Book It Fast

Book It Fast integrates your WordPress website with the Book It Fast booking platform (https://bookitfast.app), a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that provides comprehensive property booking and reservation management functionality.

External Service Integration:
This plugin connects to the Book It Fast API service to provide:
* Property availability checking and calendar display
* Secure payment processing through integrated payment gateways
* Gift certificate creation, validation, and redemption
* Booking data synchronization and management
* Real-time reservation updates

Data Transmission:
When users interact with booking forms, the following data is transmitted to Book It Fast servers:
* Customer details (name, email, phone, address) for booking purposes
* Payment information for secure transaction processing
* Booking preferences and special requests
* Gift certificate information when applicable

Service Terms and Privacy:
* Book It Fast Terms of Service: https://bookitfast.app/terms-of-service
* Book It Fast Privacy Policy: https://bookitfast.app/privacy-policy
* Data is processed according to Book It Fast’s privacy policy and applicable data protection laws

Key Features:

• Multi-property booking calendar display
• Gift certificate management system
• Secure payment processing via Book It Fast service
• Real-time availability updates
• Customizable booking forms
• Admin dashboard for account management
• Gutenberg blocks for easy content integration
• Sensitive REST endpoints accept requests only from the same origin for added security

Prerequisites:
* Active Book It Fast account required (sign up at https://bookitfast.app)
* Valid API credentials for service authentication

Source Code:
The complete source code for this plugin is available at: https://github.com/acewebsa/bookitfast-wp-plugin

All JavaScript and CSS files in the build/ directory are compiled from source files in the src/ directory using @wordpress/scripts and webpack. Build instructions and development setup details are available in the GitHub repository.

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/bookitfast directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to Book It Fast in your WordPress admin menu.
4. Go to Login Settings and enter your Book It Fast account credentials.
5. Configure data sharing preferences in the plugin settings.
6. Once authenticated, you can use the Book It Fast blocks in the Gutenberg editor to display booking calendars on your pages and posts.

1.0.4

• Fixed currency display to use correct API field (order_currency)
• Added visual feedback – discount code button turns green when text is entered

1.0.3

• Added dynamic currency support – currency now automatically syncs from your Book It Fast organization settings
• Payment buttons now display correct currency symbol (AUD$, USD$, GBP£, EUR€, etc.)
• Currency automatically updates on admin dashboard page refresh
• All payment processing now uses organization-specific currency

1.0.2

• Included modal for when there is a basic booking condition

1.0.1

• Fix for including the optional extras in summary when selected

1.0.0

• Stable Version
• Improved style editing and options

0.1.0

• Initial release
• Book It Fast account integration
• Multi-property booking calendar blocks
• Gift certificate functionality
• Secure payment processing
• Admin dashboard for account management
• Block for adding availability on your page
• Block for adding gift certificate purchases on your page