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Checklist before launching online booking: what to check before going live
Before opening booking to customers, check services, duration, availability and automated messages.
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Quick answer
The best time to prevent online booking mistakes is before launch: a few early checks reduce corrections, messages and wrong appointments.
- Clear name
- Realistic duration
- Optional price or operational note
Check services and duration
Every published service should be clear for customers and sustainable for the team.
- Clear name
- Realistic duration
- Optional price or operational note
Review availability and staff
The public calendar should show only slots the business can actually respect.
- Updated shifts
- Blocked absences
- Connected skills
Test the flow like a customer
Before launch, make a test booking from mobile and check confirmation, reminders and dashboard.
- Mobile journey
- Confirmation email
- Appointment in calendar
Essential checks
- ✓ Bookable services are defined
- ✓ Duration is realistic
- ✓ Staff and locations are updated
- ✓ Confirmation messages are tested
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Decision
Compare plans
Understand which plan fits the current phase and which modules can wait.
FAQ
Should I publish everything immediately?
No. Start with simpler services and add complexity when the team is comfortable.
