How To Add Google Calendar To Wix

Showcasing upcoming events or appointments can be a great way to keep visitors informed and add a professional touch. Adding a Google Calendar to your Wix website can bring many benefits to both you and your visitors. Having a calendar can help you stay organized and simplify your scheduling processes. This integration also improves the user experience while allowing you to customize the calendar's appearance to match your site's branding.

All these benefits can be achieved through a few clicks of your mouse. Integrating your Google Calendar with Wix is surprisingly simple. To add a Google Calendar to your Wix website, search for the "Google Event Calendar" app in the Wix App Market, connect your Google account, select the calendars to display, and customize the calendar's appearance to match your site's branding. This guide explains the process in detail so you can create a well-organized, informative website that keeps your visitors engaged and informed.

Is the Google Event Calendar App Free?

The Google Event Calendar app available in the Wix App Market has a free tier that lets you display a basic calendar on your site. However, the free version has limitations: some layout options, recurring event displays, and additional calendar views are locked behind the paid plan, which starts at around $4 to $8 per month depending on the plan you choose.

For most small businesses and personal sites, the free tier covers the essentials - displaying your public Google Calendar events in a basic grid or list view. If you need a custom-branded calendar with multiple views (agenda, week, month) and filtering options, the paid tier is worth the cost.

Before installing the app, make sure your Google Calendar events are set to "Public" or "See all event details" visibility. A calendar set to private will not display any events on your site even after the app is connected.

Step-by-Step Guide to Add Google Calendar to Wix

Want to showcase your busy schedule or upcoming events directly on your Wix website? Adding a Google Calendar to your Wix site can help you manage events and appointments more efficiently.

Here's how you can get started.

Step 1: Open Wix App Market and Search 'Google Event Calendar'

In your Wix Editor, look for the 'App Market' icon. It's the one with 4 boxes. Type 'Google Event Calendar' on the search bar. Click on the program.

Step 2: Click 'Add to Site'

Once you've selected the Google Event Calendar app, click the 'Add to Site' button. A loading window will appear that integrates all the feature and tools needed to add Google Calendar to your site.

Step 3: Connect Your Google Account

The calendar will automatically appear on your website. Clicking on it will prompt a menu bar to appear. There's 3 options on the menu - Settings, Comment, and More Actions. Click on 'Settings'. A new window will appear where you'll be prompted to connect your Google account. Click 'Connect Account' and select the email address you want to connect to your Wix site.

Step 4: Set Up Your Events Visibility

After connecting your Google account, you'll have the option to select which calendars you want to display on your Wix website. In the 'Calendars' option from the settings, select the checkboxes next to the calendars you want to be visible to your site visitors, and visible but with details hidden.

If you see the message "Not visible to site visitors" in the Calendars tab, it means your Google Calendar events are not being displayed on your Wix website. To fix this, adjust your calendar's access permissions to make the desired calendars visible, either fully or with details hidden.

Step 5: Customize Your Calendar's Setting and Design

Customize your calendar's settings and design to match your site's branding and style. You can click on the 'Layout', 'Display', or 'Settings' option to change your calendar's display, time zone, hour time format, and more. You can also click on the 'Design' option where you can customize the header, background, calendar grid, events, and buttons of your Google Calendar. Adjust the colors, fonts, and layout to create a visually appealing integration that matches your site.

Common Problems When Adding Google Calendar to Wix (and How to Fix Them)

Even with a straightforward setup, a few common issues trip up users during or after installation. Here is what to check if your Google Calendar is not displaying correctly on your Wix site.

Calendar Shows "No Events" or Appears Blank

This almost always means your Google Calendar privacy settings are not set to public. Go to Google Calendar > Settings > the specific calendar > Access permissions for events, and set it to "Make available to public." Without this, the app cannot read your events.

Events Are Not Updating on Your Wix Site

Google Calendar data typically syncs to your Wix site within a few minutes of making a change in Google Calendar, but delays can occur. If an event you added to Google Calendar is not appearing on your site after 15 minutes, try republishing your Wix site - this forces a fresh data pull from the app.

Calendar Looks Broken on Mobile

The default calendar layout can appear cramped or cut off on small screens. In the app settings, switch the mobile default view to "Agenda" or "List" instead of a monthly grid - these layouts are much more readable on phones without any horizontal scrolling. You can set different default views for desktop and mobile within the app's Display settings.

Wrong Time Zone for Events

If your events appear at the wrong times, check the time zone setting inside the Google Event Calendar app settings (not your Google Calendar settings - the app has its own time zone setting that defaults to UTC). Set it to match the time zone your events are actually scheduled in.

Tips for Optimizing Your Google Calendar

Managing events and appointments can be a hassle, but with Google Calendar, it becomes much easier. Its potential goes beyond just listing events. By integrating your Google Calendar directly into your Wix website, you can use a range of features that benefit both you and your site's visitors.

Here are some key tips to help you get the most out of your Google Calendar:

Sync Your Google Calendar with Wix Events

Running a website often involves managing appointments or bookings. If your site uses the Wix Events feature, syncing it with Google Calendar creates a two-way street. This allows you to easily create and manage events on your Wix site and have them automatically added to your Google Calendar. For a complete walkthrough of creating and managing events directly in Wix, see our guide on how to add events to your Wix Calendar.

Customize the Calendar's Appearance

Wix offers several options for customizing the appearance of your Google Calendar on your site. You can choose from different layouts, colors, and styles to match your site's design and branding. Use color coding to categorize events by type (meetings, deadlines, personal events). This creates a quick and clear visual representation of your schedule, allowing you to prioritize tasks and identify potential conflicts at a glance.

Optimize Calendar Event Information

When creating events in your Google Calendar, be sure to include detailed and SEO-friendly titles and descriptions. Don't just list event titles - include detailed descriptions, relevant links, and attendee information within each event. This eliminates the need for back-and-forth emails and ensures everyone involved has access to important details at their fingertips.

Integrate with Wix Bookings

For those offering appointment booking services through Wix, integrating it with Google Calendar provides a practical workflow. Two-way synchronization keeps both your website's booking schedule and your personal calendar up-to-date, eliminating the risk of double bookings.

To set this up: in your Wix dashboard, go to Wix Bookings > Settings > Calendar Sync > Connect Google Calendar. Once connected, confirmed bookings from your Wix site will automatically appear as events in your Google Calendar, and blocked time in Google Calendar will be marked as unavailable in your Wix booking form. This prevents the most common scheduling conflict: a client booking a slot you have blocked off for another appointment in your personal calendar.

Use Google Tasks for a Smooth Workflow

Google Tasks is a practical tool for managing tasks and to-do lists. You can add tasks to specific dates and times, and even receive reminders for upcoming tasks. This integrated approach ensures no detail falls through the cracks and keeps your workflow organized and efficient.

Conclusion: How To Add Google Calendar To Wix

With your Google Calendar now integrated into your Wix website, you have a practical tool for keeping visitors informed about upcoming events, appointments, and deadlines. Visitors can see your availability or upcoming events directly on your website - this simplifies communication and adds a professional touch. Syncing your Google Calendar also eliminates the need for manual updates, so your Wix site always displays current information without extra work on your end.

Through this guide, you can take advantage of the platform's customization tools to ensure your Google Calendar fits your brand's visual style, creating a professional experience for your visitors. Remember, keeping your calendar updated with relevant events is key. If you want to go further, Wix Bookings gives you a full appointment scheduling system that connects directly with your Google Calendar for two-way sync.