Integrating Google Calendar into your WordPress site can significantly enhance its functionality by allowing visitors to view important events directly. This feature is especially useful for businesses, schools, communities, and any organization that relies on event scheduling.
Step 1: Get Your Google Calendar Embed Code
First, navigate to your Google Calendar. In the settings menu, find the calendar you want to share, and select ‘Integrate Calendar’. Copy the HTML embed code provided.
Step 2: Use a Plugin
One of the simplest methods to add a Google Calendar to your WordPress site is by using a plugin. Simple Calendar – Google Calendar Plugin is a popular choice. It allows easy integration and customization options. You can download it from the WordPress Plugin Repository.
Step 3: Embed Directly Into a Page or Post
Alternatively, you can directly embed the Google Calendar code into a page or post. Just open the editor for the page or post where you want the calendar, switch to the ‘Text’ editor, and paste the code you copied from Google Calendar.
That’s it! Your visitors can now see all the events from your Google Calendar, directly on your site.