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Quick Appointments<\/strong> is the ultimate solution for managing appointments and bookings on your WordPress site. Whether you run a salon, clinic, consultancy, or any service-based business, this plugin streamlines your scheduling process.<\/p>\n\n

Designed with both performance and user experience in mind, it offers a smooth, multi-step booking form that looks great on all devices. It's fully AJAX-powered for real-time availability checking and instant feedback.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Key Features<\/h3>\n\n

Booking & Scheduling<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • Multi-Step Booking Form:<\/strong> A user-friendly, step-by-step wizard for clients to book appointments.<\/li>\n
  • Responsive Design:<\/strong> Fully optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.<\/li>\n
  • Real-Time Availability:<\/strong> AJAX-powered system prevents double bookings and shows up-to-date slots.<\/li>\n
  • Service Management:<\/strong> Create unlimited services with custom durations, prices, and descriptions.<\/li>\n
  • Flexible Schedule:<\/strong> Define your business hours, holidays, and break times.<\/li>\n
  • Time Slot Control:<\/strong> Customize slot duration, buffer times between appointments, and advance booking limits.<\/li>\n
  • Holidays Management:<\/strong> Set specific dates as holidays to prevent bookings on those days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Admin Features<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Dashboard Widget:<\/strong> Quick overview of today's appointments and upcoming bookings right on your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n
    • Admin Calendar View:<\/strong> Visual calendar powered by FullCalendar to manage all your appointments at a glance.<\/li>\n
    • Booking Management:<\/strong> View, edit, approve, or cancel bookings with a comprehensive admin interface.<\/li>\n
    • Customer Management:<\/strong> Dedicated 'Customer' user role with booking history tracking.<\/li>\n
    • Service Management:<\/strong> Easy-to-use interface for adding and managing your services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Notifications & Communication<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Email Notifications:<\/strong> Automated email confirmations for both admins and customers.<\/li>\n
      • Status Change Notifications:<\/strong> Automatic emails when booking status changes (approved, cancelled, completed).<\/li>\n
      • Customizable Email Templates:<\/strong> Personalize email subject lines and message content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Security & Spam Protection<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Honeypot Anti-Spam:<\/strong> Invisible field protection to block bot submissions.<\/li>\n
        • Rate Limiting:<\/strong> Prevent abuse by limiting booking attempts from the same IP address.<\/li>\n
        • Configurable Rate Limits:<\/strong> Set maximum requests and time windows (1 minute to 24 hours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Customization & Branding<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Color Customization:<\/strong> Match your brand with built-in color pickers for buttons, backgrounds, and text.<\/li>\n
          • Step Indicator Colors:<\/strong> Customize active, inactive, and completed step colors.<\/li>\n
          • Typography Settings:<\/strong> Adjust base font size and heading sizes.<\/li>\n
          • Widget Display Options:<\/strong> Toggle step progress indicators and other visual elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            \ud83d\udd0c Seamless Page Builder Integration<\/h3>\n\n

            We support all major page builders out of the box! No shortcodes needed (unless you want them).<\/p>\n\n

              \n
            • Gutenberg Block:<\/strong> Native WordPress block with live preview in the editor.<\/li>\n
            • Elementor Widget:<\/strong> Drag-and-drop widget for Elementor users.<\/li>\n
            • Divi Module:<\/strong> Native module integration for Divi Builder.<\/li>\n
            • WPBakery Page Builder:<\/strong> Custom element for WPBakery.<\/li>\n
            • Beaver Builder:<\/strong> Custom module for Beaver Builder.<\/li>\n
            • Shortcode Support:<\/strong> Use [nuoria_service_booking_appointments_form]<\/code> anywhere on your site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              \u26a1 Performance Optimized<\/h3>\n\n
                \n
              • Lightweight:<\/strong> Minimal assets loaded only when needed.<\/li>\n
              • Fast:<\/strong> Optimized database queries and AJAX handling.<\/li>\n
              • Clean Code:<\/strong> Built following strict WordPress coding standards.<\/li>\n
              • Database Migrations:<\/strong> Automatic schema updates when upgrading versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                License<\/h3>\n\n

                This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License. See LICENSE for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n

                  \n
                1. Upload the nuoria-service-booking-appointments<\/code> folder to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory.<\/li>\n
                2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n
                3. Go to Appointments > Settings<\/strong> to configure your business hours and general settings.<\/li>\n
                4. Go to Appointments > Services<\/strong> to add your services.<\/li>\n
                5. Add the booking form to any page using your preferred page builder or the [nuoria_service_booking_appointments_form]<\/code> shortcode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                  \n

