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Thoughtful, practical advice for running a service business—starting with a schedule that works for you and your customers.

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How to Setup a WordPress Scheduling Plugin (Step by Step)

Are you looking to add a WordPress scheduling plugin to your WordPress site? If so great, we will walk you through the process step by step. The main purpose for a scheduling plugin is to help you get more appointments for your services. Since your business depends on these appointments, it’s important to make sure […]

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Pros & Cons of WordPress Booking Plugin

WordPress is the most popular CMS platform that not only lets you integrate with different plugins but also scales your business higher. WordPress booking plugin helps to increase your customer booking experience. If your customers can make a booking with a single click, it’ll save time and effort.  The plugin lets your customers’ book appointments […]

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Best WordPress Booking Plugin for Fitness Studios

Fitness studios nationwide have been forced to adapt their operations due to COVID-19. Having a WordPress booking plugin can help your fitness studio thrive even during these strange times. From offering virtual sessions to letting gym members looking to exercise at their facilities in-person book an appointment to keep numbers low, a WordPress booking plugin […]

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How to Add Online Booking to Your WordPress Website – 4 Ways

As more and more people stay at home and rely on digital communication, your company website is important than ever. It’s your virtual storefront – the very first interaction many customers will ever have with your brand and your services. In our increasingly digital age, it’s crucial to add online booking to your website. Incorporating an […]

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What Does a WordPress Booking Plugin Do?

If WordPress powers your business’s website, you already know what an incredible asset it can be. But are you looking to take your WordPress website to the next level? If so, it might be a good idea to look into various available plugins. Especially if your business is in the service industry, using a WordPress […]

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4 Great WordPress Plugins for Your Business Website

WordPress is an incredible tool for any business owner interested in putting their best face forward online. But your WordPress website is only as good as the plugins you use. WordPress plugins give you added functionality with hardly any effort. They bridge the gap between you and your site visitors, helping you understand how your […]

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Does Your Website Need a WordPress Booking Plugin?

WordPress is a powerful tool for establishing a great online presence for your business. But you might be wondering – how can you take your WordPress website to the next level? Especially if you run a service-based business, adding a WordPress booking plugin can help your website do even more for you.  Beyond just acting as […]

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How to Add a WordPress Booking Plugin to Your Website

Did you know that WordPress powers 37% of all websites on the internet? If you use WordPress to manage your service-based business, you’re not alone. It’s a great tool to create a professional-looking website and strengthen your business’s online presence. But if you aren’t using a WordPress booking plugin yet, you’ve only scratched the surface […]

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The latest in booking for WordPress

The team here at Start Booking has been heads down for the last 3 months giving our WordPress booking plugin a major update that we think you are going to love! The previous version (1.x) was a good learning lesson for us. With this new release we have assembled your feedback and paired it with […]

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