Scheduling · Issue #5
At a glance
The problem
Lost bookings when you can't answer the phone | |
Our pick
Calendly |
Free option
Calendly — Yes, free plan |
You run a dog grooming shop. The phone rings at 11am, but you're elbow-deep in a golden retriever. By the time you call back, that customer already booked somewhere else. There's no missed-call recovery — they're just gone. The real reason: there's no way for them to book themselves when you can't pick up.
Where to start
Calendly★ Our pickFree
Calendly gives you a booking page — a link you can put in your voicemail, your website, or your Instagram bio — that lets customers pick an open slot and book themselves, any hour of the day, without calling you. You set your hours, your services, and how far out people can schedule, and Calendly handles the rest: it confirms the appointment, sends the customer a reminder, and blocks the time on your calendar. When you're with a dog, on the road, or just done for the day, a customer who finds your link can still lock in a time without waiting for a callback. The next morning, the appointment is already in your calendar, confirmed and ready.
Free plan available · from $12/month, or $10/month if you pay yearly · 14-day free trial
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