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How to integrate Calendly into my website.

Integrating Calendly into your website allows you to schedule appointments, meetings, or events with ease. Calendly is a popular online scheduling tool that offers various integration options. Here's a general guide on how to integrate Calendly into your website:

**Option 1: Embedding Calendly Scheduling Links:**

This is the simplest way to integrate Calendly into your website. It involves embedding scheduling links directly into your website content, such as a page or post. Follow these steps:

1. **Sign Up for Calendly:**
   - If you don't have a Calendly account, sign up for one at https://calendly.com/.

2. **Create an Event Type:**
   - In your Calendly dashboard, create an event type that corresponds to the type of appointment or meeting you want to schedule.

3. **Configure Event Details:**
   - Customize the event type by specifying the duration, availability, and other settings.

4. **Generate Scheduling Link:**
   - Calendly will generate a unique scheduling link for your event type. Copy this link.

5. **Embed the Link on Your Website:**
   - In your website's content management system (CMS) or HTML editor, create a button, text link, or inline text where you want to include the scheduling link.
   - Paste the Calendly scheduling link as the URL for this button or link.

6. **Customize Appearance (Optional):**
   - Customize the appearance of the link or button to match your website's design and style.

7. **Publish Your Website:**
   - Save or publish your changes to make the scheduling link accessible on your website.

Visitors to your website can click the link or button to schedule appointments directly with you using Calendly.

**Option 2: Using Calendly Widgets (WordPress):**

If you're using WordPress, you can use a Calendly widget to embed scheduling options more dynamically:

1. **Install and Activate a Calendly Plugin:**
   - In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to "Plugins" > "Add New" and search for a Calendly integration plugin.
   - Install and activate the plugin.

2. **Configure the Plugin:**
   - Follow the plugin's instructions to connect it to your Calendly account and choose the event types you want to display on your website.

3. **Add a Calendly Widget to Your Page/Post:**
   - Edit the page or post where you want to include the Calendly widget.
   - Use the plugin's shortcode or block to insert a Calendly widget into the content area.

4. **Customize and Publish:**
   - Customize the widget's appearance and options if needed.
   - Save or publish your page or post.

**Option 3: Custom Integration (Advanced):**

If you have more technical skills or specific requirements, you can use Calendly's API to create a custom integration with your website. This approach involves coding and may require the assistance of a developer. Refer to Calendly's developer documentation (https://developer.calendly.com/) for details on how to use their API for custom integrations.

By following one of these options, you can easily integrate Calendly into your website, making it convenient for your website visitors to schedule appointments or meetings with you.

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