Add-on: Calcumate storage calculator

The Calcumate self-storage calculator is a powerful tool that helps your customers calculate the storage space they need, based on the type and size of items they plan to store.

This guide will take you through the steps of installing and configuring the Calcumate Add-on, embedding it on your website, and ensuring that it’s fully operational.

Creating your calculator

1. Sign up for a Calcumate account

• Go to calcumate.co and sign up for a free account to start creating your custom storage calculator.

2. Create a calculator

• Once logged into Calcumate, head to the Calculator Builder and click “Create New.”
• Enter your business name and website URL (e.g., yourbusiness.storeganise.com) to link the calculator to your Storeganise platform.
• Set the integration language and choose your storage type, unit sizes, and measurement system.

3. Add unit details and categories

• Enter the unit sizes, types, and categories (e.g., one-bedroom, two-bedroom) relevant to your business. You can also import data if needed.
• Customize the calculator’s appearance to match your branding.

Enable the Calcumate Add-on in Storeganise

Once your calculator is set up in Calcumate, you need to integrate it into your Storeganise account to make it accessible on your site.

• Log in to your Storeganise account: Once logged in, navigate to the main settings by clicking your account name in the top right.
• Access the Add-ons section: In the main settings, select "Add-ons."
• Install the Calcumate Add-on: Click "New" to browse available Add-ons, then choose the Calcumate Add-on from the list.
• Follow the instructions: Once you select Calcumate, you’ll see a short set of instructions guiding you on how to link your Calcumate calculator with your Storeganise account.

Configure integration settings

This step involves linking your calculator to Storeganise by entering some key details.

• Edit the Add-on settings: Click the pencil icon to edit the Calcumate Add-on settings.
• Enter your Storeganise URL: Provide the Storeganise URL (e.g., yourbusiness.storeganise.com) in the data-integration field.
• Data ref and data int fields:
  • These fields are essential for linking your calculator. To find them, go back to Calcumate:
    • Open the calculator you’ve created and click "Copy Code."
    • Paste the code into a text editor or a URL bar.
    • This code will contain two key elements: data ref and data int , which are unique alphanumeric strings.
    • Look through the code to locate these strings, typically found in quotation marks.
  • Copy the values for data ref and data int , then paste them into the corresponding fields in the Storeganise Add-on settings.

Update and save

• Once the data fields are filled in, click "Update" to save the settings.
• This finalizes the connection between Calcumate and your Storeganise platform, allowing the calculator to function on your website.

Embedding the calculator on your website or Customer Portal

• If using Storeganise's website builder:
  • Go to your website builder in Storeganise and click "Add a block."
  • Scroll down to find the Calcumate block, and place it on any page you choose (e.g., a dedicated calculator page or your homepage).
  • You can customize where the calculator appears by selecting the desired page or creating a new page specifically for it.
• If using a custom website:
  • Go back to your Calcumate account and copy the embed code for the calculator.
  • Paste this code into the HTML of your website where you want the calculator to appear.
  • This gives you the flexibility to place the calculator on any page of your choosing.

• For the customer portal: You can redirect users to the calculator page through a button or a text link:
  1. Using a button:
     • Create a button in your customer portal that links to the calculator page.
       • For more information on setting up buttons within your site or portal
     • Using a text link:
       • Alternatively, you can add a simple text link in your customer portal that redirects users to the calculator.

Add to your site details

You can add a button to your site details that link directly to your Calcumate storage calculator. To do this:

• Go to your Site -> Details -> General information
• Click on the pencil edit button
• Add the following code:

<a href="https:example.com/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-primary">
Space calculator
</a>      

Make sure to change the example URL with the URL of your target page