{"id":33635,"date":"2024-08-22T10:41:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T10:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/?p=33635"},"modified":"2024-08-22T10:41:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T10:41:40","slug":"create-a-coach-booking-website-with-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/create-a-coach-booking-website-with-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Coach Booking Website with WordPress?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Finding the right coach can be the gateway to personal transformation, opening doors that have never been opened before. With the assistance of a professional, anyone can reach new heights in many areas, whether it\u2019s specific skills development or overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we&#8217;ll show you how to create your own coach booking website with WordPress simply and intuitively without any coding knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"post__links\"><ol class=\"content-box\"><li><a href=\"#definition\">What is a Coach Booking Website?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prerequisites\">Prerequisites for Building a Coach Booking Website<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tutorial\">Steps to Create a Coach Appointment Booking Website<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#installation\">Installing MeetingHive<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#categories\">Adding Listing Categories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#attributes\">Adding Listing and Profile Fields<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#homepage\">Creating a Homepage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#extensions\">Extending Functionality &amp; Setting Up HivePress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#adding-profile\">Registering a Coach Profile and Listing a Service<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#monetization\">Ways to Monetize your Coach Booking Platform<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition\">What is a Coach Booking Website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A coach booking website is an online platform that simplifies scheduling appointments with professional coaches. These sites can be categorized into two types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Single-vendor<\/strong> &#8211; designed for individual coaches to showcase their services online, manage appointments, and allow clients to book appointments directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-vendor <\/strong>&#8211; marketplace-style site that hosts many different coaches and allows users to browse profiles, filter by criteria like specialization and availability, and book appointments with their chosen trainer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, we\u2019ll be creating a multi-vendor website. A good example of a multi-vendor coach marketplace is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coach.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Coach.me<\/a>, where users can find coaches for various goals, from personal development to professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach.me_-1024x591.jpg\" alt=\"A coach booking website.\" class=\"wp-image-33638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach.me_-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach.me_-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach.me_-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach.me_.jpg 1389w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\">Prerequisites for Building a Coach Booking Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you dive into building the platform, make sure you have these essentials ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domain name<\/strong> &#8211; come up with a memorable and original name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hosting plan<\/strong> &#8211; choose a reputable hosting provider. You can check out our review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/overview-of-the-best-wordpress-hosting-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best WordPress hosting providers<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WordPress installation<\/strong> &#8211; most hosting providers provide a one-click installation option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WordPress theme<\/strong> &#8211; go for an appointment theme that matches your style <em>(check our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/5-best-appointment-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best appointment WordPress themes<\/a>).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WordPress plugin<\/strong> &#8211; pick a directory plugin with the necessary features<em> (check out the list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/best-wordpress-directory-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best WordPress directory plugins<\/a>).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, now let\u2019s move on to the tutorial part!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tutorial\">Steps to Create a Coach Appointment Booking Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll be using <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/meetinghive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MeetingHive<\/a>, an appointment booking WordPress theme, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/hivepress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HivePress<\/a>, a multi-purpose WordPress directory plugin that will power all the marketplace and booking features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installation\">Installing MeetingHive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first step is to install the theme. To do it, head to the <strong>WordPress Dashboard<\/strong> <strong>&gt; Appearance &gt; Themes &gt; Add New Theme<\/strong> page and click on the <strong>Upload Theme<\/strong> button. Select the MeetingHive ZIP file, then install and activate the theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once MeetingHive is activated, you&#8217;ll see a link to install recommended plugins, including HivePress. These are essential for enabling all the necessary features, so follow the link to install and activate them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/installing-plugins.jpg\" alt=\"Adding MeetingHive.\" class=\"wp-image-33577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/installing-plugins.jpg 884w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/installing-plugins-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/installing-plugins-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can import MeetingHive demo content to see how everything works behind the scenes. This screencast will guide you through quickly importing the pre-made content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Importing demo content I MeetingHive Docs\" width=\"749\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vjhTw1pgbok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"categories\">Adding Listing Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, the tools are present. The second step is to add different listing categories to your coach booking platform to help users easily browse and find the right trainer. For example, we&#8217;ll create categories such as Life Coaches, Business Coaches, Health Coaches, and Fitness Coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a new category, navigate to the <strong>Dashboard &gt; Listings &gt; Categories<\/strong> section. Here, you can name your category, enter a description, and select a suitable category icon. You can also create a hierarchy by selecting a parent category.