{"id":10828,"date":"2020-05-07T13:55:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T13:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/?p=10828"},"modified":"2020-05-08T17:23:29","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T17:23:29","slug":"what-makes-start-booking-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/what-makes-start-booking-different\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Start Booking Different from Other Scheduling Software?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re currently looking for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/\">best scheduling software<\/a> to use for your business, chances are you might feel a bit overwhelmed. There are tons of different scheduling platforms out there, many of which claim to offer similar benefits and similar results. But not all online appointment schedulers are created equal. Some are ideal for certain industries, needs, and businesses. Others are powerful, but rather difficult to really use to their fullest. And of course, others are downright glitchy, causing you to miss out on valuable new appointments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding which is the best online scheduling software to use for your business is no easy task. It\u2019s important to do your research and try a few options out for yourself before making such a big decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start Booking is one of the top online scheduling software on the market. In fact, it\u2019s the only online appointment scheduler that actually helps you book <em>more<\/em> appointments. We\u2019ll cover how Start Booking works and what makes Start Booking unique from all the other options out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Start Booking Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">Start Booking allows you to maximize productivity and easily manage your online scheduling so you can focus on more important things, like providing stellar service and growing your business. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1588857877569\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Get a Subscription<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/pricing\/\">Sign up for a 14-day free trial of Start Booking<\/a> to get started.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1588857908054\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Configure your details and availability<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Customize your calendar. You\u2019ll be able to add your business hours, appointment types, available staff for certain appointments, and more.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1588857922015\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Add the calendar to your website<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Adding the Start Booking appointment scheduler to your website is a breeze. Once you\u2019ve configured your details, just install the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/wordpress-booking-plugin\/\">WordPress booking plugin<\/a> to your website.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1588857967620\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Accept bookings, anytime &amp; anywhere<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You\u2019ll instantly be able to accept bookings for appointments and classes directly from your website. Your customers will love not having to talk to a human or wait for business hours in order to schedule an appointment!<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Start Booking is Different<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start Booking doesn\u2019t just help you book services \u2013&nbsp;it offers support every step of the way, from finding customers to booking appointments to reminding them of their bookings. Here\u2019s what else makes Start Booking unique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexible Booking Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start Booking\u2019s various booking options make it a great fit for all sorts of businesses. This software allows clients to book classes of one or more people online, making it perfect for online education businesses, gyms, yoga studios, and other fitness centers. It also allows clients to book one-on-one appointments online, which is especially ideal for salons, spas, small businesses, and coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a business owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/4-best-tools-for-running-your-salon-business\/\">so many online tools are available to help you run your business<\/a>. Start Booking offers custom integrations so it works smoothly with the software you might already be using to run your business, including MailChimp, Google Analytics, Google Calendar, WordPress, Stripe, Zoom, and so many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White-labeled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start Booking isn\u2019t in it for the glory \u2013&nbsp;it\u2019s out to make you look good. The Start Booking online calendar is completely white-labeled and easy to customize in order to fit seamlessly into your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"10831\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/what-makes-start-booking-different\/screen-shot-2020-05-07-at-7-52-10-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?fit=1828%2C1268&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1828,1268\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?fit=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?fit=1024%2C710&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1828\" height=\"1268\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?fit=1024%2C710&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?w=1828&amp;ssl=1 1828w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?resize=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?resize=1024%2C710&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?resize=768%2C533&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.startbooking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-07-at-7.52.10-AM.png?resize=1536%2C1065&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy to Start, Easy to Cancel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With phenomenal customer service, no starting fees, and easy setup, it\u2019s simple to start using Start Booking. Plus, if you\u2019d like to transfer your data over from a different online scheduling software you\u2019ve already tried out and didn\u2019t care for, you can enjoy free transfer assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re confident you\u2019ll love Start Booking as much as we do, but no one likes to feel locked into something. That\u2019s why Start Booking subscriptions never involve any contracts or long-term commitments \u2013&nbsp;if your needs change, you\u2019re totally free to cancel anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helps You Grow Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, the Start Booking appointment scheduler is so much more than just a calendar. This comprehensive platform focuses on effective time management, helping you optimize your schedule for maximum success. It doesn\u2019t just make booking appointments easier and more efficient \u2013&nbsp;it helps you book <em>more<\/em> appointments. And if your goals are especially lofty, it even offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startbooking.com\/marketing-bundle\/\">add-on marketing bundle<\/a> to help you accelerate your business\u2019s growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for your small business to succeed, you\u2019ve got to take advantage of the very best tools out there. Start Booking can help you find more potential clients, book more services, and reach more customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, every business is different. It\u2019s important to figure out which online scheduler is the best fit for your company\u2019s needs by putting it to the test. 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