Venue Directory Integration Options:Widget and API

Modified on Wed, 13 Aug at 1:47 PM

Venue Directory Integration Options: Widget and API

This article outlines the two main options for integrating Venue Directory search functionality into your website: Widget and Venue API. Each method offers different levels of customization, technical effort, and user experience.

Use this guide to determine which approach best fits your needs.

Integration Options

1. Widget Integration

Overview:
The Widget option provides a pre-built Venue Directory search or booking component that can be added to your website. Widgets are designed for easy integration and offer more flexibility than the now-retired iFrame method.

Key Features:

Easy to add to your site using a small code snippet.
More customization options than iFrame, including the ability to match the widget’s appearance to your site’s branding and configure certain search parameters.
Flexible styling and embedding, allowing for a more seamless fit with your website’s design.
Still relatively simple to implement, balancing ease of use with customization.

Best For:
Organizations wanting a branded, customizable search component that integrates smoothly with their website’s look and feel.

2. Venue API Integration

Overview:
The Venue API provides the most advanced and flexible integration option. It allows you to pull venue data directly into your website and build a fully custom search and display interface.

Key Features:

Full control over the user experience and data presentation.
Access to advanced search features, filtering, and sorting.
Suitable for complex integrations and bespoke requirements.
Requires more technical effort and development resources compared to Widget options.

Best For:
Organizations with specific requirements for search functionality, design, or data handling, and the technical resources to build a custom solution.

iFrame Integration (No Longer Available)

The iFrame integration method is no longer offered or supported. Please use the Widget or Venue API options described above for integrating Venue Directory search functionality into your website.

Comparison Table

Option	Technical Effort	Customization	User Experience	Best For
Widget	Low/Medium	Moderate	Branded, configurable component	Custom look and feel with easy setup
Venue API	High	Extensive	Fully custom interface and features	Bespoke, advanced integrations

Further Documentation

For detailed technical instructions and implementation guidance, please refer to the following documentation:

Widget Integration:
See the guide on how to set up the Venue Directory Client Portal Widget.
Venue API Integration:
Contact your account manager for pricing and further details, or refer to the Venue Directory API documentation.

Summary

Widget: More customizable, easy to integrate, fits your branding.
Venue API: Maximum flexibility and control, requires development resources.

Choose the integration method that best aligns with your website goals and technical capabilities.

Note: The specific features, customization options, and technical requirements for each method are detailed in the provided documentation. If you need further assistance or have specific requirements, please review these resources or contact support for guidance.