Can I Integrate Acuity With Squarespace?

Yes, you can integrate Acuity Scheduling with Squarespace to allow for seamless online appointment booking directly through your Squarespace website. Acuity Scheduling, now part of Squarespace under the name "Squarespace Scheduling," offers a straightforward way to manage appointments and bookings online, making it a popular choice for businesses and professionals who need to automate and streamline their scheduling process.

Steps to Integrate Acuity Scheduling with Squarespace:

1. Create Accounts:
2. First, ensure you have an active account with both Squarespace and Acuity Scheduling (or Squarespace Scheduling).

3. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up for a free trial or a paid plan.

4. Log In to Your Squarespace Account:

5. Navigate to your Squarespace dashboard and log in.

6. Access Squarespace Scheduling:

7. From your Squarespace dashboard, go to the “Settings” menu.

8. Select “Extensions” and then search for "Squarespace Scheduling". This will link you to Acuity Scheduling.

9. Connect Your Accounts:

10. Follow the prompts to link your Squarespace site with your Acuity Scheduling account, if it’s not already integrated since Squarespace acquired Acuity Scheduling. This is often straightforward due to the pre-existing integration facilitated by the acquisition.

11. Configure Acuity Scheduling:

12. In your Acuity Scheduling dashboard, set up your availability, appointment types, and other settings according to your business needs.

13. Customize the appearance and behavior of your scheduling page to match your brand.

14. Embed the Scheduling Page:

15. Once you have Acuity set up, you can embed the scheduling page directly into your Squarespace website.
16. Go to the page where you want the scheduling feature to appear.
17. Add a block by clicking on the plus sign (+).
18. Select “Code” or “Embed” block.
19. Copy and paste the embed code provided by Acuity Scheduling into this block. You can find this embed code in your Acuity Scheduling account under "Client’s Scheduling Page" > "Scheduling Page Link" > "Embed Scheduler."

Limitation and Considerations:

• Plan Compatibility: Ensure that your current versions of both Squarespace and Acuity Scheduling are compatible and meet the requirements needed for integration.

• Customization: While you can customize the appearance of the scheduling page, there may be limitations to how much you can alter without using custom code or CSS.

• User Experience: Test the embedded scheduler on different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) to ensure that the user experience is seamless and responsive across all platforms.

• Data Handling: Review Acuity Scheduling’s data policies and make sure it aligns with your business’s privacy requirements. Notify users about how their data will be handled.

• Payment Integration: If your service requires pre-payment, ensure your payment gateway is configured correctly within Acuity Scheduling, and that this integrates smoothly with any existing payment solutions on your Squarespace site.

By following these steps and considerations, you can effectively integrate Acuity Scheduling with your Squarespace website, providing your clients with an efficient and streamlined scheduling experience.