How Do I Set Up Online Booking for My Salon?
Set up online booking by choosing salon software with integrated scheduling, configuring your services and staff availability, embedding the booking widget on your website, enabling Reserve with Google, and promoting your booking link across all channels.
Why This Matters
Many salons still rely on phone calls and walk-ins for bookings, missing out on the 67% of customers who prefer to book online. Without online booking, salons lose clients to competitors who offer it, miss after-hours inquiries, and spend staff time on phone calls that could be automated. Setting up online booking is one of the highest-ROI investments a salon can make.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Choose salon booking software
Select a platform that includes online booking, calendar management, and automated reminders. Daisy offers AI-powered booking with no transaction fees starting at $50/month.
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Configure your services and pricing
Add all services with accurate descriptions, durations, and pricing. Group them into categories (hair, nails, skin, etc.) for easy navigation.
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Set up staff availability
Configure each staff member's working hours, break times, and service capabilities. The system will only show available slots to customers.
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Customize your booking page
Add your logo, brand colors, and photos. With Daisy's white-label feature, your booking page looks like YOUR website, not a third-party platform.
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Add booking to your website and social media
Embed the booking widget on your website, add a "Book Now" button to Instagram and Facebook, and enable Reserve with Google for direct search bookings.
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Set up payment and cancellation policies
Configure whether to require deposits, enable prepayment, and set your cancellation policy. These settings significantly reduce no-shows.
How Does Daisy Help?
Daisy makes online booking setup effortless: configure your services and staff, customize your booking page with your branding, and go live in under a day. AI-powered scheduling optimizes appointments, automated reminders reduce no-shows, and the 24/7 AI receptionist handles inquiries even when you're busy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to set up online booking?
With modern platforms like Daisy, you can set up online booking in 1-2 hours. Add your services, configure staff schedules, customize branding, and share your booking link.
Do I need a website to accept online bookings?
No. Daisy provides a standalone booking page you can share directly via link, QR code, or social media. Having a website helps, but isn't required.
How much does online booking software cost for salons?
Online booking is included in most salon management platforms. Daisy starts at $50/month with no additional booking fees. Some platforms charge per-booking fees of $1-3, which add up quickly.
Can clients book through Instagram or Google?
Yes. Daisy integrates with Google Reserve for direct booking from search results, and you can add "Book Now" links to Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and any social platform.
Will online booking work with my current website?
Yes. Most salon booking systems provide an embeddable widget or iframe that works with any website platform (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, custom sites, etc.).
How do I handle walk-ins alongside online bookings?
Daisy manages both seamlessly. Walk-ins are added to the live calendar instantly, and online availability updates in real-time. No double-booking risk.