This guide will help you get started with using the Homerunner Plugin for WordPress. Follow these steps to begin managing your property rentals effectively.
Prerequisites #
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- A WordPress website (version 5.0 or higher)
- Homerunner Plugin installed and activated
- API key from your Homerunner Customer Dashboard
- Property Management System (PMS) integration configured
Quick Start Guide #
- Configure Your Plugin
- Navigate to Homerunner Settings in your WordPress dashboard
- Enter your API key
- Configure your PMS integration settings
- Save your settings
- Add Your First Property Properties are automatically synchronized from your PMS through the Homerunner API. Once configured:
- Properties will appear in your WordPress dashboard
- Images, descriptions, and pricing will be imported automatically
- Availability calendars will be synchronized
- Display Properties Use any of these methods to showcase your properties:
- Add the Explorer Block to any page for a filterable property grid
- Use individual Property Blocks for specific listings
- Implement shortcodes in your content
- Add Elementor widgets if using the Elementor page builder
- Set Up Booking System
- Add the Booking Widget to property pages
- Configure calendar display settings
- Set up email notifications
- Test the booking process
- Customize Your Display Adjust how properties are displayed using:
- Block editor controls
- Shortcode parameters
- Elementor widget settings
- Theme customization options
Common Tasks #
Managing Properties #
- View all properties in WordPress dashboard
- Monitor property availability
- Update pricing and rules
- Manage property photos and details
Handling Bookings #
- Review incoming bookings
- Process payments
- Manage guest communications
- Handle cancellations
User Management #
- Set up user registration
- Configure user roles
- Manage user dashboards
- Handle user reviews