BookyFlow has three sets of templates, which allow its layout and components to use different versions of the Bootstrap framework to achieve the best layout and offer things like modal popups, responsive and consistent styling.
During the setup process, BookyFlow will ask you which version of Bootstrap your theme supports, giving you a choice between:
If your theme does not provide access to the Bootstrap framework, then normally you would choose None, however this isn't the best idea. BookyFlow can work in non-Bootstrapped themes, however it doesn't look that great in them.
Important: For best results, we recommend using a WordPress theme that includes Bootstrap support. When you install BookyFlow, choose the Bootstrap version that matches your theme.
Basic installation is relatively simple. Use the WordPress Install from Web feature, search for BookyFlow and use the on-screen instructions to do the initial installation.
BookyFlow is very large, so the initial installation just installs some basic files. The real installation of BookyFlow happens when you Activate BookyFlow.
Please be patient: Because BookyFlow is about 10mb in size, this might take some time, depending on your web server's internet connection speed.
BookyFlow should be automatically added to the WordPress main menu. Don't remove it.
Once BookyFlow has appeared in the sidebar, it has been installed. Next, go to the BookyFlow menu option.
Under the Dashboard menu item, click Plugin Manager. You will be invited to install the plugin manager. Click "Let's do this"
Once the plugin manager has been installed, you can install:
The vast majority of plugins are CMS agnostic, meaning that they work on both Joomla and WordPress.
Alternative Init is relatively close to the top. The BookyFlow Shortcodes plugin is WordPress specific so it's right at the bottom of the list.
Alternative Init is the plugin that includes the BookyFlow framework files when BookyFlow itself isn't called directly.
Once you have installed the BookyFlow Shortcodes plugin, visit the WordPress plugin manager and make sure you Activate BookyFlow Shortcodes.
Note: Alternative Init is CMS agnostic, but BookyFlow Shortcodes is a WordPress plugin and it needs to be activated before it can do its work. None of the other plugins need to be activated because they're BookyFlow plugins, not WordPress plugins.
Go to the Pages page and add a new one. Call it "Shortcodes test", and in it choose the Shortcode block.
In the shortcode enter:
[bookyflow terms &property_uid=1]Save the page. You should now be able to visit the frontend of your site and see a new menu item called Shortcodes test. When you click on it, you should see the property's terms and conditions displayed.
You have installed BookyFlow and it's ready for you to build your site.
Your next step is for you to read the Site Manager's guide.
Important: Pay attention to the section on choosing your Bootstrap version.