Booking Site Inventory Layout Views Explained
Inventory layouts determine how available items, dates, and time slots appear on your booking site. Each layout offers unique customization settings to suit your business needs. Below are the details for each available layout and its configurable options.
1. Grid with Time Slots
Description:
- Display available time slots in a grid format.
Settings:
- View Options:
- Grid and List View
- Grid View Only
- List View Only
Additional Settings:
- Remove the ability for customers to sort items on the grid/list page (not recommended).
2. Grid/List + Sidebar
Description:
Combine a grid or list view of items with a sidebar for filters and availability.
Settings:
- View Options:
- Grid and List View
- Grid View Only
- List View Only
Additional Settings:
- Remove the ability for customers to sort items on the grid/list page (not recommended).
3. Filterable List
Description:
List items in a filterable format with dates and time slots.
Settings:
- Days in Advance:
- Select how many days of availability to display (max 7).
- Availability Content & Colors:
- Customize text and background colors for each time slot type:
- Fully Available Time Slots (e.g., Book Now)
- Partially Booked Time Slots
- Sold Out Time Slots
- Fully Blocked Time Slots
- ‘Call to Book’ Time Slots
- Customize text and background colors for each time slot type:
- Additional Settings:
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- Remove the ability for customers to filter items on the filterable list page (not recommended)
- Remove days from filterable list, if no availability is created (not recommended)
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- Remove times that have already been booked (not recommended)
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- Remove times that are blocked or closed (not recommended)
4. Grid/List + Calendar
Description:
Display items in grid/list format alongside a calendar for date selection.
Settings:
- Availability Content & Colors:
- Customize text and background colors for each time slot type:
- Fully Available Time Slots (e.g., Book Now)
- Partially Booked Time Slots
- Sold Out Time Slots
- Fully Blocked Time Slots
- Closed Time Slots
- ‘Call to Book’ Time Slots
Additional Settings:
- Remove the ability for customers to sort items on the grid/list (not recommended)
- Force timetable view for times on the weekly calendar
5. Filterable Calendar
Description:
Display items in a calendar view with filterable dates and time slots.
Settings:
- Availability Content & Colors:
- Similar to Filterable List and Grid/List + Calendar layouts.
•Additional Settings:
- Force timetable view for times on the weekly calendar.
Activating a Layout
- Navigate to Inventory Layouts in your Booking Site Settings.
- Select the desired layout.
- Adjust the settings as required.
- Click Activate Layout to enable it.
By configuring these layouts, you can tailor the way your inventory appears to customers, ensuring a smooth and clear booking process.