Services as [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]]:'''<br>
	1. Each class will have a provider created(technically) and dedicated to it only. Please take this into account, since subscription levels depend on the number of Providers as well, and it is important to make sure you have the right fit for your needs.		1. Each class will have a provider created(technically) and dedicated to it only. Please take this into account, since subscription levels depend on the number of Providers as well, and it is important to make sure you have the right fit for your needs.
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	'''When to use [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] Feature?'''<br>		'''When to use [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] Feature?'''<br>
	1. For specific [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts\|calendar layout]].<br>		1. For specific [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts\|calendar layout]].<br>
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	2. For standalone events with separate attendees capacity.<br>		2. For standalone events with separate attendees capacity.<br>
	Once in a while you may have some one-time event that has a different number of spaces than you usually offer during regular working hours. Instead of trying to change your regular provider capacity (that can influence other services you have) we would recommend creating a [[Classes custom feature\|Class]] instead.<br>		Once in a while you may have some one-time event that has a different number of spaces than you usually offer during regular working hours. Instead of trying to change your regular provider capacity (that can influence other services you have) we would recommend creating a [[Classes custom feature\|Class]] instead.<br>

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	If you offer multiple services while being the only provider or having a few employees connected to them - this definitely will not be a prescription for setting up [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] over Services.<br>		If you offer multiple services while being the only provider or having a few employees connected to them - this definitely will not be a prescription for setting up [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] over Services.<br>
	In case you wonder if the [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] tool will fit your needs better, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Live Help Support.		In case you wonder if the [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] tool will fit your needs better, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Live Help Support.
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	'''When to use [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] Feature?'''<br>		'''When to use [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]] Feature?'''<br>
	1. For specific [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts\|calendar layout]].<br>		1. For specific [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts\|calendar layout]].<br>
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	Also, if your services are spread out a lot during the day, for example you have a morning session and then 9 in the evening only - the scrolling might be too extensive.<br>		Also, if your services are spread out a lot during the day, for example you have a morning session and then 9 in the evening only - the scrolling might be too extensive.<br>
	Please test this [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts\|layout]] in both desktop and mobile views first to ensure it fits your needs.		Please test this [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts\|layout]] in both desktop and mobile views first to ensure it fits your needs.
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	2. For standalone events with separate attendees capacity.<br>		2. For standalone events with separate attendees capacity.<br>
	Once in a while you may have some one-time event that has a different number of spaces than you usually offer during regular working hours. Instead of trying to change your regular provider capacity (that can influence other services you have) we would recommend creating a [[Classes custom feature\|Class]] instead.<br>		Once in a while you may have some one-time event that has a different number of spaces than you usually offer during regular working hours. Instead of trying to change your regular provider capacity (that can influence other services you have) we would recommend creating a [[Classes custom feature\|Class]] instead.<br>
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	3. You are used to working with the List of attendees.<br>		3. You are used to working with the List of attendees.<br>
	In case you need to see a list of attendees per each class you hold [[Booking_reports#Classes_report\|Classes report]] will be an excellent tool as it allows to filter the participants per each class event.		In case you need to see a list of attendees per each class you hold [[Booking_reports#Classes_report\|Classes report]] will be an excellent tool as it allows to filter the participants per each class event.
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	'''The points to consider before you set up your Services as [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]]:'''<br>		'''The points to consider before you set up your Services as [[Classes custom feature\|Classes]]:'''<br>
	1. Each class will have a provider created(technically) and dedicated to it only. Please take this into account, since subscription levels depend on the number of Providers as well, and it is important to make sure you have the right fit for your needs.		1. Each class will have a provider created(technically) and dedicated to it only. Please take this into account, since subscription levels depend on the number of Providers as well, and it is important to make sure you have the right fit for your needs.

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'''The points to consider before you set up your Services as [[Classes custom feature|Classes]]:''' 
1. Each class will have a provider created(technically) and dedicated to it only. Please take this into account, since subscription levels depend on the number of Providers as well, and it is important to make sure you have the right fit for your needs.
 
2. In majority of cases, you can set your Services under Manage -> Services, without having to create them under Manage -> [[Classes custom feature|Classes]]. 
If you offer multiple services while being the only provider or having a few employees connected to them - this definitely will not be a prescription for setting up [[Classes custom feature|Classes]] over Services. 
In case you wonder if the [[Classes custom feature|Classes]] tool will fit your needs better, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Live Help Support.
 
'''When to use [[Classes custom feature|Classes]] Feature?''' 
1. For specific [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts|calendar layout]]. 
Classes feature has an excellent [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts|layout]] connected to it, that will display your Services too.
Daily Classes [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts|calendar layout]] shows availability across all available services & classes on a given day.
It makes the booking process shorter and more straightforward and is quite popular with Fitness, Sports, Education spheres and more. 
'''Please note!''' the Daily Classes layout is not meant to show over 5-6 services at once (you can try Weekly Classes [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts|calendar layout]] instead). 
Also, if your services are spread out a lot during the day, for example you have a morning session and then 9 in the evening only - the scrolling might be too extensive. 
Please test this [[How_to_change_the_way_time_slots_are_shown#Calendar_Layouts|layout]] in both desktop and mobile views first to ensure it fits your needs.
 
2. For standalone events with separate attendees capacity. 
Once in a while you may have some one-time event that has a different number of spaces than you usually offer during regular working hours. Instead of trying to change your regular provider capacity (that can influence other services you have) we would recommend creating a [[Classes custom feature|Class]] instead. 
It will be completely independent from your regular services and providers.
 
3. You are used to working with the List of attendees. 
In case you need to see a list of attendees per each class you hold [[Booking_reports#Classes_report|Classes report]] will be an excellent tool as it allows to filter the participants per each class event.

Should I use Classes or Services - Revision history

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