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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nModern Tribe<\/a>\u2019s The Events Calendar<\/a> is one of the most full-featured schedule plugins on the market. You can set up and publish an event schedule anywhere you want on your website and customize the calendar to fit your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve created a calendar, set up as many events as you\u2019d like, and include separate sections on each for venue and organizer information, location maps, and more. Display the entire month and let users hover over to an event to get details. If you want to show more information upfront, opt for the list display. This option shows the event name with a detailed description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When someone clicks on an event, the post will show time information, an image, and even a map to the location. Whichever way you decide to display your information, The Events Calendar will make it look professional and sophisticated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Booking Calendar<\/a> is a versatile plugin that enables visitors to make appointments through your website, using a simple calendar. All they have to do is open the calendar, pick a date, and check to see if the time they want is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This plugin automatically keeps track of reservations for you, and it also sends out notification emails, both to you and to whoever made the appointments. Finally, Booking Calendar also enables you to pick which dates and times will be available for appointments, so you can manage your schedule more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To sum it up, this plugin is a perfect fit if you run any type of service business that relies on appointments to stay organized. You can even use it to take reservations for hotels or rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Booking Calendar, Appointment Booking System<\/a> shares a similar name to some of our earlier picks. However, this plugin includes plenty of functionality that sets it apart from the pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What this plugin does is enable you to take down appointments and bookings, whether that\u2019s for services or properties. You can configure availability depending on the date, force users to select check-in and check-out dates, configure notifications, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, this plugin is incredibly customizable. That\u2019s very useful if you\u2019re looking to configure every aspect of your booking system, although it may be a bit much if you just need a simple solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Events Manager<\/a> is one of the most versatile calendar plugins we\u2019ve seen so far. As you might expect, it enables you to display your events and let users register for upcoming ones. However, it takes things one step further by offering plenty of advanced features, such as support for multi-day events and a ticketing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will receive booking results, and know exactly how many people are expected to show up. Whether your event is free or paid, you\u2019ll be able to easily keep track of attendance. You can even customize whether or not users can buy bulk tickets, or get discounts for certain items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like The Events Calendar, you can choose how the events are displayed. For instance, you can add an image, description, time, and map. This is a great option for a site that needs to keep track of attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The free version of this plugin has a lot to offer on its own. However, the premium version also enables you to take payments via PayPal and Authorize.net. That makes it a great option if you want a WordPress schedule plugin that can also process payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of the WordPress calendar plugins we\u2019ve seen so far are focused on providing as many features as possible. That can be useful if your needs are complex. On the other hand, WP Simple Booking Calendar<\/a> lives up to its name by providing a more straightforward experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this plugin, you can easily display available dates and take reservations for any property you want. You can even use Simple Booking Calendar to set up a shift system for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The downside is that the free version of this plugin just supports a single calendar, so it only works for one property or business. If you want more calendars throughout your website, you\u2019ll need to use another tool or upgrade to this one\u2019s premium version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you run a business that relies on appointments or bookings, there\u2019s no reason you shouldn\u2019t let your website do some of the work for you. Ideally, you\u2019ll still take appointments over the phone and through email as well, since offering multiple options is likely to increase the number of bookings you receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, some people don\u2019t like having to call in for a reservation. Setting up a calendar plugin with scheduling functionality can be the difference between those users making a reservation (and spending their money with you) and looking elsewhere. In other words, scheduling functionality can offer a better digital experience for your potential customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, not all business websites require calendar functionality. However, if you deal with bookings, appointments, or events of any kind, then it\u2019s smart to set up one of the plugins we introduced above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re running a WordPress website for your business, then you\u2019ll need access to features that can help you work more efficiently. With WP Engine, you get a top-notch support team that can assist you with any issues you encounter and makes it possible to offer an outstanding digital experience<\/a> to your customers. To learn more, you can check out our plans<\/a>! Instead, plugins are automatically checked for updates every 24 hours. And to ensure those updates don\u2019t interfere with your workflow, you can select an ideal time of day for them to take place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, because some plugin updates may be more critical for certain sites, Smart Plugin Manager allows updates to be customized on an individual basis, so they run automatically or manually, depending on user preference for each plugin. 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Industry Leading WordPress Hosting and Plugin Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WP Engine also offers Smart Plugin Manager<\/a>, which solves the issue of time-consuming plugin maintenance by automating plugin updates to keep your sites secure. Once Smart Plugin Manager is up and running, you no longer have to devote valuable time and resources to regularly reviewing and updating plugins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n