Why should I link my booking engine with my website?
Linking your booking engine to your website lets you:
Get commission-free direct bookings
Allow guests to make reservations 24/7
Reduce time spent processing manual bookings
Improve the guest booking experience
Do I need a website to use SiteMinder's Booking Engine (Direct Booking)?
No, but having a website significantly increases your online presence and booking potential. If you don't have a website, SiteMinder offers a website builder designed specifically for accommodation providers with seamless booking engine integration.
Do I need technical knowledge to integrate my booking engine with a third-party website?
The Booking Engine has been developed with ease of implementation in mind. Even less experienced users with limited understanding of HTML should be able to integrate the Booking Engine with their website.
💡 Always create a backup before making changes to your website.
Where can I find instructions for integrating my booking engine with my website?
Access the Website integration guide here for instructions to integrate the Booking Engine with your website.
What widgets and integration methods can I use on my website?
You can choose between:
Adding a Book now button
Including a date selection widget
Embedding an availability grid
Fully embedding your booking engine within your website
Can I customise the appearance of my booking widgets?
Yes, you can modify colors, fonts, and button styles to match your website's design. Customisation options are available in the Website integration guide here.
Can I integrate my booking engine with social media platforms?
Yes, you can add your booking engine URL to social media profiles and create dedicated booking buttons on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Will my integration keep working if I change my booking engine settings?
Yes, your integration will continue working when you update room types, rates, or availability. However, if you change your booking engine URL or significantly modify your website structure, you may need to review and update your integration.
How do I find my booking engine URL?
To locate your booking engine URL:
Go to Direct booking > Configuration > Guest display options > Booking engine URL
Click Copy link to copy the URL to your clipboard
Your booking engine URL varies depending on where your property is located:
For properties in Europe, Middle East, Africa or America, your URL will look similar to this: https://direct-book.com/properties/channelcode
For properties in Asia or the Pacific, your URL will look similar to this: https://book-directonline.com/properties/channelcode
In these examples, 'channelcode' typically contains your property name.