Online appointment booking system on your Squarespace website is your best friend and must have if you want to start and grow a profitable business working just a few hours per day. It will save you a massive amount of time, money and hassle and allow you to run your business smoothly, as well as make your Clients happy. In this episode, I share the benefits of adding online appointment booking system to your website and I compare Acuity Scheduling and Calendly, two popular online scheduling tools that I use myself.

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I use Calendly to book my consult calls and Acuity Scheduling to book my design projects. Acuity Scheduling has more functionalities and allows my clients in ONE STEP choose a date, pay for the service, sign the contract, receive onboarding email and follow up thank you email after finishing the project. How amazing is that? Can you see how much time it saves you, especially if you’re a solopreneur? Because it’s all automated, there is no double bookings, unpaid appointments or delays with client onboarding.

The only thing what you need to do is to show up to the call/ appointment and deliver top-notch service to your clients.

Personally, I prefer Acuity Scheduling over Calendly because I love the neat and professional look of the Acuity Scheduling calendar on my Squarespace website and it’s truly seamless process of booking and accepting payments via Stripe and Paypal.

However, if you’re only starting and a budget is an issue and you don’t have many clients yet, I suggest to start with a Calendly free plan. It allows to automate bookings for one choosen service whether it is a call or appointment.

Online Appointment Booking System is what I call “work smarter not harder”. Both tools integrate with popular calendar platforms like Google Calendar and Outlook, as well as Zoom. However, Acuity Scheduling offers more integrations overall.

The other benefits of online appointment booking system include:

More Bookings and Happy Clients

An online appointment booking system allows customers to book appointments or services at any time, without having to call or visit your business during business hours. This can save them time and effort, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty. With an online appointment booking system, customers can easily book appointments or services from the comfort of their own homes, or while on-the-go.

No Need for Extra Staff

An online appointment booking system can automate scheduling, rescheduling and cancelling processes, reducing the need for an extra staff. It also minimizes the risk of errors or double bookings. This can save you time and money while improving the overall customer experience.

More Sales

With an online appointment booking system on your Squarespace website, you can offer additional services or promotions to clients during the booking process, increasing the likelihood of additional sales.

Organised Client Records

An online booking system on your Squarespace website can help you keep track of client data, including their contact information, booking history, and preferences. This can help you personalize your services and marketing campaigns, increasing client loyalty and rebooking rate.

Analytics and Sales Reporting

And finally online appointment booking system on your Squarespace website can provide you with valuable analytics and reporting data, including booking trends, customer demographics, and sales figures. This can help you make informed business decisions and optimize your services and marketing efforts. It also saves you tons of time when preparing your book-keeping reports.

In conclusion, adding an online booking system to your Squarespace website can bring many benefits to your business, including increased sales, improved customer satisfaction, and streamlined processes. It's an investment that will pay off very quickly and help you stay competitive in the market.

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