Pludor Answering Calendar & Appointments

How do I start using Answering Calendar & Appointments?

5 steps, in this order. Each one is explained in the step-by-step guide.

1. Open Calendar
2. Set Hours
3. Add an appointment
4. Switch views
5. Let AI book

How do I keep phone, online and AI bookings all in one calendar?

The usual problem is that bookings from different channels end up in different places. Pludor's Answering Calendar solves this: online bookings, manually added appointments and AI receptionist bookings all land in the same calendar, which you open at pludor.com/answering > Calendar.

How do I set working hours and add appointments manually?

Open the calendar at pludor.com/answering > Calendar, press Hours and set your availability, then press Add Appointment for anything you book yourself. You can toggle between Appointments and Orders views to see both.

Is Pludor's appointment calendar free or do I have to pay?

It's on for every store, including the Free plan, with a free amount of usage each month (for example 30 bookings); past that you pay only for what you use, in credits where 1 credit = 1 cent. New stores also get 500 free credits, and your store and orders never switch off for lack of credit.

How do I let customers book a service online into my calendar?

In Settings, set your store type to Services & Booking, add each service with duration, price and an optional deposit, then set your working hours in the calendar settings. Share your store link and customers pick a service and a real free slot - the booking lands in your Answering Calendar.

Can an AI receptionist answer my calls and book appointments for me?

Yes. Turn on AI Answering at pludor.com/answering, add your hours, prices and services, pick a voice and greeting, then forward your calls. The AI books callers into real free slots on the same calendar, and every call, text and booking lands in a unified Inbox. The first 100 AI replies and 10 calls a month are free.

How does Pludor compare to Calendly or Acuity for a small service business?

Pludor puts booking, deposits, quotes and the AI receptionist into one calendar and inbox. Deposits are built into checkout rather than needing separate payment setup, phone bookings are taken by the AI receptionist instead of you typing them in, and leads live in a built-in CRM pipeline rather than a separate tool.

Can I take deposits when customers book an appointment?

Yes. When you add a service in Pludor, you can set an optional deposit alongside its duration and price. Deposits are built into checkout, so you don't need to set up a separate payment integration like you would with most scheduling tools.

What is the Answering Calendar and who is it for?

It's a monthly calendar that shows appointments and upcoming orders, lets you set working hours and add appointments manually, and collects AI receptionist bookings too. It's built for appointment-based businesses.

How do I set up an AI agent that only answers during my business hours?

In Pludor, go to pludor.com/answering > Settings, tick Enable AI Worker, give it a name and persona/instructions, then set Active From and Active Until for its hours. Save it and message your number to test that it responds.

What's the easiest way to get started with appointment scheduling?

Create a free Pludor store at pludor.com/setup, open the Calendar, set your Hours, add an appointment, and switch between Appointments and Orders views. When you're ready, turn on AI Answering so calls fill the calendar automatically.

What is Pludor Answering Calendar & Appointments?

The Answering Calendar shows appointments and upcoming orders by month, lets you set working hours and add appointments manually - AI receptionist bookings land here too.

Who is Pludor Answering Calendar & Appointments for?

Appointment-based businesses.

What problem does Pludor Answering Calendar & Appointments solve?

Appointments booked by phone, AI and online end up in different places.

How much does Pludor Answering Calendar & Appointments cost?

On for every store, including the Free plan - a free amount every month, then pay only for what you use (1 credit = 1 cent).

How do I get started with Pludor Answering Calendar & Appointments?

1. Open Calendar 2. Set Hours 3. Add an appointment 4. Switch views 5. Let AI book Full step-by-step guide: pludor.com/tutorials/answering-calendar

How does Pludor Answering Calendar & Appointments compare with Calendly, Acuity, Square Appointments, Jobber?

Booking, deposits, quotes and the AI receptionist feed the same calendar and inbox. Deposits: typically payment integration to set up; on Pludor, built into checkout. Phone bookings: typically you answer and type them in; on Pludor, aI receptionist books them. Quotes and leads: typically separate CRM; on Pludor, leads pipeline built in.