Do you want your guests to be able to see all of your accommodation listings, learn their details and book directly? If so, then publish a Reservation system. From this article you will learn how to prepare, how to launch and what to set in the new Reservation system from BedBooking.
What should be done before starting the Reservation system
Before your first customers will see offers in the Reservation system, you must ensure that the information and prices that you will present in it are up-to-date. Here’s what we advise you on what to look for before you start configuring the Reservation system.
- Check accommodation prices. Go to Price List - Set Prices and see if the prices are up-to-date. People who want to book accommodation with you will see room offers with prices according to the Price list. If you are using seasonal price lists, pay attention to the prices for each date. In addition, if you are using partial occupancy, check that you have correctly set the amounts for a smaller number of people than the capacity of the room.
- Check that the contact details entered in the Profile tab are correct. This is important because your guests will see them in the Reservation system and confirmation when they decide to book with you.
- Decide how you want to accept payments for reservations. You have several forms to choose from. You can choose to pay on the spot, via bank transfer or online payment.
8 steps to start the Reservation system
1. Check if your Profile has already been filled out
This is necessary for the proper operation of the Reservation system. You can find more about completing your Profile here.
2. After logging in to the BedBooking application, go to Reservation system.
3. Set a URL address - a unique website address on the Internet where your Reservation system will be available.
Enter the URL, which is the unique web address on the Internet where your Reservation system will be available. For example, if you enter “villa-heaven” the address where your Reservation system will be available will be villa-heaven.bed-booking.com.
4. Customize the look of the Reservation system:
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- Add logo - There will be the same file in the Reservation system that was set in the profile. If you do not add a logo, the name of the object you entered in the "Profile" tab will be displayed in its place.
- Set the leading color - choose from the palette or enter a hex code (eg #EB9525) of the color you want the most important elements of the Reservation system to be, like buttons, date selection indicators etc. Avoid bright colors.
- Select the language in which the system will be displayed to your customers
5. Decide what you want to present.
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- You may choose not to show prices for children in order to sell accommodation at adult prices.
- You can enable food options to sell them with your accommodation.
- Remember that the prices and the method of settlement for accommodation, meals, additional services, local tax must be set in the Price list.
6. Add photos
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- Go to the Photos and regulations tab
- Select photos from your device and assign them to the appropriate room
The optimal size of the uploaded photo is 961x634 px.
7. Complete the regulations and privacy policy
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- Go to the Photos and regulations tab
- Enter a link to the previously published regulations / privacy policy, e.g. on your website or paste the content in the appropriate field
8. Remember to confirm the changes after editing with the Save button.
Now, when you enter the address you have set into your browser, you will see your property's Reservation system. You can put this address in social media, advertising materials, or simply provide it during phone calls.
Important
It is worth checking the entire booking process in your property. To do so, use the Preview mode. Thanks to this, you will be able to check how the booking is going on from the perspective of your future guest.
You can freely change the Reservation system settings also after its launch. However, remember that if you change the URL to a new one, the old one will stop working.