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|title=Bookings on Facebook - SimplyBook.me

|description=Allow clients to book directly through your Facebook page. Increase visibility and bookings effortlessly. Get started today!

|titlemode=append

|keywords=faq, frequently asked questions, booking software, appointment system questions, appointments online, calendar software, booking system, booking calendar, scheduling software, online appointment scheduling, online scheduling, setup, setup help, support, help content

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*It is possible to connect booking option to Facebook Business and Instagram Business pages. This functionality cannot be added to a personal page.

*The booking option is not shown on desktop Instagram version and can be used via mobile apps only.

*Bookingtroll theme is used for the booking widget by default. If you wish to change the styling please upgrade to Premium to select the desired theme and be able to use [[~~Custom_Features#Custom_CSS~~|Custom CSS]] adjustments.

*Bookingtroll theme is used for the booking widget by default. If you wish to change the styling please upgrade to Premium to select the desired theme and be able to use [[Special:MyLanguage/Custom CSS custom feature|Custom CSS]] adjustments.

*The widget look may differ depending on Facebook preferences for different devices and applications

:'''Video tutorial available '''~~[[File:Youtube-Logo.png|link=https:~~/~~/www.~~youtube~~.com~~/~~watch?v=9o5fJkZD384&feature=youtu.be]]~~

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:'''Video tutorial available '''<youtube>9o5fJkZD384</youtube>

==How to add and use booking option to Facebook/Instagram business page==

:1. Enable Facebook & Instagram Bookings custom feature on your Custom Features page.

[[File:Facebook and insta bookings enable path.png | border| center]]

[[File:Facebook and insta bookings enable path redesigned.png|1200px | border| center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/0/06/Facebook_and_insta_bookings_enable_path_redesigned.png]]

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:2. Login to your Facebook/Instagram business account(s) in another browser tab.

:3. Go back to SimplyBook.me interface and click on Settings near Facebook & Instagram Bookings.

[[File:Facebook ~~and~~ insta bookings settings path.png|border|center]]

[[File:Facebook & insta bookings settings path redesigned.png|1200px|border|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/b/b6/Facebook_%26_insta_bookings_settings_path_redesigned.png]]

:4. Click on Connect with Facebook button on the page you see.

[[File:~~Facebook and insta bookings settings overview~~.png |border|center]]

[[File:Connect with facebook button redesigned.png|1200px |border|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/3/32/Connect_with_facebook_button_redesigned.png]]

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:5. You will be redirected to Facebook interface to manage the permissions and connection to SimplyBook.me.

:Please follow the steps 1-5 displayed below.

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[[File:Facebook and insta new steps.png|border|center]]

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:6. Now you will have your services shown on your Facebook page with Book buttons next to them or Book now button under the page banner that will redirect your clients to your booking site.

:(the representation options depend on your Facebook business page)

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==How to remove Book button from Facebook/Instagram pages==

:1. Navigate to Custom Features -> Facebook & Instagram Bookings -> Settings on SimplyBook.me side.

[[File:Facebook ~~and~~ insta bookings settings path.png|boredr|center]]

[[File:Facebook & insta bookings settings path redesigned.png|1200px|boredr|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/b/b6/Facebook_%26_insta_bookings_settings_path_redesigned.png]]

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:2. Click on Logout at the top of the page.

[[File:Facebook ~~and~~ insta ~~new~~ logout.png|border|center]]

[[File:Facebook & insta logout path redesidned.png|1200px|border|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/1/16/Facebook_%26_insta_logout_path_redesidned.png]]

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==How to add and use booking option on Instagram only==

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==How to remove Book option from Instagram business page==

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=Call-to-action button for Facebook fan page=

:1. Go to your ~~Page’s~~ cover photo and ~~click~~ + Add ~~a Button~~

:1. Go to your Facebook business page cover photo, click on three dots below the cover image and select Add action button

~~<nomobile>~~[[File:Fb add button.png | center]]</~~nomobile~~>

[[File:Fb new add action button.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/b/b3/Fb_new_add_action_button.png]]

<~~mobileonly~~>[[File:~~M add booking~~ button ~~step 2~~ new.png | center]]</~~mobileonly>~~

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:2. You can choose "Book now" or "Reserve" options as a call-to-action and then choose [https://simplybook.me/en/ SimplyBook.me]. That way you will enable [[Special:MyLanguage/Facebook and Instagram Bookings]] custom feature

[[File:Fb action button new book.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/6/64/Fb_action_button_new_book.png]]

:3. If you need to have a button leading to your booking website you can select "Contact us" or "Learn more" in that popup

[[File:Fb new contact us action.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/4/49/Fb_new_contact_us_action.png]]

:2. ~~Choose~~ your ~~call-~~to~~-action, then select ~~Link to website~~<~~/span~~> ~~option and enter~~ the ~~URL for~~ your booking ~~site.