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"918\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/adding-category.jpg\" alt=\"Adding listing categories.\" class=\"wp-image-33639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/adding-category.jpg 766w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/adding-category-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve configured everything, click the <strong>Add Category<\/strong> button. You can repeat these steps to add as many categories as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attributes\">Adding Listing and Profile Fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we need to create custom fields to let coaches provide specific information about themselves and their services, making it easier for users to connect with the right trainer quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Custom Listing Fields<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can add listing fields like &#8220;Hourly Rate,&#8221; &#8220;Contact Info,&#8221; &#8220;Specialization\u201d, etc. Let&#8217;s create a &#8220;Specialization&#8221; field so coaches can indicate their specific areas of expertise. To create a new listing field, navigate to <strong>Dashboard &gt; Listings &gt; Attributes<\/strong> and click <strong>Add New<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, write its name. In the <strong>Editing<\/strong> section, mark your field as editable to allow coaches to fill it out when they list their service. Then, choose the field type. For this particular field, we\u2019ll pick \u201cCheckboxes\u201d to add different options later. Finally, decide if it should be a required field and set your moderation preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/editing.jpg\" alt=\"Adding listing attributes.\" class=\"wp-image-33640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/editing.jpg 852w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/editing-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/editing-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Search<\/strong> section, we&#8217;ll turn this field into a search filter to allow users to filter listings. To do this, mark it as filterable so that it appears in the listing filter form. The field type would be &#8220;Checkboxes&#8221; as in the previous section.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/search.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up search filters.\" class=\"wp-image-33641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/search.jpg 661w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/search-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the <strong>Display<\/strong> section lets you select the template areas where this attribute will be displayed. You can also set its display format using the available tokens and choose an appropriate icon for it <em>(to learn how to set up attributes, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/75-how-to-add-listing-attributes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doc<\/a>)<\/em>. For example, let&#8217;s select <strong>Block (secondary)<\/strong> and <strong>Page (secondary)<\/strong> as display areas and set this display format: <em><code>%icon% %value%<\/code><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/display.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up the display format.\" class=\"wp-image-33642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/display.jpg 751w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/display-300x129.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Note that you can make attributes category-specific, and that\u2019s what we\u2019re going to do with the \u201cSpecialization\u201d field. For example, let\u2019s assign it to the Business Coaches category and then press the <strong>Publish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/publish-button.jpg\" alt=\"Selecting a listing category.\" class=\"wp-image-33643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/publish-button.jpg 294w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/publish-button-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After this, the new <strong>Edit Options<\/strong> button will appear in the <strong>Editing<\/strong> section. We need to follow it and add different business specializations for coaches to choose from. We&#8217;ll add something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/edit-options.jpg\" alt=\"Adding filter options.\" class=\"wp-image-33644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/edit-options.jpg 282w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/edit-options-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it! Use this example as a starting point for your own listing fields, and keep in mind that there is no limit to the number of fields you can add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Coach Profile Fields<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, consider adding coach profile fields to let users see more information about each trainer. For example, to show how many years of experience a particular coach has, we&#8217;ll add an &#8220;Experience&#8221; profile field. To do this, go to <strong>Dashboard &gt; Vendors &gt; Attributes &gt; Add New.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no different than setting up the listing fields, so we won&#8217;t cover it in detail. Just a heads up: for this field, it&#8217;s better to set the \u201cSelect\u201d field type so that only one option can be chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach-profile-field-720x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Adding vendor attributes.\" class=\"wp-image-33645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach-profile-field-720x1024.jpg 720w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach-profile-field-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach-profile-field-768x1092.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coach-profile-field.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"homepage\">Creating a Homepage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s move on to the next step. At this point, you need to create a homepage for your coach booking appointment platform. To get started, go to <strong>Dashboard &gt; Pages &gt; Add New Page<\/strong> and name the created page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can start building the page\u2019s layout. First, write a headline that will welcome website users. Then click the <strong>Plus<\/strong> icon and type \u201cHivePress\u201d in the search bar to find all available HivePress blocks. For instance, let\u2019s add \u201cListing Search Form\u201d and \u201cListing Categories\u201d blocks. You can also customize HivePress blocks using the settings column on the right. Click <strong>Publish<\/strong> once you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/homepage-creation-1024x532.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a homepage to a WordPress coach booking website.