How to Create Service Menus for Calendars

Enhance your clients’ booking experience with Service Menus in Stack. This feature allows you to showcase multiple services from individual calendars on a single page, enabling clients to book precisely what they need with ease and convenience.

What is a Service Menu?

A Service Menu in Stack allows you to list multiple services within one branded interface, enabling clients to book various appointments seamlessly. Each service is linked to a separate Service Calendar, providing control over availability, staff assignment, pricing, and duration. This is particularly beneficial for businesses offering multiple services or working with various providers.

Key Benefits of Service Menus

• Centralized Booking Experience: All services are consolidated into a single interface, allowing clients to browse and book from one convenient location.
• Optional Staff Selection: Clients can choose their preferred provider when this option is enabled, enhancing their appointment experience.
• Organized Service Categorization: Group related services using Group Calendars for easier management and presentation.
• Independent Calendar Configuration: Each service is connected to its own calendar, allowing custom settings, staff, availability, and duration.
• Flexible Booking Options: Clients can book one or multiple services in a single session, based on your configuration preferences.

Prerequisites to Set Up a Service Menu

• Create a Service Calendar: Design a dedicated calendar for each service you offer and assign it to its respective group. Learn more about creating a Service Calendar.
• Create a Calendar Group: Organize related Service Calendars under a shared category. Only calendars assigned to a group can be included in a Service Menu. Learn more about creating a Calendar Group.

How to Set Up a Service Menu

Proper setup ensures the menu displays the correct services, respects user availability, and routes bookings effectively.

Step 1: Enable the Service Menu Feature

1. Navigate to Calendars using the main left-side navigation bar.
2. Click on Calendar Settings.
3. Go to the Preferences tab.
4. Under Account Preferences, find the Services section and toggle on the Service Menu feature.

Step 2: Create the Service Menu

1. Navigate to Settings > Calendars.
2. Go to the Service Menu tab under Calendar Settings.
3. Click the Create Service Menu button in the top right corner.
4. Fill in the following fields:
   • Name: Title of the menu.
   • Description: Optional summary for clients.
   • Slug URL: Forms the menu’s custom URL.
   • Form: Select a custom form if you need more information than the standard fields.

Step 3: Select Your Services

1. In the Service Menu editor, go to the Select Services tab.
2. Use the checkboxes to select which services (calendars) will appear on the Service Menu.

Step 4: Arrange Your Services

1. Use drag-and-drop to organize the order of services.
2. Save your changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I create more than one Service Menu?
  Yes, you can build multiple menus using different Group Calendars.

• Are Service Menus mobile-friendly?
  Yes, they are fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices.

• Can clients choose more than one service?
  Yes, unless you enable the “Limit to One Service” option.

• How do I reorder the services?
  Drag and drop services while creating or editing the Service Menu.

• Can I track conversions or add analytics?
  Yes, use the custom code field to add tracking pixels or scripts.

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