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~~ ~~

[[File:~~Fb book now option~~.png| ~~border~~|center]]

:3. Paste your booking website link to the corresponding field and save settings.

[[File:Add link to fb button.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/0/03/Add_link_to_fb_button.png]]

:4. As the result you will have the action button with the text "Contact us" or "Learn more" that will lead to your booking website.

[[File:Image.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/3/34/Image.png]]

:3. Click on Finish and you will get the button Book Now as a result, so that your clients will be able to click on it, go to your booking site and book your services.

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~~<nomobile>[[File:Add booking button result.png | center]]~~</~~nomobile~~>

<~~mobileonly>[[File:M add booking button result.png | center]]</mobileonly~~>

<~~br><br~~>

=How to add a Facebook Messenger chat to your booking page=

:'''Video tutorial available '''~~[[File:Youtube-Logo.png|link=https:/~~/~~www.~~youtube~~.com~~/~~watch?v=PuFFtCOksc8]]~~

:'''Video tutorial available '''<youtube>PuFFtCOksc8</youtube>

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+|description=Allow clients to book directly through your Facebook page. Increase visibility and bookings effortlessly. Get started today!
+|titlemode=append
+|keywords=faq, frequently asked questions, booking software, appointment system questions, appointments online, calendar software, booking system, booking calendar, scheduling software, online appointment scheduling, online scheduling, setup, setup help, support, help content
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 *<span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">It is possible to connect booking option to Facebook Business and Instagram Business pages. This functionality cannot be added to a personal page.</span><br>
 *<span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">The booking option is not shown on desktop Instagram version and can be used via mobile apps only.</span><br>
-*<span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Bookingtroll theme is used for the booking widget by default. If you wish to change the styling please upgrade to Premium to select the desired theme and be able to use <span style="background-color:#cdeffc; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">[[Custom_Features#Custom_CSS|Custom CSS]]</span> adjustments.</span><br>
+*<span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Bookingtroll theme is used for the booking widget by default. If you wish to change the styling please upgrade to Premium to select the desired theme and be able to use <span style="background-color:#cdeffc; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">[[Special:MyLanguage/Custom CSS custom feature|Custom CSS]]</span> adjustments.</span><br>
 *<span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">The widget look may differ depending on Facebook preferences for different devices and applications</span><br>
 <br><br>
-:'''Video tutorial available '''[[File:Youtube-Logo.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o5fJkZD384&feature=youtu.be]]
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+<!--T:3-->
+:'''Video tutorial available '''<p><youtube>9o5fJkZD384</youtube></p>
 <br><br>
 ==How to add and use booking option to Facebook/Instagram business page==
 <br><br>
 :1. Enable <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Facebook & Instagram Bookings</span> custom feature on your <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Custom Features</span> page.
-[[File:Facebook and insta bookings enable path.png | border| center]]
+[[File:Facebook and insta bookings enable path redesigned.png|1200px | border| center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/0/06/Facebook_and_insta_bookings_enable_path_redesigned.png]]
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+</translate>
+<translate>
+<!--T:4-->
 :2. Login to your Facebook/Instagram business account(s) in another browser tab.
 <br><br>
 :3. Go back to SimplyBook.me interface and click on <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Settings</span> near <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Facebook & Instagram Bookings.</span>
-[[File:Facebook and insta bookings settings path.png|border|center]]
+[[File:Facebook & insta bookings settings path redesigned.png|1200px|border|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/b/b6/Facebook_%26_insta_bookings_settings_path_redesigned.png]]
 <br><br>
 :4. Click on <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Connect with Facebook</span> button on the page you see.
-[[File:Facebook and insta bookings settings overview.png |border|center]]
+[[File:Connect with facebook button redesigned.png|1200px |border|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/3/32/Connect_with_facebook_button_redesigned.png]]
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+</translate>
