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Overview of the Service Menu in Calendars – BizStackPro Help

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Overview of the Service Menu in Calendars

Streamline service-based bookings with a centralized, customizable Service Menu that showcases multiple services in one booking experience.

Quick Answer

What is the Service Menu in BizStackPro?

The Service Menu combines multiple service calendars into one organized booking experience. Enable it under Calendar Settings → Preferences, create calendar groups that act as service categories, and then build a Service Menu that displays the selected groups and calendars in your preferred order.

What the Service Menu Does

Offering several services can make booking more difficult when each service has a separate calendar link. Clients may not know which link to choose, which staff member handles the service, or where to begin.

The Service Menu creates one organized booking experience where clients can browse service categories and select the appointment that fits their needs.

Instead of sending several unrelated calendar links, you can group service calendars into categories and display those groups as tabs or sections inside the appointment widget.

The Service Menu can also display useful information such as the service duration, price, and assigned team member. You can add a custom form to collect booking information and choose what clients see after completing an appointment.

The Service Menu organizes existing calendars

Each service still uses its own calendar settings, availability, and assigned staff. The Service Menu brings those calendars together into one client-facing booking flow.

Service Menu at a Glance

Enable From Calendar Settings → Preferences
Categories Calendar Groups
Services Individual Calendars
Optional Data Collection Custom Form
After Booking Message or Redirect
Display Control Group and Calendar Order

Before You Begin

Organize your services and booking requirements before building the Service Menu.

  • List every service that should appear in the menu.
  • Decide how the services should be grouped into categories.
  • Identify which staff members should be assigned to each service.
  • Confirm the duration, availability, and price for each service calendar.
  • Decide whether clients should select a preferred team member.
  • Prepare a custom form when additional booking information is needed.
  • Choose whether clients should see a thank-you message or redirect page after booking.

Step 1: Create Service Groups

Create calendar groups that will act as categories inside the Service Menu.

Open Calendar Settings

From the BizStackPro dashboard, go to Calendar Settings.

Open Groups

Select the Groups area to review existing calendar groups or create a new one.

Create a Category Group

Create a group for each category you want clients to browse, such as Hair Services, Massage Services, Consultations, or Training Sessions.

Use Clear Group Names

Choose names that help clients understand which services they will find inside each category.

Save Each Group

Review the group details and save the category before adding its service calendars.

Groups become navigation inside the booking experience

Calendar groups display as tabs or sections in the Service Menu, helping clients move between service categories.

Step 2: Create and Organize Service Calendars

Create a separate calendar for each service and place it into the correct group.

Create or Open a Service Calendar

Create a calendar for each service you offer or open an existing calendar that should appear in the Service Menu.

Enter the Service Information

Add a clear service name and description so clients understand what they are booking.

Configure Duration and Availability

Set the correct appointment duration and define when the service can be booked.

Assign the Correct Staff Members

Select the team member or team members who can deliver the service.

Configure Staff Selection

Enable staff selection when clients should be able to choose a preferred team member.

Add Pricing When Appropriate

Enter the service price when it should be displayed or collected during the booking process.

Assign the Calendar to a Group

Place the calendar into the group that represents its service category.

Save and Review the Calendar

Save the service calendar and confirm that its name, availability, assigned staff, and group are correct.

Step 3: Enable the Service Menu

Turn on the Service Menu feature so the menu-building area becomes available.

Return to Calendar Settings

Open Calendar Settings.

Open Preferences

Select Preferences.

Enable Service Menu

Turn the Service Menu option on.

Confirm the Service Menu Tab

Verify that the Service Menu tab now appears in the Calendars area.

Step 4: Build the Service Menu

Configure the client-facing menu and choose which service groups and calendars it should display.

Open the Service Menu Tab

Go to the Service Menu area under Calendars.

Create a Service Menu

Click Create Service Menu.

Enter the Menu Name

Use a name that clearly represents the collection of services clients will be able to book.

Configure the Menu URL

Set the URL information required for the Service Menu booking page.

Add the Menu Description

Write a short explanation that helps clients understand the services available through the menu.

Select a Custom Form

When needed, select a custom form to collect additional information during booking.

The selected Service Menu form overrides forms configured at the individual calendar level.

Choose the Post-Booking Action

Select whether clients should see a thank-you message or be redirected to another URL after completing the booking.

Select Groups and Calendars

Choose which calendar groups and individual service calendars should appear in the menu.

Arrange the Display Order

Organize the groups and services in the order that will be easiest for clients to understand.

Save the Service Menu

Review the configuration and save the Service Menu.

Preview the Booking Experience

Open the public Service Menu and confirm that all categories, services, staff options, forms, and post-booking actions work as intended.

The Service Menu form overrides calendar forms

When a custom form is selected during Service Menu setup, that form is used instead of forms configured on the individual service calendars.

How to Disable the Service Menu

You can turn the Service Menu feature off when you want to return to using individual calendar booking links.

Open Calendar Preferences

Go to Calendar Settings → Preferences.

Disable Service Menu

Turn the Service Menu option off.

Confirm the Change

The Service Menu tab will no longer be accessible, and booking will return to individual calendars.

Service Menu Best Practices

Use Client-Friendly Category Names
Reason: Internal business terminology may not help clients identify the service they need.
Action: Use clear category names that match how clients normally describe the service.
Keep the Number of Categories Manageable
Reason: Too many categories can make the booking experience feel complicated.
Action: Combine closely related services when doing so makes the menu easier to browse.
Use Clear Service Names and Descriptions
Reason: Clients should understand the difference between service options before starting the booking process.
Action: Explain what each service includes, who it is for, and any important booking expectations.
Verify Staff and Availability Settings
Reason: The Service Menu depends on the availability and staff assignments configured on each calendar.
Action: Review every service calendar before adding it to the menu.
Use One Purposeful Form
Reason: A long or unrelated form can make the booking process harder to complete.
Action: Ask only for information needed to prepare for or deliver the services in the menu.
Test the Entire Booking Flow
Reason: The Service Menu combines groups, calendars, forms, staff, and post-booking actions.
Action: Test every category and service on desktop and mobile before sharing the menu publicly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a Service Menu in BizStackPro?
Go to Calendar Settings → Preferences, enable the Service Menu option, then open the Service Menu tab under Calendars and click Create Service Menu.
Can I include custom forms in my Service Menu?
Yes. During Service Menu setup, you can select a custom form that overrides forms set at the individual calendar level.
What types of businesses benefit from the Service Menu?
Salons, spas, fitness centers, therapists, event planners, healthcare providers, and other businesses with multiple services can benefit from a more organized booking experience.
How do I organize services within the Service Menu?
Create calendar groups in Calendar Settings and assign calendars to them. These groups will display as tabs in the appointment widget.
What happens if I disable the Service Menu?
The Service Menu tab under Calendar Settings → Calendars will no longer be accessible, and booking will revert to individual calendars.

Continue Learning

Continue learning how to create service calendars, organize booking choices, and collect the information needed during scheduling.

Recommended Next Step

Test Every Service from the Client’s Point of View

Open the public Service Menu and complete a test booking through each category. Confirm that every service appears in the correct group, availability is accurate, staff selection works properly, the intended form is displayed, and the correct thank-you message or redirect appears after booking.

Organize Multiple Services with BizStackPro

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