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title: 1-on-1 Consultations & Bookings
description: Let clients book paid or free consultations, coaching sessions, and advisory meetings with integrated calendar availability and automated meeting links.
sidebar:
  label: 1-on-1 Bookings
  icon: calendar
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The **Booking Block** transforms your Ceynk page into an appointment booking system, eliminating the back-and-forth messaging required to schedule client meetings.

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## Features & Capabilities

- **Meeting Platforms**: Automatic meeting generation or custom links for Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or in-person venues.
- **Hourly Slots**: Configurable booking windows (e.g. 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes).
- **Blackout Dates**: Block out vacations, public holidays, or personal days with one tap.
- **Card Sizing**: Desktop & Mobile `2 × 4` (Fixed Large Card).

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## Step-by-Step Setup Wizard

1. **1. Session Overview & Pricing**

    Click **Add Block** (`+`) → **1-on-1 Consultation**.
    - Enter session title (e.g., *1-Hour Portfolio Review & Career Strategy*).
    - Provide an explanation of what the client will receive during the call.
    - Select your meeting platform (Zoom, Google Meet, or Custom URL).
    - Set your booking price (or `0` for free discovery calls).

2. **2. Availability & Blackout Windows**

    - Select your weekly available days (Monday through Sunday).
    - Configure available start times (e.g., `09:00`, `11:00`, `14:00`, `16:00`).
    - Select specific calendar blackout dates to prevent client bookings on days off.

3. **3. Save & Activate Calendar**

    Review the interactive client calendar preview and click **Add Booking Block**.

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## Client Booking Flow

1. **Date & Time Selection**: Clients browse your available days and choose their preferred open time slot.
2. **Contact Information & Notes**: Clients enter their name, email, phone number, and any notes or questions for the session.
3. **Instant Checkout**: Clients complete payment securely via credit/debit card.
4. **Automated Confirmations**: Both you and the client receive calendar invites and meeting join links immediately upon confirmation.

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## Platform Fees

- **Sri Lanka Free**: 15% Ceynk platform fee (PayHere gateway fees apply).
- **Sri Lanka Pro**: 9% Ceynk platform fee (PayHere gateway fees apply).
- **Sri Lanka Ultra**: 5% Ceynk platform fee (PayHere gateway fees apply).
- **Global Free**: Cannot sell (upgrade to Pro or Ultra to sell).
- **Global Pro**: 7% Ceynk platform fee (standard gateway fees apply).
- **Global Ultra**: 0% Ceynk platform fee (payment gateway processing fees apply).

:::note Payment Gateway Fees
Payment gateway processing fees apply to all transactions regardless of platform fee tier.
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For complete fee details and bank payout schedules, visit [Platform Fees & Commission Rates](/monetization/platform-fees).