\" class=\"wp-image-33646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/homepage-creation-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/homepage-creation-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/homepage-creation-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/homepage-creation-1536x798.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/homepage-creation.jpg 1764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, go to <strong>Dashboard &gt; Settings &gt; Reading<\/strong> and select this page as your homepage from the dropdown list. You should also do this for your blog page once you create it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/reading-section-1.jpg\" alt=\"Setting a homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-33647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/reading-section-1.jpg 641w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/reading-section-1-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can make further changes to the look and feel of your platform by visiting the <strong>Dashboard &gt; Appearance &gt; Customize<\/strong> section. Check out this video for instructions on customizing MeetingHive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Customizing styles I MeetingHive Docs\" width=\"749\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n90S6dKgUu8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"extensions\">Extending Functionality &amp; Setting Up HivePress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more than 15 <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/extensions\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\">HivePress add-ons<\/a> that you can use to enhance your coach booking website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installing Add-ons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the available HivePress extensions can be found in the <strong>Dashboard &gt; HivePress &gt; Extensions<\/strong> section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the <strong>Geolocation<\/strong> extension allows users to find coaches based on their location, while the Social Login add-on enables them to log in through third-party platforms. Additionally, the Social Links extension allows coaches to add their social media profiles to their listings. To install any of the extensions, simply click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/extensions-4-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"HivePress add-ons.\" class=\"wp-image-33556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/extensions-4-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/extensions-4-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/extensions-4-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/extensions-4.jpg 1318w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configuring HivePress Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your coach booking platform running smoothly and working the way you expect it to, you&#8217;ll need to adjust the settings in the <strong>Dashboard &gt; HivePress &gt; Settings <\/strong>section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;re planning to launch a single-vendor platform, the first thing you\u2019d want to do is go to the <strong>Listings<\/strong> tab and turn off front-end listing submission. This way, only the admin will be able to list services.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/submission-setting.jpg\" alt=\"Allowing front-end listing submission.\" class=\"wp-image-33648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/submission-setting.jpg 625w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/submission-setting-300x115.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Vice versa, for a multi-vendor platform, be sure to enable direct vendor registration in the <strong>Vendors<\/strong> tab to simplify the registration process for coaches <em>(by default, HivePress requires you to add at least one listing to become a vendor).\u00a0<\/em> You&#8217;ll also need to add a link on your site for trainers to sign up &#8211; check this <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/130-how-to-add-a-vendor-registration-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doc<\/a> on how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you should take a moment to set up the booking functionality in the <strong>Bookings<\/strong> tab. For example, you can enable time-based bookings instead of daily ones, allowing coaches to specify their availability in precise time slots. Besides that, you can set up calendar synchronization with services like Google Calendar. To learn more about setting up booking functionality, check these <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/category\/36-bookings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">docs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bookings-1.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up HivePress Bookings.\" class=\"wp-image-33649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bookings-1.jpg 772w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bookings-1-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bookings-1-768x672.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adding-profile\">Registering a Coach Profile and Listing a Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, let\u2019s try registering a new profile and adding a new listing to see how it works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registering a Coach Profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To sign up as a coach, visit your site from the front-end and simply click on the vendor registration link you created earlier <em>(if not, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hivepress.io\/article\/130-how-to-add-a-vendor-registration-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doc<\/a>).<\/em> Then, fill out all the fields, including the custom ones, and press <strong>Save Changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"909\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sign-up.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a new vendor.\" class=\"wp-image-33650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sign-up.jpg 760w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sign-up-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Great! The profile is ready, so let\u2019s proceed to add the first listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listing a Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>List a Service<\/strong> button to open the submission page, where you&#8217;ll see default fields like title and description, as well as custom fields you&#8217;ve created and those added by different HivePress extensions. Start filling out the fields and when you\u2019re done, click <strong>Submit Listing<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/new-listing.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a new listing.\" class=\"wp-image-33651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/new-listing.jpg 628w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/new-listing-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The listing will now be submitted for review and can be approved by an admin in the <strong>Dashboard &gt; Listings<\/strong> section. However, you can always disable manual listing moderation in <strong>HivePress &gt; Settings &gt; Listings<\/strong>. Once approved, the listing will be visible on your platform.