+<translate>
+<!--T:5-->
 :5. You will be redirected to <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Facebook</span> interface to manage the permissions and connection to SimplyBook.me.<br>
 :Please follow the steps 1-5 displayed below.<br>
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 [[File:Facebook and insta new steps.png|border|center]]
 <br><br>
+</translate>
+<translate>
+<!--T:6-->
 :6. Now you will have your services shown on your Facebook page with <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Book</span> buttons next to them or <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Book now</span> button under the page banner that will redirect your clients to your booking site.<br>
 :(the representation options depend on your Facebook business page)
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 <br><br>
 <br><br>
+</translate>
+<translate>
+<!--T:7-->
 ==How to remove Book button from Facebook/Instagram pages==
 <br><br>
 :1. Navigate to <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Custom Features</span> -> <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Facebook & Instagram Bookings</span> -> <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Settings</span> on SimplyBook.me side.
-[[File:Facebook and insta bookings settings path.png|boredr|center]]
+[[File:Facebook & insta bookings settings path redesigned.png|1200px|boredr|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/b/b6/Facebook_%26_insta_bookings_settings_path_redesigned.png]]
 <br><br>
+</translate>
+<translate>
+<!--T:8-->
 :2. Click on <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Logout</span> at the top of the page.
-[[File:Facebook and insta new logout.png|border|center]]
+[[File:Facebook & insta logout path redesidned.png|1200px|border|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/1/16/Facebook_%26_insta_logout_path_redesidned.png]]
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 ==How to add and use booking option on Instagram only==
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+<!--T:10-->
 ==How to remove Book option from Instagram business page==
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 =Call-to-action button for Facebook fan page=
 <br><br>
-:1. Go to your Page’s cover photo and click <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">+ Add a Button</span>
+:1. Go to your Facebook business page cover photo, click on three dots below the cover image and select <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Add action button</span>
 <br>
-<nomobile>[[File:Fb add button.png | center]]</nomobile>
+[[File:Fb new add action button.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/b/b3/Fb_new_add_action_button.png]]
-<mobileonly>[[File:M add booking button step 2 new.png | center]]</mobileonly>
+<br><br>
+</translate>
+<translate>
+<!--T:12-->
+:2. You can choose "Book now" or "Reserve" options as a call-to-action and then choose [https://simplybook.me/en/ SimplyBook.me]. That way you will enable [[Special:MyLanguage/Facebook and Instagram Bookings]] custom feature
+[[File:Fb action button new book.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/6/64/Fb_action_button_new_book.png]]
+<br><br>
+:3. If you need to have a button leading to your booking website you can select "Contact us" or "Learn more" in that popup
+[[File:Fb new contact us action.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/4/49/Fb_new_contact_us_action.png]]
 <br><br>
-:2. Choose your call-to-action, then select <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Link to website</span> option and enter the URL for your booking site.
+</translate>
-<br>
+<translate>
-[[File:Fb book now option.png| border|center]]
+<!--T:13-->
+:3. Paste your booking website link to the corresponding field and save settings.
+[[File:Add link to fb button.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/0/03/Add_link_to_fb_button.png]]
+<br><br>
+:4. As the result you will have the action button with the text "Contact us" or "Learn more" that will lead to your booking website.
+[[File:Image.png|1200px|center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/3/34/Image.png]]
 <br><br>
-:3. Click on <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Finish</span> and you will get the button <span style="background-color:#d4f8e5; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">Book Now</span> as a result, so that your clients will be able to click on it, go to your booking site and book your services.
+</translate>
-<nomobile>[[File:Add booking button result.png | center]]</nomobile>
+<translate>
-<mobileonly>[[File:M add booking button result.png | center]]</mobileonly>
-<br><br>
+<!--T:14-->
 =How to add a Facebook Messenger chat to your booking page=
-:'''Video tutorial available '''[[File:Youtube-Logo.png|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuFFtCOksc8]]
+:'''Video tutorial available '''<p><youtube>PuFFtCOksc8</youtube></p>
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+</translate>