Bookly Stripe (Add-on)

Introduction to Bookly Stripe Add-on

Bookly is a popular plugin for WordPress that allows you to create and manage online bookings for your business. One of the most popular payment gateways for online bookings is Stripe, a secure and reliable payment processing platform. The Bookly Stripe add-on is a plugin that integrates Bookly with Stripe, enabling you to accept online payments for your bookings. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and using the Bookly Stripe add-on.

Step 1: Installing the Bookly Stripe Add-on

To start using the Bookly Stripe add-on, you need to install it on your WordPress website. Here's how:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the Plugins page.
2. Click on the "Add New" button and search for "Bookly Stripe".
3. Click on the "Install Now" button to install the plugin.
4. Once installed, click on the "Activate" button to activate the plugin.

Step 2: Configuring the Bookly Stripe Add-on

After installing and activating the Bookly Stripe add-on, you need to configure it to connect it with your Stripe account. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the Bookly settings page by clicking on the "Bookly" menu item in the WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on the "Payment Gateways" tab and then click on the "Stripe" tab.
3. Click on the "Connect to Stripe" button to connect your Stripe account with Bookly.
4. Enter your Stripe API key and secret key in the respective fields. You can find these keys in your Stripe dashboard.
5. Click on the "Save Changes" button to save your configuration.

Step 3: Setting up Payment Options

Once you have configured the Bookly Stripe add-on, you need to set up your payment options. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the Bookly settings page and click on the "Payment Gateways" tab.
2. Click on the "Stripe" tab and then click on the "Payment Options" tab.
3. Select the payment options you want to offer to your customers, such as credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer.
4. Set the payment amounts and fees for each payment option.
5. Click on the "Save Changes" button to save your payment options.

Step 4: Creating a Booking Form

Now that you have set up your payment options, you need to create a booking form that will allow your customers to book an appointment with you. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the Bookly settings page and click on the "Forms" tab.
2. Click on the "Create Form" button to create a new booking form.
3. Choose the services and staff members you want to offer in your booking form.
4. Set the form settings, such as the form title, description, and submit button text.
5. Click on the "Save Changes" button to save your booking form.

Step 5: Adding the Booking Form to Your Website

Now that you have created a booking form, you need to add it to your website. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the Bookly settings page and click on the "Forms" tab.
2. Click on the "Embed Form" button to embed the booking form on your website.
3. Choose the page or post where you want to embed the booking form.
4. Click on the "Save Changes" button to save your changes.

Step 6: Testing the Booking Form

Finally, you need to test the booking form to make sure it is working correctly. Here's how:

1. Go to the page or post where you embedded the booking form.
2. Fill out the booking form with some sample data.
3. Click on the "Submit" button to submit the form.
4. Check your Stripe dashboard to see if the payment has been processed successfully.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to set up and use the Bookly Stripe add-on to accept online payments for your bookings.