Learn the differences between Classic and Neo calendar widget styles in GHL Customer Care. Discover benefits, setup steps, and which style best fits your needs.
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GHL Customer Care provides two calendar widget styles—Classic and Neo—that determine how your booking calendar is displayed to clients. Choosing the right widget style ensures the best scheduling experience for your business and customers. This article explains the differences, benefits, and setup process for each style.
Calendar widget styles define how your booking calendar appears when shared with leads or clients. GHL Customer Care offers the Classic widget and the Neo widget, each designed for different use cases and levels of customization.
Key Benefits of Calendar Widget Styles
Understanding the benefits of each widget style helps you choose the right one for your scheduling needs.
Classic Style: Simple, reliable layout designed for quick setup and basic appointment booking.
Neo Style: Modern, customizable interface with advanced features like widget step reordering, color customization, staff selection, and class seat displays.
Flexibility: Ability to switch between styles when creating or editing a calendar.
Default for Group Calendars: The Neo widget is automatically applied for Group Calendars, offering a sleek group booking experience.
Classic Widget
The Classic widget is designed for straightforward appointment booking with a simple layout. It’s best for businesses that don’t need advanced customization or modern design elements.
Quick setup process
Standard layout for single or unassigned calendars
Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customization
Classic Widget (image 1 of 6)What this shows Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customizationWhat this showsIllustrates the "Classic Widget" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)".This screenshot appears in the "Classic Widget" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Ideal for businesses wanting minimal customization. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features.Image 1 of 6What this coversIdeal for businesses wanting minimal customization
Fields in this part of the guideQuick setup processStandard layout for single or unassigned calendarsIdeal for businesses wanting minimal customization
Next stepThe Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features.
Neo Widget
The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features.
Customizable colors, backgrounds, and buttons
Ability to reorder widget steps (Form, Date & Time, Payment)
Staff selection option for Round Robin calendars
Seat display for Class Booking calendars
Streamlined and modern interface
Neo Widget (image 2 of 6)What this shows Streamlined and modern interfaceWhat this showsIllustrates the "Neo Widget" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)".This screenshot appears in the "Neo Widget" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Streamlined and modern interface. For context, this section explains: The Neo widget is the newer, modern style designed with customization and flexibility in mind. It’s the default style for Group Calendars and supports enhanced features. This part of the guide covers 5 fields, listed below. Immediately after, the guide continues: Choosing or changing your calendar widget style ensures that your booking page matches your preferred design and features.Image 2 of 6What this coversStreamlined and modern interface
Fields in this part of the guideCustomizable colors, backgrounds, and buttonsAbility to reorder widget steps (Form, Date & Time, Payment)Staff selection option for Round Robin calendarsSeat display for Class Booking calendarsStreamlined and modern interface
Next stepChoosing or changing your calendar widget style ensures that your booking page matches your preferred design and features.
How To Setup Calendar Widget Styles
Choosing or changing your calendar widget style ensures that your booking page matches your preferred design and features.
Classic vs Neo: Things to Keep in Mind. It’s important to be aware of how Classic and Neo widgets differ so you can choose the right option for your calendar setup. Classic is the default for unassigned calendars, while Neo is the default for group calendars. Customization options such as colors, backgrounds, and button text are only available in Neo. Staff selection in Round Robin calendars also requires Neo, and the Class Booking seat display is only supported in Neo. Payment collection, however, is supported in both Classic and Neo. You can switch widget styles anytime without affecting existing bookings.
Open Settings
Begin by navigating to the Settings menu from the left sidebar. This is where you can manage your account preferences, business details, and calendar configurations.
Open Settings (image 3 of 6)What this shows Begin by navigating to the Settings menu from the left sidebar.What this showsIllustrates the "Open Settings" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)".This screenshot appears in the "Open Settings" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Begin by navigating to the Settings menu from the left sidebar. This is where you can manage your account preferences, business details, and calendar configurations. Immediately after, the guide continues: Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed.Image 3 of 6Where to goBegin by navigating to the Settings menu from the left sidebar. This is where you can manage your account preferences, business details, and calendar configurations.
Buttons and menus referencedSettings
Next stepInside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed.
Access Calendars
Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed.
Access Calendars (image 4 of 6)What this shows Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section.What this showsIllustrates the "Access Calendars" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)".This screenshot appears in the "Access Calendars" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Inside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style.Image 4 of 6What to clickInside the Settings menu, click on Calendars under the Business Services section. This will take you to the calendar management area where all your existing calendars are listed.
Buttons and menus referencedCalendars
Next stepIn the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style.
Create or Edit Calendar
In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style.
Create or Edit Calendar (image 5 of 6)What this shows In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to…What this showsIllustrates the "Create or Edit Calendar" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)".This screenshot appears in the "Create or Edit Calendar" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: In the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style. Immediately after, the guide continues: Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars.Image 5 of 6What to clickIn the Calendars section, you can either click New Calendar to create a fresh one or use the edit icon next to an existing calendar to update its settings. This is where you’ll set or adjust the widget style.
Buttons and menus referencedNew Calendaredit icon
Next stepGo to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars.
Select Widget Style
Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars.
Select Widget Style (image 6 of 6)What this shows Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup.What this showsIllustrates the "Select Widget Style" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)".This screenshot appears in the "Select Widget Style" section of "Configuring Calendar Widget Style (Classic & Neo)". The text alongside this image reads: Go to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars. Immediately after, the guide continues: 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.Image 6 of 6Where to goGo to the Customizations tab in the calendar setup. Under Calendar Widget Style, choose between the Classic or Neo design. Neo is the default for group calendars, while Classic is the default for unassigned calendars.
Buttons and menus referencedCustomizationsCalendar Widget Style
Next stepQ: 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.
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 customization options apply to both Classic and Neo widgets? No, customization features such as colors, backgrounds, and reorder options are exclusive to the Neo widget.
Q: Why is Neo the default for Group Calendars? Neo supports advanced group booking features, staff selection, and a modern layout better suited for multiple team members.
Q: Which widget should I use for class bookings with multiple seats? The Neo widget is required to display available seats per slot.
Q: Does switching widget styles affect existing bookings? No, changing the widget style only changes the booking page appearance, not your existing appointments.
