=== Plugin Name ===
Contributors: betterbook-pty-ltd
Tags: rental, booking system, booking calendar, bookings, reservations, appointment scheduling
Requires at least: 2.0
Tested up to: 5.2
Stable tag: trunk
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==

**BetterBook** is an online booking platform that enables you to take online bookings for events, classes and appointments from your WordPress website.

Simply sign up to BetterBook, embed the BetterBook plugin into any post or page and start taking online bookings and payments. 

*Appointment Scheduling*
- Define fixed business hours, time slots and more to match your workflow.
- Define different services for your customers to choose from, each with its own duration and price
- Define which information you require from your customers
- Automate communication to your customers with booking notifications and updates

*Events and Recurring Classes*
- Set up multiple class types or recurring classes at multiple locations
- Schedule bespoke events let BetterBook manage headcounts
- BetterBook manages your customer list and full reporting in the BetterBook mobile app
- Automate communication to your customers with booking notifications and event updates


*Accept online payments*
We support multiple payment service providers for taking online payments from customers   

*Works with any theme*
The rental plugin is fully responsive and works perfectly with any theme, on any device, even alongside e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce.

*Mobile App*
Download the BetterBook mobile app to manage your business and set up the booking page exactly how you want it.

== Installation ==
Install the BetterBook Plugin in your WordPress admin by going to *Plugins* > *Add New* and searching for *'BetterBook'* or -if doing a manual install- download the plugin and unzip into your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

= Configuration =

Sign up for a BetterBook account at https://www.betterbook.io/signup.  After validating your email, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your business.
You will receive your API key in your welcoming email after signing up.

In WordPress, navigate to `Settings -> BetterBook` and enter your API key in the provided field.

Now you can add the `[betterbook_widget]` shortcode to any page or post to activate the booking page in Wordpress.


== Screenshots ==

1. Appointment scheduling page
2. Customer information page
3. Checkout


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed short code in the readme file

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release