How do you sync Google Calendar with the Bookingor WordPress plugin?
Steps for Seamless Calendar Integration
You sync Google Calendar with the Bookingor plugin by establishing a secure API connection between your WordPress site and your Google account. This process allows Bookingor to import existing events from your calendar and export new bookings directly into your schedule to prevent double bookings. By authorizing the integration within the plugin settings, you ensure that your availability remains consistent across both platforms.
I found that this bidirectional sync automates your calendar management, so you spend less time manually updating appointments and more time serving your clients. You gain full control over how the plugin handles conflicts and updates. Once you provide the necessary credentials through the Google Cloud Console, the plugin handles the data exchange in the background. You receive real-time updates as customers book slots on your site.
The Bookingor plugin includes several features that facilitate this connection and improve your appointment workflow:
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- Bidirectional synchronization between WordPress and Google Calendar.
- Automatic prevention of double bookings by blocking busy time slots.
- Real-time updates for new bookings and cancellations.
- Simple API key configuration process within the dashboard.
- Support for multiple calendars to organize different service types.
- Customizable synchronization frequency to suit your traffic levels.
- Conflict resolution settings for overlapping event management.
- Ability to manually trigger a sync if you need immediate updates.
You can test this integration by creating a test booking on your site after you finish the setup. Check your Google Calendar to confirm the entry appears correctly. If you encounter issues, verify that your API credentials have the correct permissions for the Calendar API. This setup saves hours of administrative work every week.
Ready to get started? Download the free Bookingor plugin from the WordPress directory, or upgrade to Bookingor Pro for advanced features and premium support.