Get more out of Booksy
Easy tips to get more bookings and more time back
You’ve invested in Booksy - put us to work for you!
Spend your working hours with clients ✨making money✨, not on time-sucking admin and scheduling.
To set yourself up for success, you need to put in a little work first!
Follow these simple steps to get real results with Booksy:
Let your services shine ✨
Step 1
Review Service Type - In the individual Service settings, choose the Service Type that best matches each service. This makes iteasier for you to come up in client search results.
Add Service Descriptions - Describe each service offering to make sure customers choose the right service for them. Do you offer a special touch that makes your service unique? This is a great place to describe it. Remember, you’re selling your service - make sure the description makes clients want to book.
Add Service Photos (Optional) - Include example photos of each service to show off your skills and help clients book the right service for them.
Your service is the product you’re selling - here’s your chance to really sell what you have to offer!
Look more professional 🧑💼
Step 2
Update your Cover Photo - This is the main image for your booking site and Marketplace listing, and it’s the first thing potential customers will see. Make sure the photo is good quality and shows off your space or brand.
Add a business description - Write a unique description that will set you apart from your competitors and let clients know what you’re all about. To improve your SEO and search ranking, make sure to include keywords specific to your business in the description (Ex: city/neighborhood, most popular services, and your main business category).
Link your Social Media profiles - Add links to your Instagram or Facebook profiles, so clients can check out more of your work and get comfortable booking with you.
Your business profile is your first impression and the key to getting booked - let’s make it count.
Help clients find you 🔍
Step 3
Enable Online Booking – Online booking is the key to growing your business.
Turn on Search Visibility – Get listed on Booksy’s Marketplace, where millions of clients are searching for and booking services. It’s free - don’t miss out on the exposure!
Set up your Reserve with Google Integration - Take instant bookings from clients that find you on Google Search or Maps.
Make it easy for potential clients to discover you and book an appointment.
💡 Did you know? 94% of clients would be more likely to choose a new service provider if that provider offered online booking options.
Get clients booking themselves 🗓️
Step 4
Share your booking link - Use the Share Profile function to send a personal message to your contacts with your link, or copy and paste your link anywhere, like your social media profiles.
“Add and Invite” at least 10 customers - We’ll send them a free text message with your booking link.
Add a Book Now button to your Instagram and Facebook profiles so your followers can book you instantly (no app download required). Say goodbye to constant DMs.
Activate your automated marketing campaigns - Booksy can help you drive more bookings by automatically following up with your clients to remind them to book their next appointment. The templates are waiting for you – just turn them on.
If you’re not using Booksy as your personal assistant yet, it’s time to put us to work.
Build more trust, stand out from the crowd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Step 5
⭐ Businesses with at least one review are 5X more likely to get booked.
Add at least 3 Portfolio photos - Photos let potential clients check out your skills and specialties. Add good quality photos where potential clients can clearly see your work.
Collect 5 verified Reviews - Verified reviews are the #1 way to build trust with potential clients. The quickest way to build some initial reviews is to ask current clients to book their next appointment online via Booksy (send them your booking link!). After their appointment, they’ll be able to leave you a glowing 5 star review for your profile.
Help potential clients feel comfortable booking with you.
Get more visibility for your business 🌟
Step 6
Get at least 10 completed online bookings - Customer activity influences the ranking of your profile - follow the tips above to get your clients booking their own appointments.
Set up a Promotion - Create a special offer by setting up a Last Minute discount, Happy Hour or Flash Sale. Make sure the promotion is attractive enough to grab the attention of potential clients. Once a Promotion is enabled, your business may get featured in our Special Offers gallery.
Turn on Boost - Turn on the Boost marketing feature to get even more visibility for your business. It’s free to turn on, you only pay a 30% commission for a client’s first visit.
Meet these benchmarks to become more visible on the Marketplace.
Work your way through the checklist to start seeing results!