Installation guide
Step 1: Generate your embed code
- Log in to the SMS Reminder web application.
- Navigate to Settings > Booking Page.
- Under Share your booking page, click Add to your website.
A popup will appear where you can customise your booking button:
- Edit the link text (for example, “Book Now” or “Schedule Appointment”)
- Adjust the button background colour
- Adjust the button text colour
- Click Copy Code
Step 2: Add the button to your Shopify store
- In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes.
- Click Duplicate on your theme before making changes (recommended).
- Click Customize on your duplicated theme.
- Use the page selector at the top to open the page where you want the booking button (for example, a page called “Booking”).
- Click Add section or Add block.
- Select Custom Liquid.
- Paste your booking button embed code from SMS Reminder.
- Click Save.
Your booking button will now appear on your live Shopify store.
Step 3: Add a booking link to your navigation (optional)
Make it easy for customers to find your booking page from anywhere on your site.
- In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Navigation.
- Select your Main menu.
- Click Add menu item.
- Enter a name such as “Book Now”.
- In the link field, paste your booking page URL from SMS Reminder (found in Settings > Booking Page).
- Click Add, then Save menu.
If your theme supports it, you can highlight this link as a button in your header for increased visibility.
Step 4: What happens next
When customers click your Book Now button:
- They are directed to your SMS Reminder booking page.
- They view available appointment times based on your configured availability.
- They choose a time and confirm their booking.
- The appointment is added to your Google Calendar.
- SMS Reminder sends a confirmation message, followed by reminder messages before the appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install a Shopify app?
No. The booking button is added using a Custom Liquid block in your Shopify theme editor. You paste the embed code from your SMS Reminder account; no separate Shopify app is required.
Does this work with all Shopify themes?
The Custom Liquid block is a standard Shopify theme feature available in all Online Store 2.0 themes. If your theme does not support Custom Liquid blocks, you can share your booking page URL directly instead.
Where are appointments stored?
Appointments are stored in your SMS Reminder account and synced to your connected Google Calendar. You can view all upcoming appointments in your SMS Reminder dashboard.
Are SMS reminders required to use the booking button?
No. SMS reminders are optional. The booking button and booking page work without SMS reminders enabled. You can turn reminders on or off at any time in your SMS Reminder account settings.
Can I add the booking button to multiple pages?
Yes. You can add the Custom Liquid block with the embed code to any number of pages in your Shopify store.
