Accepting appointments online should be easy. With our new add-on, Sugar Calendar Bookings, we are making it even simpler for businesses to manage their schedule inside WordPress.
For many years, people have used Sugar Calendar to manage their events. It is powerful, light, and very easy to use. But we saw that our users now need a smooth and simple way to handle appointments and bookings. Most booking tools in WordPress are hard to set up, heavy, and confusing. We wanted something better.
Our aim was to create a booking system that works naturally with Sugar Calendar. Something simple, flexible, and strong, but not confusing. A tool that lets you spend more time serving your clients instead of fighting complex settings.
After many months of work, we are happy to launch Sugar Calendar Bookings. It is the easiest and cleanest way to accept appointments on your WordPress site.
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Background Story | Why Sugar Calendar Bookings?
The idea for Sugar Calendar Bookings came straight from our users. Consultants, coaches, teachers, and small business owners told us they love Sugar Calendar because it is simple. But they also needed a tool to schedule one-on-one appointments. They were tired of using different platforms, doing hard integrations, and paying for extra features they never needed.
They wanted something as easy and trusted as Sugar Calendar. We listened.
Our team started building an add-on that fits perfectly with the main plugin. We focused on making everything simple, from setting up services to handling appointments. The result is a booking system that removes all the tech problems and helps you start your appointment setup in minutes instead of hours.
Set Up Your Services in Minutes
Getting started with Sugar Calendar Bookings is very fast. We made the setup process simple, so you can start taking appointments quickly.
To create a bookable service, you just make a new Event in Sugar Calendar and turn on the Bookable option. After that, you can choose the service duration, set your available time, and add the price. You can create as many services as you want, each with its own settings. This makes it easy to offer different types of appointments, like a 30-minute consultation or a 1-hour private lesson.
The interface is clean and easy to understand. It guides you step by step without any hard or confusing words.
Simple, Beautiful, No-Code Booking Forms
Your customers should have a simple and clear booking experience. Sugar Calendar Bookings creates clean, mobile-friendly booking forms that look good on any device. These forms are easy to use, and your clients can check your available time and book an appointment in just a few clicks.
The best part is that you don’t need to write any code. The booking form is created automatically, and you can show it on any page, post, or widget with a small shortcode. It also matches your website theme, so it fits your brand without any extra work. The simple design keeps everything distraction-free and helps guide users smoothly through the booking steps, which can help you get more bookings
Flexible Scheduling That Fits Your Business
Every business has its own schedule, so we’ve made Sugar Calendar Bookings flexible. You can easily set your business hours, block off certain dates for holidays or personal time, and even add buffer time between appointments to give you a break or prepare for the next client.
You can set availability on a weekly basis or create a custom schedule for specific dates. Want to take appointments only on Tuesdays and Thursdays? That’s absolutely possible. Want to block out the last week of December? It just takes a few clicks. This control ensures that you’re never double-booked, and that your schedule works the way you want it to, rather than leaving you behind schedule.
Accept Payments Instantly or On-site
Earning from your services should be as easy as scheduling them. Sugar Calendar Bookings works seamlessly with Stripe and PayPal through our payment add-ons. This allows you to take secure payment at the time of booking. You can choose to take full payment upfront, or let clients make a free booking and take payment later in-person.
Setting up payments is also simple. If you already use Stripe or PayPal add-ons, Bookings will work with them immediately. This integration automates your earnings and reduces no-shows, as clients who pay for services upfront are more likely to attend. And if you prefer on-site payments, it’s also easy to turn off upfront payments so you can maintain flexibility as your business scales.
Automated Email Notifications and Reminders
Earning money from your services should be as easy as scheduling them. Sugar Calendar Bookings works seamlessly with Stripe and PayPal. You can take secure payment at the time of booking. You can either take the full amount upfront, or let clients make free bookings and take payment upfront later.
Setting up payments is also very simple. If you already use Stripe or PayPal add-ons, Bookings works instantly with them. This system makes earning money easy and reduces no-shows, as clients who pay early are more likely to show up for appointments. And if you prefer face-to-face payments, you can also turn off upfront payments so everything works the way your business does.
Keep Your Appointments Organized with the Built-In Calendar
All your appointments are managed directly within Sugar Calendar’s simple interface. The calendar view gives you a clear view of your entire schedule, with booked appointments visible alongside your other events. You can view your availability at a glance, manage old bookings, and manually add new appointments from the backend.
Each booking contains essential details, such as the customer’s name, contact information, and the service they booked. Everything is organized in one place, so you don’t have to switch between different tools. This system makes your admin work easy and keeps you in control of your business.
Built by the Team Behind Sugar Calendar
Sugar Calendar Bookings is made by the same team that created Sugar Calendar, WP All Import, and Oxygen Builder. This team is known for creating high-quality, reliable, and well-supported WordPress plugins.
When you choose Sugar Calendar Bookings, you’re not just buying software. You’re investing in a product backed by experienced developers and a dedicated support team. We’re committed to constantly improving the product and providing users with the best tools.
Start Accepting Appointments Today
Sugar Calendar Bookings provides a simple, clean, and robust solution for all businesses looking to take appointments online. It saves you time, streamlines your work routine, and gives clients an easy booking experience.
If you want to easily control your schedule, try Sugar Calendar Bookings. You’ll see how easy it is to manage appointments in WordPress.
