How to Add Your Business Hours and Location

This article shows you how to add your business hours and location information to your WordPress website.

Adding Business Hours to Your Website

Method 1: Using WordPress Widgets

1. Log into your WordPress dashboard at yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
2. Go to Appearance > Widgets in the left menu
3. Look for an area called "Sidebar" or "Footer" on the right side of the screen
4. Find the Text widget in the available widgets list on the left
5. Drag the Text widget into your chosen area (sidebar or footer)
6. Click on the Text widget to open it
7. Add a title like "Opening Hours" in the title field
8. In the content box, type your hours like this:

   Monday: 9am - 5pm
   Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
   Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
   Thursday: 9am - 5pm
   Friday: 9am - 5pm
   Saturday: 10am - 2pm
   Sunday: Closed
   

9. Click Save

Method 2: Adding Hours to Your Contact Page

1. Go to Pages > All Pages in your WordPress dashboard
2. Find your Contact page and click Edit
3. Click where you want to add your hours in the page content
4. Type your opening hours using the same format as above
5. Click Update to save your changes

Adding Your Business Location

Adding Your Address

1. Go to Appearance > Widgets
2. Add another Text widget to your sidebar or footer
3. Give it a title like "Find Us" or "Location"
4. Add your full business address:

   Your Business Name
   123 Main Street
   Dublin 2
   D02 ABC1
   Ireland
   

5. Click Save

Adding a Google Map

1. Go to Google Maps in your web browser
2. Search for your business address
3. Click Share when your location appears
4. Click Embed a map
5. Copy the code that appears
6. In WordPress, add a Custom HTML widget to your page
7. Paste the Google Maps code into the content area
8. Click Save

Adding Location to Your Footer

Many WordPress themes have footer areas where you can add business information:

1. Go to Appearance > Customize
2. Look for options like "Footer" or "Site Information"
3. Add your address and phone number in the available text fields
4. Click Publish to save your changes

Making Your Information Stand Out

To make your business hours and location easier to find:

• Add them to multiple places (sidebar, footer, and contact page)
• Use clear headings like "Opening Hours" and "Find Us"
• Keep the format simple and easy to read
• Update your information whenever it changes

If you're still stuck or can't find the widgets section, contact Web60 support through your hosting dashboard. Include your website address so we can help you find the right options in your theme.

FAQ

Q: Can I add different opening hours for different days?

A: Yes, list each day separately with its own hours. You can also add notes like "Closed Bank Holidays" or "Appointment Only Sundays".

Q: Where should I put my business hours on my website?

A: The sidebar, footer, and contact page are the best places. Visitors expect to find this information in these areas.

Q: How do I change my business hours later?

A: Go back to the same widget or page where you added them originally, edit the text, and save your changes.

Q: Can I add a phone number with my address?

A: Yes, add your phone number below your address in the same text widget. You can also add your email address.

Q: The Google Map isn't showing up on my website

A: Make sure you used the Custom HTML widget, not the regular Text widget. The Text widget won't display the map code properly.

Q: Can I style my opening hours to look different?

A: Yes, but this requires some basic HTML knowledge. You can make text bold by wrapping it in <strong> tags or create line breaks with <br> tags.

Q: Should I add my Eircode to my business address?

A: Yes, including your Eircode helps customers find you more easily and improves your local search visibility.