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Connecting Calendly for Online Booking

Let customers book appointments directly from your listing using Calendly scheduling

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Written by Brandon Austin
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Quick Answer

Connect Calendly by pasting your Calendly event URL in the "Calendly Integration" section of your organization listing. Scheduling buttons appear on your public listing, allowing customers to book appointments without phone calls or back-and-forth coordination. You can add up to 10 different appointment types.


Overview

Calendly Integration lets potential customers book time with your business directly from your Heritage Web listing. Visitors see your real-time availability and select a convenient time slot. Both parties receive automatic confirmation emails.

This feature works exclusively with Calendlyβ€”other scheduling tools like Acuity or Microsoft Bookings are not supported.


Before You Start

You'll need a Calendly account with at least one event type configured:

  1. Create a free account at calendly.com

  2. Set up event types for your business (e.g., "New Patient Consultation")

  3. Configure your availability

  4. Copy the event URLs


Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Find Your Calendly Event URL

In Calendly:

  1. Go to Event Types

  2. Find the event you want to link

  3. Click Copy Link or Share

  4. Copy the full URL

Valid URL formats:

  • https://calendly.com/username/event-name

  • https://calendly.com/username/30min

  • https://calendly.com/d/abc-123-xyz/meeting-name

Step 2: Open the Calendly Integration Section

Navigate to your Edit Organization page and expand "Calendly Integration."

Step 3: Enter the Meeting/Event Name

In the "Meeting/Event Name" field, type a clear name customers will see.

Placeholder example: "Ex. 20-Minute Free Consultation Call"

Good names for businesses include:

  • "Book an Appointment"

  • "Schedule a Visit"

  • "New Patient Consultation"

  • "Request a Demo"

  • "Book a Consultation"

Step 4: Enter the Event URL

In the "Event URL" field, paste your Calendly event link.

Step 5: Add More Appointment Types (Optional)

Click "Add Calendly +" to add additional appointment types. You can add up to 10 different events.

Step 6: Remove an Event (If Needed)

Click the trash icon (πŸ—‘) between the fields to remove an entry.

Step 7: Submit Your Changes

Click "Publish Draft" to save.


Example Setup: Medical Practice

Patients select the appointment type that fits their needs.


Example Setup: Law Firm

Meeting/Event Name

Event URL

Free Case Evaluation

Paid Consultation

Potential clients choose the meeting type based on their situation.


How It Appears to Customers

When configured, your public listing displays scheduling buttons:

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What happens when clicked:

  1. Calendly opens in a new tab

  2. Customer sees available times

  3. Customer selects a slot and enters their info

  4. Both parties receive confirmation emails


Temporarily Hiding Calendly

Toggle visibility OFF in the section header to temporarily hide scheduling without deleting your configuration. Your Calendly links are preserved and can be re-enabled anytime.

Common reasons to hide:

  • Holiday closures

  • Temporarily not accepting new appointments

  • Staff scheduling changes

  • Calendly account issues


Important Notes

  • Calendly only: Other scheduling tools (Acuity, Microsoft Bookings, etc.) are not supported

  • Maximum 10 events: You can add up to 10 different appointment types

  • HTTPS required: URLs must start with https://

  • No tier restrictions: Works the same for Free and Sponsor listings

  • No ownership verification: Heritage Web validates URL format but doesn't verify account ownership

  • Team scheduling: Calendly supports team schedulingβ€”set it up in Calendly and link the appropriate event URLs


Troubleshooting

Scheduling Button Not Appearing

  1. Check visibility toggle is ON (green)

  2. Verify your listing is approved (not Pending)

  3. Confirm the Event URL field isn't empty

  4. View your public listing directly to check

Calendly Link Not Working

  1. Test the URL directly in your browser

  2. Verify the Calendly event still exists and is active

  3. Check for typos or extra spaces in the URL

  4. Ensure you pasted the full URL (including https://)

  5. Confirm it's a Calendly URL (not another scheduling tool)

Customers Can't Find Available Times

This is a Calendly issue, not Heritage Web:

  1. Check your Calendly availability settings

  2. Verify your Calendly account is active

  3. Test booking yourself to see what customers experience

  4. For team scheduling, ensure team members have availability configured

Wrong Appointment Type Opens

  1. Verify you entered the correct event URL

  2. Each Calendly event has a unique URLβ€”double-check you copied the right one

  3. Update the URL and resubmit your listing


Using Calendly with Free Consultations

These features work well together:

Feature

What It Does

Free Consultations

Declares your business offers free consultations; enables search filtering; shares status with leads

Calendly Integration

Provides the actual booking mechanism

Enable both for maximum effectivenessβ€”customers can filter for businesses offering free consultations AND book directly.


Workaround for Other Scheduling Tools

If you use Acuity, Microsoft Bookings, or another tool:

  • Add your scheduling link to the Website field

  • Include the booking URL in your Overview

  • Mention it in your contact instructions


FAQs

Do we need a paid Calendly account? No. Calendly's free tier works with Heritage Web. Paid features (multiple event types, custom branding, team scheduling) are optional but useful for businesses.

Can customers book without leaving Heritage Web? No. Clicking the button opens Calendly in a new tab. Your Heritage Web listing stays open for reference.

Can multiple team members use Calendly? Yes. Calendly supports team scheduling. Set up your team in Calendly and link the appropriate event URLs in Heritage Web.

What if we delete an event in Calendly? Your Heritage Web button will show an error. Update or remove the link in your listing.

Should we keep Business Hours and Calendly availability consistent? Yes. If your Business Hours show 9am-5pm but Calendly only has slots at 2pm, customers may be confused. Keep them aligned.

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