How to Set Up an Appointment or Booking System in Hostinger Website Builder

Setting up an appointment or booking system on your website is an essential tool for managing appointments and reservations. Whether you run a personal training business, a dental office, or a restaurant, Hostinger Website Builder makes it easy to integrate a booking system into your site.

In this step-by-step guide, I will show you how to set up a booking or appointment system in Hostinger Website Builder. You will learn how to create and manage appointments, set prices, apply discounts, and add custom fields like age verification. The process is simple and can be customized to fit the needs of your business.

Step 1: Log in to Your Hostinger Account

Start by logging into your Hostinger account. Go to the Websites section and choose the website where you want to add the booking system. For this tutorial, I’ll be using a personal training website, but the steps can be applied to any business.

Step 2: Create Your Appointment Product

Next, navigate to the Store Manager and click on Add Product. Choose the Appointment option. Here, you’ll upload a photo (such as a dental or personal training image), name your product (for example, “Dental Appointment for Kids”), and set the price. You can add descriptions, apply discounts, and create custom fields like asking for age, which is essential for services that require age verification.

You can also create categories, so different types of appointments (like dental or personal training sessions) are organized neatly on your site.

Step 3: Set Your Availability

After creating the product, you can define your availability by selecting the time slots that customers can book. You can choose specific dates, set minimum notice times, and block out unavailable dates, making it easy to manage your schedule.

Step 4: Add the Booking System to Your Website

Now that your appointments are set up, it’s time to add them to your website. Open the page where you want to include the booking system. You’ll add a section for single product bookings or multiple product listings, depending on the system you’re using.

Simply use the Add Section button, select Online Store, and choose the Product option. After that, select the product you created (for example, “Dental Appointment for Adults”) and insert it into the page. You can make adjustments to the product description, price, and other settings to match your design preferences.

Step 5: Customize the Booking Section

Hostinger’s Website Builder gives you the flexibility to customize the layout of the booking section. You can adjust image sizes, text alignment, and button styles to make the booking process seamless for your customers. Customize the Book Your Appointment button, so it stands out and makes it easy for customers to complete the booking.

Step 6: Enable Payment Methods

Once your booking system is in place, it’s time to set up payment methods. You can integrate payment gateways like PayPal, which will allow customers to pay for their appointments directly on your site. You can also add a manual payment option for offline payments. To do this, go to the Store Management section and select Payments. Choose your payment options, such as PayPal, and fill in the necessary details.

Step 7: Finalize and Test Your Booking System

Before making your website live, be sure to test your booking system. Try booking an appointment yourself, fill in the required information, and ensure everything works correctly, including the payment options. Once you’re satisfied, hit the Save and Publish buttons to make your booking system available to your customers.

By following these simple steps, you’ll have a fully functional booking or appointment system integrated into your Hostinger website. Whether you’re managing appointments for a service business or offering reservations for a restaurant, this tool will make your business operations more efficient and help you provide a better experience for your customers.