Squarespace Acuity Scheduling Block: Complete Guide and Setup Instructions

Squarespace Acuity Scheduling Block: Complete Guide and Setup Instructions

By Michael Turner

November 26, 2024 at 02:56 PM

Visitor scheduling is easy with Acuity appointment booking blocks. Here's how to set it up and customize it on your site.

Adding a Booking Block with Squarespace-Linked Acuity

  1. Edit your page/post
  2. Click Add Block or an insertion point
  3. Select Appointment Booking
  4. Click the pencil icon to edit
  5. Choose your preferred scheduler type
  6. Click Apply (Version 7.0)

Screen of appointment types

Screen of appointment types

Using Independent Acuity Scheduling

  1. Copy your scheduler URL from Acuity:

    • Go to Appointment Booking Page Link
    • Copy the General Appointment Booking Page link
    • Or use Direct Links for specific calendars/appointment types
  2. Add to your site:

    • Add Appointment Booking block
    • Select Custom Link
    • Paste your Acuity URL
    • Click Apply

Customizing Your Booking Block

Access customization options in Acuity:

  • Go to Customize Appearance
  • Select Appointment Booking Page Options
  • Adjust layout and design preferences
  • Save changes

Security Options

  • Add page password protection
  • Restrict access to site members
  • Use Member Areas for exclusive booking

Important Notes

  • No Squarespace transaction fees apply
  • Paid Acuity plan required for independent accounts
  • "Powered by Acuity" text can be hidden
  • All Squarespace-linked Acuity plans support booking blocks

Editing Existing Blocks

  1. Edit the page
  2. Click the booking block
  3. Open block editor
  4. Make changes
  5. Save

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