Glossary
Booking page
A public web page where a customer can pick a service, date and time slot to schedule an appointment.
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Definition
A booking page is a public URL where customers self-select a service, an available slot, and their contact details, and receive an instant confirmation. It replaces the back-and-forth of DMs and phone calls with a single link that works whether the salon is open or closed.
Why it matters
Salons that rely on DMs and phone calls lose bookings after hours and during busy periods. A booking page collects bookings 24/7 and removes the coordination step from the owner's day.
Common misconceptions
| Common claim | Reality |
|---|---|
| A booking page is the same as an Instagram DM link. | An Instagram link opens a conversation. A booking page collects the service, slot and contact, then confirms automatically. |
| Customers won't use it — they prefer to call. | Many customers try to book outside business hours. A booking page captures those requests without waiting for staff to reply. |
How Appointly handles this
Appointly gives every salon a public booking page tied to your services, opening hours and capacity, with automatic WhatsApp confirmation.
Related terms
- Booking link
A short URL that opens the salon's public booking page.
- Online booking
Any booking flow where the customer schedules themselves through a web page instead of calling.
- QR booking
A printed QR code at the salon that scans to the booking page for walk-ins and repeat customers.
- Salon calendar
The shared view of every booked appointment, ordered by time, that runs the salon's day.
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FAQ
Does a booking page replace WhatsApp?
No. It works alongside WhatsApp — the booking is collected on the page, and the confirmation and reminder are sent on WhatsApp.
Where do salons share their booking page?
Instagram bio, Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business greeting, and a QR code at the reception.
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