Booking App Builder
Booking Apps Built Here
What Booking Platforms Actually Need
Real-Time Availability Calendar
Sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, or iCal. Customers see only open slots—no double bookings. Set buffer times between appointments, block personal time, define business hours per day. Works across time zones automatically.Payment Processing at Booking Time
Collect deposits or full payment when customers book. Stripe and Square integrations handle card processing, refunds, and failed payments. 78% of businesses that require prepayment reduce no-shows by over half.Automated Reminders and Confirmations
Customers get booking confirmations instantly via email or SMS. Send reminders 24 hours before, 1 hour before, or on a custom schedule. Twilio integration for text messages—reduces no-shows by 27%.Service Menu with Pricing and Duration
List services with clear descriptions, prices, and time slots (30 mins, 1 hour, 2 hours). Customers pick what they need, app calculates end time automatically. Add-ons and packages work too—bundle haircut + color, consultation + follow-up.Staff Scheduling and Assignment
Multiple team members? Each gets their own calendar. Customers choose a specific person or take the next available. Staff sees their daily schedule, can block off personal time, swap shifts with approval.Customizable Booking Rules
Minimum notice (no same-day bookings), maximum advance bookings (3 months out), cancellation policies with refund windows. Set rules once, app enforces them automatically—no manual policing.What High-Converting Booking Systems Do Different
1. Show Availability First, Details Second
Let customers pick a time slot on the first screen. Once they've mentally committed to a time, ask for service type and personal info. Front-loading availability increases completed bookings.
2. Require Phone or Email Before Showing Calendar
Not for everyone, but high-demand services (consultants, specialists) capture leads even from people who browse without booking. You can follow up later. Balance this with friction—too early kills conversions.
3. Default to the Next Available Slot
When someone opens your booking page, highlight the very next open appointment. People book faster when there's a suggested starting point instead of scanning a whole week.
4. Offer Reschedule, Not Just Cancel
When customers want to cancel, show a reschedule button first. 'Can't make it? Pick a new time instead.' Saves more appointments than you'd expect.
5. Send Review Requests After Appointments
Automated email 2 hours after the appointment ends: 'How did it go?' with a link to Google or Yelp. Timing matters—ask too late and they forget, ask during the appointment and it's awkward.
6. Integrate Video Calls for Virtual Services
If you offer remote consultations or coaching, embed Zoom links in confirmations. Customer clicks the link at appointment time, call starts—no separate invites or calendar entries.
Who's Booking Without the Hassle
Service Businesses
Salons, barbers, spas, tattoo shops—anything appointment-based. Let customers book online 24/7 instead of calling during business hours. Reduce phone interruptions.
Consultants and Coaches
Therapists, business coaches, tutors, financial advisors. Show your availability, let clients book directly, sync with your personal calendar. Stop playing email tag to find a time.
Restaurants and Event Venues
Table reservations with party size and time slots. Customers book, you see the seating chart fill up. Add deposits for large groups or high-demand nights.
Healthcare and Wellness
Dentists, massage therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists. HIPAA-compliant booking with secure patient info. Automated reminders reduce no-shows, intake forms collect info before visits.