=== Hydra Booking - All-in-One Appointment Management Solution === Contributors: themefic, hasanet, mdrejon, kamrul0424 Tags: Booking Plugin, hydra booking, booking form, ultimate booking form Requires at least: 5.4 Tested up to: 6.6 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.4 License: GPL-2.0+ License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt Hydra Booking is a powerful and flexible WordPress plugin designed to simplify the booking and appointment scheduling process for businesses of all types. == Description == **Hydra Booking** is crafted to make scheduling easy, efficient, and fully customizable to meet the unique needs of each business. 👉 Our Official Website: [Click Here](https://hydrabooking.com/) 👉 Buy Pro Version: [Click Here](https://hydrabooking.com/#pricing) 👉 Our [Documentation](https://themefic.com/docs/hydrabooking/) ### Key Features 1. **Powerful Dashboard and Analytics** - **Real-Time Booking Insights**: Monitor bookings, earnings, and completed and canceled appointments with options to view data daily, weekly, or monthly. - **Performance Analytics**: Visual reports provide insights into booking patterns and trends. - **Instant Notifications**: Receive real-time updates on bookings and site activity. 2. **Efficient Booking Management** - **Custom Scheduling**: Set appointment durations, intervals, and buffer times for optimal scheduling. - **Flexible Cancellations and Rescheduling**: Let attendees modify bookings based on your settings. - **Custom Attendee Forms**: Integrate with Contact Form 7, Fluent Forms, and others to capture booking details. 3. **Host and Team Coordination** - **Host Assignment**: Assign and manage hosts, including their availability and permissions. - **Role-Based Access**: Control host access to dashboards and settings. - **Independent Integrations**: Hosts can link their own CRM and video conferencing accounts (e.g., Mailchimp, Zoom). 4. **Advanced Availability and Scheduling Options** - **Flexible Availability**: Configure date-specific or indefinite availability. - **Buffer and Interval Control**: Set buffer times for seamless transitions. - **Recurring Events (Pro)**: Automate recurring bookings for clients. 5. **Diverse Meeting Types and Locations** - **Versatile Formats**: Support for one-on-one, one-to-group sessions. - **Location Flexibility**: Choose virtual, in-person, or phone-based meeting options. - **Custom Locations**: Add unique meeting location types. 6. **Integrated Payment Options** - **WooCommerce Integration**: Direct clients to WooCommerce’s secure checkout for payments. - **Multiple Payment Options**: Supports PayPal and Stripe for easy transactions. - **Flexible Pricing**: Designate certain bookings as free or paid. 7. **Automated Notifications and Reminders** - **Email Notifications**: Automate confirmation, cancellation, and reminder emails. - **Custom Notification Settings**: Tailor notifications by booking status. 8. **Seamless Integrations** - **CRM & Email Integration**: Connect with CRMs like Zoho and FluentCRM(upcoming). - **Calendar Sync**: Integrate with Google and Outlook calendars to avoid double bookings. - **Video Conferencing**: Automatic Zoom or Google Meet links for virtual appointments. - **Webhook Support (Pro)**: Transfer data across applications with ease. 9. **Flexible Booking Views and Export Options** - **List and Calendar Views**: Display bookings by list or calendar, sorted by daily, weekly, or monthly formats. - **Data Export**: Export bookings to CSV for detailed analysis. - **Custom Filters**: Locate bookings by host, date, or other parameters. 10. **Comprehensive Global and Host Settings** - **Global Time & Date Controls**: Centralized settings for time zones, start-of-week, and formats. - **Automatic Confirmations**: Simplify the process with automated confirmations and reschedules. - **Master Notification Control**: Manage all notifications from one place. 11. **Streamlined and User-Friendly Design** - **Frontend Booking**: Provide users with an easy-to-navigate booking system directly on the website. - **Responsive Design**: Optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. - **Built by Industry Experts**: Created by developers experienced in booking systems, HydraBooking offers a reliable solution for diverse booking needs. == Installation == 1. Download and Extract: Download the plugin and unzip the folder. 2. Upload to WordPress: Upload the unzipped folder to the wp-content/plugins directory of your WordPress installation. 3. Go to your WordPress admin panel, navigate to Plugins, and activate Hydra Booking. 4. Alternatively, go to Plugins > Add New. In the search bar, type Hydra Booking, then install and activate the plugin. 5. Quick Setup Wizard: Complete the Quick Setup wizard to configure essential settings and start using Hydra Booking. == Frequently Asked Questions == **Q: Can HydraBooking be used for multiple business types?** A: Yes, HydraBooking is designed to be versatile, making it suitable for businesses like spas, salons, medical practices, and beyond. **Q: Does HydraBooking integrate with third-party CRM and calendar services?** A: Yes, it supports CRM integrations such as Zoho and FluentCRM(upcoming), and calendar syncing with Google and Outlook. **Q: Are payment options customizable?** A: You can configure bookings as free or paid and accept payments through WooCommerce, PayPal, and Stripe. **Q: Can I assign different hosts to manage different bookings?** A: Yes, HydraBooking allows host assignments with specific roles and permissions for a flexible booking management experience. == Screenshots == 1. Booking Calendar Preview 2. Dashboard Statistics 3. Booking Availability 4. General Settings 5. Form & API Integration 6. Host Profile Management 7. Booking Details - List View 8. Booking Details - Calendar View 9. Meeting Overview 10. Design & Appearance Settings 11. Email Notification Customization 12. Notification Controls == Changelog == = 1.0.4 - 16/11/2024 = - Enhancements: Improved overall design and responsiveness for a smoother user experience. - Fixed: Resolved design issues with the question fields. - Fixed: Fixed recurring meeting email notification functionality. - Added: Pro license control introduced for better management of premium features. - Added: Integrations for Fluent CRM, Zoho CRM, WebHook, and Stripe (Pro version). = 1.0.3 - 13/11/2024 = - Fixed: Compatibility issue with block themes - Fixed: Time zone handling corrected - Improved: System stability enhanced for more reliable performance. = 1.0.2 - 11/11/2024 = - Screenshots Updated = 1.0.1 - 11/11/2024 = - Readme updated = 1.0.0 - 11/11/2024 = - Initial stable release == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = First official release. An upgrade is recommended for access to all initial features. == License == This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License, meaning it is open-source and free to use, modify, and distribute with the appropriate credit to the original developers. [Learn more about the GPL-2.0+ license](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt).