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Waitwhile Embed

Getting Started

This JavaScript widget lets you effortlessly integrate Waitwhile’s powerful platform for queuing, appointments, and events directly into your website. Whether you embed Waitwhile inline or use a modal, you can offer your customers a smooth, streamlined experience for managing their interactions with your business.

Waitwhile’s versatile platform supports businesses across all industries to:

  • Reduce wait times
  • Boost customer satisfaction
  • Increase revenue
  • Minimize no-shows

By embedding Waitwhile, you can create and manage customer journeys at scale, all from your website. This documentation will walk you through the steps to implement the Waitwhile Embed Widget, enabling you to unlock its full potential in just minutes.

Quick Start

When integrating Waitwhile into your website, you have two primary options for embedding: inline or modal. Each method offers distinct advantages and is suited to different use cases, so it’s essential to align your choice with your specific needs and user experience goals.

Inline embedding integrates Waitwhile directly into your page content, creating a seamless flow within your existing design. In contrast, modal embedding displays Waitwhile as an overlay that is triggered by user interaction, such as a button click. Your decision should be guided by factors like your website’s layout, the desired user journey, and the level of prominence you want to assign to Waitwhile’s functionality.

Let’s explore both options to help you choose the best fit for your site.

Inline Embedding Integrate Waitwhile directly into your webpage's content. This option embeds Waitwhile's functionality as a natural part of your site's layout, ensuring a smooth and continuous user experience.
Modal Embedding Display Waitwhile in a pop-up overlay on your website. This option allows users to access Waitwhile's features without leaving the current page, ideal for maintaining your site's flow while offering easy access to queuing, appointments, or event management.
Status Page Embedding Integrate Waitwhile's customer status page directly into your website. This embedding option allows registered visitors to check their place in line, communicate with your business, and access other queue-related features, all without leaving your site's ecosystem.

Advanced Integration

While our embed widget offers a streamlined way to integrate Waitwhile into your website, we understand that some businesses require more customization and control. If you find the widget’s capabilities limiting or need greater flexibility, consider exploring our robust API. The Waitwhile API allows for deep integration with your existing systems, enabling you to:

  1. Create custom user interfaces tailored to your brand and specific needs
  2. Integrate Waitwhile functionality seamlessly into your own applications
  3. Automate processes and data exchanges between Waitwhile and your other business tools
  4. Implement advanced features and workflows that go beyond the standard widget capabilities

If you’re a developer or have access to development resources, the API route offers unlimited possibilities for customization. Check out our API documentation to explore the full range of endpoints and start building your Waitwhile integration.