=== Bookster - WordPress Appointment Booking Plugin ===

Contributors: bookster
Donate link: https://wpbookster.com/
Tags: appointment booking, appointment scheduling, booking calendar, calendar, booking, appointment
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.4.2
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Advanced WordPress Appointment Booking System in a Simplified Interface

== Description ==

Bookster is a powerful and easy-to-use **WordPress appointment booking plugin** that allows you to create and manage appointments for your business. With Bookster, you can easily create a booking form, add multiple services, set availability, and accept payments via various methods.

Whether you're running an online or an onsite business, Bookster can help you quickly set up and use appointment scheduling functions, even if you don't have any technical experience.


###⚡️ FEATURES

- Create and manage appointments for your business
- Set availability for different services or products
- Accept payments through cash or Stripe
- Send automatic booking confirmation and reminder emails to your customers
- Get notifications when new appointments are booked
- Track your bookings, agents, revenue, and more

###🙌 BENEFITS

- Increase customer satisfaction by making it easy for them to book appointments
- Save time by automating the appointment booking process
- Improve your business's bottom line by accepting payments online
- Get insights into your booking and performance data to improve your business

**Is Bookster the right WordPress plugin for salons?**

If you need a free online booking system for salons and spas, Bookster offers these straightforward features to get you started:

- Easily create a customizable WordPress booking page to display your services, fees, and available agents online.
- It supports manual bookings and also customer self-books online.
- Responsive scheduling calendar allows for a super smooth booking experience on any device.
- Display your beauty services with stunning photos and custom text to attract your salon customers.
- You can prioritize therapists and staff members in each service based on their skillset and availability.
- To upgrade your salon business, explore the Bookster addons and equip your online front desk with top-notch features!


### COMPATIBILITY

Firstly, Bookster is compatible with all major WordPress themes. Also, it offers a variety of customization options so you can create a booking form that fits your needs.

Have a question? Just shoot it. Bookster is backed by a team of experienced developers who are committed to providing excellent support. 🤗

### THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS

The Bookster plugin relies on some 3rd party services to provide front-end booking calendars and process payments. These external integrations include:

- [stripe.com](https://stripe.com/docs/payments) to provide payment methods like bank debits or transfers.
- [fullcalendar.io](https://fullcalendar.io/docs/plugin-index) to render event calendar. [Check policy](https://fullcalendar.io/docs/content-security-policy)

> fullcalendar/core
> fullcalendar/daygrid
> fullcalendar/interaction
> fullcalendar/list
> fullcalendar/react
> fullcalendar/resource-daygrid
> fullcalendar/resource-timegrid
> fullcalendar/resource-timeline
> fullcalendar/timegrid


== Installation ==
Manual installation is easy and takes less than one minute.

1. Download the plugin from wordpress.org, unpack it, and upload the **[Bookster]** folder to your **wp-content/plugins/** directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins‘ menu in WordPress.
3. Go to the **Bookster** menu to start creating your booking scheduling system.

You’re done. Enjoy.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is there a premium version of this plugin? =
Yes, if you're looking for more advanced features, check out [Bookster Pro](https://wpbookster.com/).

= How can I get support if I got issues with Bookster? =
You can [create a new topic](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bookster/#new-topic-0), and we'll come back shortly for a quick fix. Otherwise, feel free to [contact us](https://wpbookster.com/support).


== Screenshots ==
1. User-friendly booking form 
2. Approve and update an appointment in the salon booking system
3. Manage the appointment booking calendar in WordPress dashboard
4. Step-by-step guide to setting up an online booking system with WordPress & Bookster 
5. Set up time slots and working hours
6. Add multiple services and service categories
7. Add agents and their availability
8. Customize and publish your WordPress appointment schedule booking system
9. Easily navigate your scheduling dashboard, manage bookings, and view performance

== Changelog ==


= 1.0 =
Jan 11, 2024 – Version 1.0
* Initial Release