ZipLeads gives you two calendar widget styles: Classic and Neo. The style controls how your booking calendar looks to your clients. Picking the right one gives your business and your customers the best booking experience. This article explains the differences, the benefits and how to set up each style.
What is the calendar widget style?
The calendar widget style sets how your booking calendar appears when you share it with leads or clients. ZipLeads offers the Classic widget and the Neo widget. Each one suits different needs and levels of customisation.
Key benefits of calendar widget styles
Knowing what each style offers helps you choose the right one for your bookings.
Classic style: A simple, reliable layout for quick setup and basic appointment booking.
Neo style: A modern, customisable layout with extra features like reordering widget steps, colour customisation, staff selection and class seat displays.
Flexibility: You can switch between styles when you create or edit a calendar.
Default for group calendars: Group calendars use the Neo widget automatically, giving a sleek group booking experience.
Classic widget
The Classic widget is built for straightforward appointment booking with a simple layout. It suits businesses that don't need much customisation or a modern design.
Quick to set up
Standard layout for single or unassigned calendars
Ideal if you want minimal customisation
Neo widget
The Neo widget is the newer, modern style. It's built for customisation and flexibility, and it's the default style for group calendars.
Customisable colours, backgrounds and buttons
Reorder the widget steps (Form, Date & Time, Payment)
Staff selection for Round Robin calendars
Seat display for Class Booking calendars
A streamlined, modern look
How to set up the calendar widget style
Choosing or changing the widget style makes sure your booking page has the design and features you want.
Classic vs Neo: things to keep in mind
Classic is the default for unassigned calendars. Neo is the default for group calendars.
Customisation options such as colours, backgrounds and button text are only available in Neo.
Staff selection in Round Robin calendars needs Neo.
The Class Booking seat display only works in Neo.
Payment collection works in both Classic and Neo.
You can switch widget styles at any time. Existing bookings aren't affected.
Open Settings
Go to Settings in the left sidebar. This is where you manage your account preferences, business details and calendar settings.
Open Calendars
In Settings, click Calendars under the Business Services section. You'll see a list of all your calendars.
Create or edit a calendar
Click New Calendar to create a new one, or click the edit icon next to an existing calendar to change its settings. This is where you set or change the widget style.
Choose the widget style
Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose Classic or Neo. Neo is the default for group calendars, and Classic is the default for unassigned calendars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I switch from Classic to Neo after creating a calendar?
Yes. You can edit an existing calendar at any time and change the widget style.
Q: Do all customisation options work in both Classic and Neo?
No. Features such as colours, backgrounds and reordering steps are only available in the Neo widget.
Q: Why is Neo the default for group calendars?
Neo supports group booking features, staff selection and a modern layout that works better for multiple team members.
Q: Which widget should I use for class bookings with multiple seats?
You need the Neo widget to show the available seats per slot.
Q: Does switching widget styles affect existing bookings?
No. Changing the widget style only changes how the booking page looks. Your existing appointments stay the same.