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"884\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/published-listing-1024x884.jpg\" alt=\"A published listing.\" class=\"wp-image-33652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/published-listing-1024x884.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/published-listing-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/published-listing-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/published-listing.jpg 1063w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From now on, users will be able to book an appointment with this coach in a few clicks. All they have to do is select the available date and time and click <strong>Book Now<\/strong>. They will then be redirected to the confirmation page, which is the last step remaining before the appointment is scheduled. Simple as that!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/confirmation-page-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"A booking confirmation.\" class=\"wp-image-33653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/confirmation-page-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/confirmation-page-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/confirmation-page-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/confirmation-page.jpg 1073w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The coach will see the booking in their dashboard, with the option to accept or decline it. In addition, each trainer will have the ability to manage a personalized calendar that will show them each successful reservation as well as the available dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/calendar-4-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"A booking calendar.\" class=\"wp-image-33654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/calendar-4-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/calendar-4-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/calendar-4-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/calendar-4.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monetization\">Ways to Monetize your Coach Booking Platform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Congrats, your website is already in action. So, lastly, let&#8217;s quickly discuss how you can make money from it. First of all, you need to install <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong><\/a> to be able to accept payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, there are two primary <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/monetize-a-service-marketplace-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monetization methods<\/a> that are popular among booking websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking Commissions&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest way to earn is by taking a commission from each successful booking. Commissions can be applied to coaches, clients, or both. For this to work, you&#8217;ll need to install the <strong>HivePress Marketplace<\/strong> extension that comes with the MeetingHive theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the <strong>Marketplace<\/strong> extension from your MeetingHive purchase email and install it in the <strong>Dashboard &gt; Plugins &gt; Add New &gt; Upload Plugin <\/strong>section. Next, navigate to <strong>Dashboard &gt; HivePress &gt; Settings &gt; Vendors<\/strong> section to set your commission rates, which can be either a percentage, a flat fee, or both. To set up commissions for customers, visit the <strong>Users<\/strong> tab, where the exact settings are available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/commisions-3.jpg\" alt=\"Setting up commissions.\" class=\"wp-image-33655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/commisions-3.jpg 328w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/commisions-3-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For a visual guide, you can also watch our video tutorial on setting up commissions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Setting Up Commissions [MeetingHive Course 9\/12]\" width=\"749\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rkmBA67uyVs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listing Packages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s talk about the second monetization model for a coach booking website. Using the free <strong>HivePress Paid Listings<\/strong> extension, you can create different listing packages with varied prices. Simply saying, you might offer a basic free package for adding a single listing, while premium packages could allow for multiple listings and other features.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/packages-1-1024x459.jpg\" alt=\"Listing packages.\" class=\"wp-image-33656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/packages-1-1024x459.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/packages-1-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/packages-1-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/packages-1-1536x689.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hivepress.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/packages-1.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the <strong>Paid Listings <\/strong>extension lets you charge vendors for advertising. For a certain fee, they can make their listings show up at the top of the search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a detailed walkthrough on setting up listing packages, watch the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Setting Up Paid Listings [MeetingHive Course 8\/12]\" width=\"749\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RwwGaOW9hls?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And that concludes our tutorial on creating a coach booking website with WordPress. We hope you found it helpful and now have a better idea of how to launch an appointment booking platform for coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still unsure which theme to choose, consider trying <a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/themes\/meetinghive\/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MeetingHive<\/a>. It\u2019s a feature-rich appointment booking WordPress theme that comes with all the necessary features right out of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, feel free to check our articles on how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/website-for-beauty-services-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create a website like Booksy with WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/blog\/create-a-lawyer-appointment-website-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Launch a lawyer appointment booking platform<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A quick guide on how to create a marketplace for coaches with WordPress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":686,"featured_media":33659,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/686"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33635"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33662,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33635\/revisions\/33662"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/33659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hivepress.io\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}