BookMySlot – Multi Vendor Service Appointment & Event Booking PHP Software

✨ Key Features

• Multi-Vendor Marketplace: Vendors sign up, create profiles, list services or events, manage bookings. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Service & Event Listings: Support for one-on-one appointments and group event bookings. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Calendar & Slots Management: Vendors manage availability, slots, bookings to avoid conflicts. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Customer Booking Flow: Browse services/events, select date/time/slot, pay (online or offline) and receive confirmation. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Payment Gateway Integration: Supports online payments (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) plus offline payment options. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Vendor Dashboard & Payouts: Vendors track bookings, earnings, upcoming events; admin handles vendor payout/commission. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Admin Panel: Full backend for managing categories, services, vendors, bookings, payments and site-settings. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Responsive & SEO-Friendly: Mobile-ready, clean code, translation ready so you can launch globally. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Messaging / Contact Option: Customer-vendor communication built in (depending on version). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

⚙️ Technical Stack

Platform: PHP (native or MVC framework) – script listing shows PHP appointment scheduler variant. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript for the user interface of bookings and dashboards. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Database: MySQL / MariaDB

Server Requirements:

• Web server: Apache or Nginx
• PHP version: 7.2+ (and likely supports PHP 8.x in recent version) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• MySQL / MariaDB version 5.x or higher
• SSL certificate (HTTPS) required for payment/security

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Download the script package from the official marketplace listing. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
2. Upload the files to your hosting directory.
3. Create a MySQL database and user; import the SQL dump if provided.
4. Configure system settings (database credentials, URL, payment gateway keys) in config file.
5. Access the admin panel and set categories, vendor registration settings, service types and event types.
6. Test the booking flow: vendor registration, service/event listing, customer selects slot, completes booking, payment processed.
7. Secure your site: enable HTTPS, adjust file permissions, disable debug mode, backup regularly.

Tip: Pre-upload sample services/events so the system is ready for live use, and test availability across vendors to avoid double-bookings.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Full source code of BookMySlot (PHP files, frontend assets)
• ✅ Database schema / SQL dump
• ✅ Vendor & customer dashboards, admin backend
• ✅ Documentation/README for installation and usage
• ✅ License file (verify whether GPL/unlimited use or standard commercial)

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web User Interface: Works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) on desktop & mobile
• Vendor/Admin Dashboard: Browser-based access
• Hosting Environment: Linux or Windows server with PHP & MySQL support

🧠 Notes

• License: Ensure your copy is legitimately licensed. The official listing is on CodeCanyon (Item ID 21908010). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Customization: You can tailor the script for niche verticals such as salons, tutoring, event space booking, sports facilities, etc.
• Security & Compliance: As this is a live booking system with payments, ensure you implement strong security, backup, and comply with local regulations (data protection, consumer rights).
• SEO & Discoverability: Though this is a booking platform, ensure that public service/event listings are optimized with descriptive titles, metadata and mobile-friendly interface for higher traffic engagement.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

The BookMySlot script was developed and listed on CodeCanyon under the title “BookMySlot – Multi Vendor Service Appointment & Event Booking PHP Software”. Please support the original author by acquiring the official version for updates and support. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is provided for educational and resource-listing purposes. If you intend to resell, modify or commercialise the script, ensure you hold a valid license that permits such usage.

• Do not claim the original author’s intellectual property as your own.
• Do not remove developer credit or licensing files unless explicitly permitted.
• For live marketplaces especially with payments and multi-vendors, ensure you comply with local tax/consumer laws and maintain operational readiness (backups, security updates, support).

Trustworthiness note: While BookMySlot offers a robust platform to launch a multi-vendor booking marketplace, successful deployment depends on niche positioning, vendor onboarding, marketing, and stable hosting infrastructure. Use this script responsibly and build professionally.