Replace Calendly's Spinner with a Custom Skeleton Loader in React

Introduction

Calendly’s default loading spinner can be slow and unappealing, leading to a poor user experience and even lost leads. By replacing it with a custom skeleton loader in React, we can create a smoother, more engaging loading experience for users. Here’s a quick guide to implementing this in your app using Shadcn’s skeleton component.

Why Use a Skeleton Loader?

Skeleton loaders offer a visual placeholder that makes loading content feel faster and more polished. Compared to traditional spinners, they provide a more intuitive experience, showing users that content is actively loading.

Step-by-Step Implementation

1. Install Shadcn’s Skeleton Component:

2. Create the Skeleton Loader Component:

3. Integrate the Skeleton Loader with Calendly Widget:

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Here, the useCalendlyEventListener hook listens for events from the Calendly widget and hides the skeleton loader once the widget is fully loaded.

Conclusion

With this setup, your users see a professional skeleton loader instead of Calendly’s spinner, reducing confusion and improving the user experience. A small change, but one that can keep users engaged and lead to higher conversions.