Using the Booking System
Manage appointments and customer bookings efficiently
Using the Booking System
The booking system helps you manage appointments, schedule services, and let customers book directly. Streamline your scheduling workflow.
Accessing Bookings
- Click Bookings in the sidebar
- View all bookings
- Switch between list and calendar view
Booking Calendar
Calendar View
See bookings visually:
- Month view for overview
- Week view for detail
- Day view for hour-by-hour
Navigate Calendar
- Use arrows for next/previous
- Click date to jump to it
- Today button returns to current
Creating Bookings
Manual Booking
- Click Create Booking
- Select customer (or create new)
- Choose service/product
- Set date and time
- Add notes if needed
- Click Save
Booking Details
Required information:
- Customer name
- Service type
- Date and time
- Duration
Optional:
- Notes
- Special requests
- Reminders
Booking Status
Status Options
Track each booking:
- Pending - Awaiting confirmation
- Confirmed - Approved and scheduled
- Completed - Service delivered
- Cancelled - Booking cancelled
- No Show - Customer didn't arrive
Update Status
- Click on booking
- Select new status
- Add notes if needed
Public Booking Pages
Landing Pages
Create pages for customers to book:
- Go to Landing Pages
- Click Create
- Configure booking form
- Share the link
Booking Form
Customers can:
- View available slots
- Select service
- Choose date/time
- Enter their information
- Submit booking
Available Slots
Configure availability:
- Set business hours
- Block specific dates
- Set buffer between appointments
- Limit daily bookings
QR Code Booking
Generate QR
- Go to booking page
- Click QR Code
- Download or display
Use Cases
- Print on business cards
- Display in store
- Add to marketing materials
Managing Bookings
View Booking
Click any booking to see:
- Customer details
- Service information
- Date and time
- Notes and history
Edit Booking
- Open booking
- Click Edit
- Update details
- Save changes
Cancel Booking
- Open booking
- Click Cancel
- Select reason
- Optionally notify customer
Booking Notifications
Customer Notifications
Automatic notifications:
- Booking confirmation
- Reminder before appointment
- Cancellation notice
Staff Notifications
Get alerts for:
- New bookings
- Cancellations
- Changes
- Upcoming appointments
Calendar Sync
Export Calendar
- Go to Settings
- Find calendar export
- Copy calendar URL
- Add to Google/Outlook calendar
Stay Updated
External calendar shows:
- All bookings
- Status updates
- Real-time sync
Booking Reports
View Reports
Track booking metrics:
- Total bookings
- Completion rate
- Popular times
- Revenue (if applicable)
Export Data
- Select date range
- Click Export
- Download report
Best Practices
- Confirm promptly - Don't leave bookings pending
- Send reminders - Reduce no-shows
- Update status - Keep records accurate
- Block unavailable times - Prevent overbooking
- Follow up - Check satisfaction after service