Testing Your Reservation Page Before Going Live

Before making your ReservationKey booking page live on your website, it’s important to test it thoroughly. This ensures everything—from layout to payment flow—looks and works as intended for your guests.

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Step 1: Open and Preview Your Reservation Page

1. Go to the Website tab.
2. Click Reservation Pages.
3. Select the page you want to test.
4. Click the Preview link next to either:
   • Availability Mode – shows a list of available rooms with descriptions and photos.
   • Calendar Mode – displays room availability in a calendar view.

Enter a check-in and check-out date, then click Search to view your available rooms.

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Step 2: Review Visual and Content Details

Check the following items carefully to ensure your page content displays correctly:

• Website Header: Verify the logo, title, and introductory text.
  To edit, go to Website ? Website Messages ? Website Header.
• Photos: Make sure your property and room photos display properly and are the correct size.
• Room Descriptions: Read through each description to confirm it’s accurate and formatted correctly.
• “More Details” Links: Click to ensure additional information (amenities, notes, etc.) appears as expected.
• Slideshows: Click slideshow links to confirm the images open correctly and look good.

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Step 3: Verify Form and Policy Details

• Rates: Double-check that all prices display correctly for each room or package.
• Form Fields: Confirm that required fields are properly marked and functioning (guests should not be able to submit an incomplete form).
• Custom Fields: If you’ve added any custom fields, verify they appear correctly.
• Rental Agreement & Cancellation Policy: Click these links to ensure your custom text appears correctly.
  If you see default text, update your custom policy under Website ? Website Messages.

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Step 4: Make a Test Reservation

To ensure your booking flow works properly, complete a full test reservation:

1. Fill in all fields on the reservation form.
2. If you’re using an online payment method, use the test credit card number: 1234 1234 1234 1234.
3. Click Make Reservation to complete the booking.

On the confirmation screen:

• Review the confirmation message text at the top of the page — you can edit this under Website Messages ? Confirmation Page.
• Check the footer text at the bottom of the page — this can also be edited in the Website Messages section.

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Step 5: Confirm Email Notifications

After submitting your test booking, confirm that:

• You receive the new reservation notification email as the account owner.
• The guest (your test email) receives the correct confirmation email.

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Final Review Checklist

Before going live, verify that:

• All links, photos, and descriptions display correctly.
• Rates and taxes are accurate.
• Policies and terms are customized for your property.
• The form and confirmation page flow properly from start to finish.

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Summary

Performing a full test of your reservation page ensures a smooth experience for your guests. Once all details are reviewed and confirmed, you can confidently publish the link on your website and begin accepting live reservations.