The tool for this setup
Amelia is a WordPress booking plugin with a free Lite version and paid premium tiers. Source: Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org).
Online Booking on WordPress
A business on WordPress that does not sell through WooCommerce wants a booking form on its own site.
Setting it up
Install Amelia Lite from the WordPress plugin directory. Source: Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org).
Create your services and service categories. Source: Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org).
Place a step-by-step or catalogue booking form on the booking page. Source: Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org).
Set your working hours. Source: Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org).
What we can build
A plugin choice recorded against your needs for staff, calendar sync and payments.
A booking form page and confirmation emails.
A plan for keeping the plugin updated.
Where the website stops
Amelia keeps the appointment in WordPress. The enabled features depend on the edition; scheduled reminders are listed in the premium tiers. Source: Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org).
The visitor journey
Step by step, and what the website must do
- 1
Chooses the service or appointment type
Each service shows its length and what it includes before a time is picked.
- 2
Picks a staff member or any available
Only offer a choice of person when it changes the booking for the visitor.
- 3
Selects an available time
Availability comes from the real calendar so double bookings cannot happen.
- 4
Enters contact details and confirms
Ask only for what the appointment needs; extra fields reduce completed bookings.
- 5
Receives a confirmation
Show the booking on screen and send the same details by email or SMS.
Information to collect
| Field | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Name | Identifies the person on the day. |
| Mobile number | Needed for reminders and changes. |
| Email address | Carries the confirmation and any preparation notes. |
Where the website hands over: Amelia keeps the appointment in WordPress. The enabled features depend on the edition; scheduled reminders are listed in the premium tiers. Source: Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Amelia features need the paid version?
Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar sync, scheduled reminders and managing multiple employees are in the premium tiers, not in Amelia Lite.[1]
How does the free Amelia Lite take payments?
Amelia Lite takes online payments through Square. PayPal, Stripe, WooCommerce and the other payment gateways are premium.[1]
Beyond the website
Reminders, rescheduling and syncing bookings with staff calendars happen after the website and are handled by Clever Ops.
Business automation solutions (Clever Ops)How we work together
Two ways to get started
Website Subscription
Your website, fully managed — no big upfront cost.
We design, build, host, maintain and keep improving your site for one simple monthly fee.
- Custom-designed & built for your brand
- Hosting, security & maintenance included
- Ongoing edits & content updates
- Continuous SEO & performance improvements
- Scale up or down as you grow
Fixed Project
A one-off custom build you own outright.
A defined scope and a single fixed quote — delivered once, and yours to keep.
- Bespoke design & development
- Defined scope & timeline
- You own the website & code
- Optional care plan after launch
- Custom-quoted to your needs
Sources
- [1] Amelia booking plugin for appointments and events (WordPress.org). Checked 10 October 2026.
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