Embedding a Google Calendar on your CRM website offers a streamlined way to manage and share events with your team and clients. By centralizing event information, you enhance visibility and ensure that key dates are easily accessible without navigating away from your platform. This guide walks you through the process of embedding a Google Calendar into your website.
Embedding Your Google Calendar #
Create or Select Your Google Calendar #
Navigate to calendar.google.com and either select an existing calendar or create a new one by clicking on the plus button next to “Other calendars” and selecting “Create new calendar” from the main menu.
Configure Your Calendar #
If you have opted to create a new calendar, assign a name to it, and ensure the correct time zone is selected to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Add Events to Your Calendar #
Click on your desired date and time to add an event. You can set it to repeat for recurring events and include details such as event descriptions and links.
Embed the Google Calendar #
In Google Calendar settings, find your calendar under “Settings for my calendars,” select “Integrate calendar,” and copy the embed code provided.
Modifying Your Website #
Access the Websites section of your account, and either select an existing site or create a new one where you wish to embed the calendar.
Add a Code element to your page and paste the embed code into this element.
Save your changes and preview the page to ensure the calendar displays correctly. Once satisfied, publish the page.
Note: This embedding process enables users to view the calendar; however, clients and team members will not have the ability to make bookings. For booking functionality, it is recommended to utilize the Calendar Element.
Frequently Asked Questions #
How do I embed a Google Calendar on my CRM website? #
Create or select a calendar at calendar.google.com, open its settings, choose “Integrate calendar,” copy the embed code, then add a Code element to your website page, paste the code, save, and publish.
Can visitors book appointments through the embedded calendar? #
No. Embedding lets users view the calendar but not make bookings. For booking functionality, use the Calendar Element instead.
Can I embed more than one Google Calendar? #
Yes. You can embed multiple calendars by repeating the embedding process for each calendar you want to display.
Will updates to my Google Calendar appear automatically on the site? #
Yes. Any updates or new events you add to your Google Calendar will automatically reflect on the embedded calendar on your CRM website.
The calendar isn’t displaying. What should I check? #
Make sure you saved all changes and refreshed the page, and verify that the Google Calendar is set to public visibility so it can be viewed when embedded.
Can I customize how the embedded calendar looks? #
Yes. Google provides customization options such as adjusting the size and color theme so the calendar better matches your website’s design.
