Bookly Pluginis a leading WordPress booking plugin used by salons, clinics, tutors, consultants, and service providers. It offers:
- Online appointment scheduling
- SMS/email notifications
- Staff and service management
- WooCommerce and payment gateway integration
- Mobile-friendly booking forms
How to Install Bookly Plugin (Free & Pro)
Step 1: Install Bookly Free
- Go to Dashboard → Plugins → Add New
- Search for “Bookly”
- Click Install Now, then Activate
Step 2: Purchase Bookly Pro
- Buy from CodeCanyon
- Download the ZIP file
Step 3: Upload Bookly Pro
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Upload the Bookly Pro ZIP
- Click Install Now, then Activate
Step 4: Activate License
- Go to Bookly → Settings → License
- Enter your purchase code from CodeCanyon
Initial Configuration
1. Add Services
- Go to Bookly → Services
- Create categories (e.g., Haircut, Consultation, Therapy)
- Add duration, price, padding time, and visibility
2. Add Staff Members
- Go to Bookly → Staff Members
- Assign services, working hours, breaks, and holidays
- Add profile images and contact info
3. Customize Booking Form
- Go to Appearance → Booking Form
- Choose layout style, colors, and step order
- Enable/disable fields like extras, notes, or coupon codes
4. Set Up Notifications
- Go to Bookly → Notifications
- Customize SMS and email templates
- Enable reminders, confirmations, and follow-ups
5. Configure Payments
- Go to Bookly → Payments
- Enable PayPal, Stripe, or WooCommerce
- Set deposit options, tax, and currency
6. Sync with Google Calendar
- Go to Bookly → Google Calendar
- Connect via OAuth and assign staff calendars
- Enable real-time sync and conflict prevention
Front-End Integration
- Use shortcode:
[bookly-form] - Embed in any page or Elementor section
- Customize visibility with conditional logic or user roles
Optimization Tips
- Use WP Rocket or LiteSpeed Cache for speed
- Enable lazy loading for booking form assets
- Use Rank Math for SEO schema on service pages
- Compress images with ShortPixel
- Track conversions with Google Tag Manager
Who Should Use the Bookly Plugin?
- Salons & Spas: Haircuts, facials, massages
- Clinics & Therapists: Consultations, follow-ups
- Tutors & Coaches: Sessions, packages, group bookings
- Freelancers & Consultants: Strategy calls, audits
- Agencies: Build scalable booking systems for clients
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