The Start Booking journal

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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 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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What’s new for June

The last month has been incredibly busy for the team as we’ve been heads down working hard on some big updates coming your way. As you know, last month we completely rebuilt the interface for the classes booking flow. And for June, we continue on that success by investing even further in the classes experience. […]

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Classes V2 Upgrade Guide

We are very excited to announce Classes version 2. This update will provide your customers with a better user experience and give you more control over the look and feel of your booking flow. The expected release of version 2.6 is Monday, May 11th at 8am MST. This guide will help you if you are […]

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