                  How do I add the booking form to a page?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  You can use the dedicated block\/widget for Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, or Beaver Builder. Alternatively, use the shortcode [nuoria_service_booking_appointments_form]<\/code>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Can I customize the email notifications?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Yes! Go to Appointments > Settings > Email Settings<\/strong> to customize the subject and message body for admin and customer notifications.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Does it support multiple services?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Absolutely. You can add as many services as you need, each with its own duration and price.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Is it mobile friendly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Yes, the booking form is fully responsive and works perfectly on mobile devices.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Can I set buffer times between appointments?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Yes, you can set a global buffer time in the settings to ensure you have breaks between appointments.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  How do I set holidays or days off?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Go to Appointments > Settings > Holidays<\/strong> to add specific dates when you're closed. The booking form will automatically prevent bookings on those days.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Does the plugin have spam protection?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Yes! The plugin includes two security features:\n- Honeypot Protection:<\/strong> An invisible field that blocks bot submissions\n- Rate Limiting:<\/strong> Limits the number of booking attempts from the same IP address within a configurable time window<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Can I see today's appointments on my WordPress dashboard?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Yes! The plugin adds a dashboard widget that shows you today's schedule, upcoming appointments, and quick statistics (pending, approved, and today's count).<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Is there a calendar view for managing appointments?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Yes! Go to Appointments > Calendar<\/strong> to see all your bookings in a visual calendar powered by FullCalendar. You can view appointments by month, week, or day.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Can I customize the colors of the booking form?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Absolutely! Go to Appointments > Settings > Booking Widget<\/strong> to customize:\n- Button colors and text colors\n- Step indicator colors (active, inactive, completed)\n- Background and text colors\n- Typography (font sizes for base text and headings)<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  What happens when I approve or cancel a booking?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  When you change a booking's status, the customer automatically receives an email notification about the status change.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Can customers see their booking history?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  The plugin creates a 'Customer' user role. Logged-in customers can view their bookings through the admin interface (if given appropriate permissions).<\/p><\/dd>\n

                  Does the plugin work with page builders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                  Yes! The plugin has native integration with:\n- Gutenberg (WordPress Block Editor)\n- Elementor\n- Divi Builder\n- WPBakery Page Builder\n- Beaver Builder<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

                  1.6<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • All shortcodes are now properly prefixed in line with WordPress plugin development best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    1.5<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Fix for elements not using common prefixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                      1.4<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      • Fixed: Proper URL Escaping in Admin Redirects<\/li>\n
                      • Issue:<\/strong> Used esc_url_raw()<\/code> instead of esc_url()<\/code> when outputting URLs in JavaScript inline scripts.<\/li>\n
                      • Resolution:<\/strong> Replaced esc_url_raw()<\/code> with esc_url()<\/code> in all places.<\/li>\n
                      • esc_url_raw()<\/code> is a sanitization function intended for database storage or redirects, not output escaping. When echoing URLs in HTML\/JavaScript context, esc_url()<\/code> is the appropriate function as it escapes the URL for safe output, preventing potential XSS vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n
                      • This fix implements the \"escape late\" principle - sanitizing data when it's stored, but escaping it when it's output to ensure the rendered content is safe for display.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                        1.3<\/h4>\n\n
                          \n
                        • Asset Management:<\/strong> Now correctly including all JavaScript and CSS using standard wp_enqueue_script()<\/code>, wp_enqueue_style()<\/code>, and wp_add_inline_script()<\/code> functions.<\/li>\n
                        • Data Security:<\/strong> Implemented comprehensive Sanitization, Validation, and Escaping (following the \"Sanitize Early, Escape Late\" principle) for all input and output data.<\/li>\n
                        • Strict Escaping:<\/strong> Ensured all variables, options, and generated data are properly escaped when echoed to prevent security vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n
                        • Unique Prefixing:<\/strong> Refactored all functions, classes, constants, and options to use unique, distinct names to prevent conflicts with other plugins or WordPress core.<\/li>\n
                        • Removed Generic Names:<\/strong> Updated generic class and function names with plugin-specific prefixes for better namespace safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                          1.2<\/h4>\n\n
                            \n
                          • Plugin name update<\/li>\n
                          • Plugin text domain update<\/li>\n
                          • Plugin slug update<\/li>\n
                          • Plugin file name update<\/li>\n
                          • Plugin folder name update<\/li>\n
                          • Plugin header update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                            1.1<\/h4>\n\n
                              \n
                            • Plugin name update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                              1.0<\/h4>\n\n
                                \n
                              • Initial release.<\/li>\n
                              • Booking Features:<\/strong>\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Multi-step booking form with real-time availability checking<\/li>\n
                                • Service management with custom durations and prices<\/li>\n
                                • Flexible business hours configuration<\/li>\n
                                • Time slot customization with buffer times<\/li>\n
                                • Holidays management<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n
                                • Admin Features:<\/strong>\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Dashboard widget with today's schedule and statistics<\/li>\n
                                  • Visual calendar view powered by FullCalendar<\/li>\n
                                  • Comprehensive booking management interface<\/li>\n
                                  • Service management interface<\/li>\n
                                  • Customer role and management<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n
                                  • Notifications:<\/strong>\n\n
                                      \n
                                    • Email notifications for new bookings<\/li>\n
                                    • Status change notifications (approved, cancelled, completed)<\/li>\n
                                    • Customizable email templates<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n
                                    • Security:<\/strong>\n\n
                                        \n
                                      • Honeypot anti-spam protection<\/li>\n
                                      • Rate limiting with configurable thresholds<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n
                                      • Customization:<\/strong>\n\n
                                          \n
                                        • Color customization for buttons, backgrounds, and text<\/li>\n
                                        • Step indicator color customization<\/li>\n
                                        • Typography settings<\/li>\n
                                        • Widget display options<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n
                                        • Page Builder Integration:<\/strong>\n\n
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                                          • Gutenberg block<\/li>\n
                                          • Elementor widget<\/li>\n
                                          • Divi module<\/li>\n
                                          • WPBakery element<\/li>\n
                                          • Beaver Builder module<\/li>\n
                                          • Shortcode support<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"A powerful, responsive booking system for WordPress that integrates with Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and Beaver Builder.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/266969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266969"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/punsisi"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=266969"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=266969"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=266969"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=266969"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ary.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=266969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}