Online appointment booking
Clients expect to book online when it suits them — not only during your opening hours. Schedlie lets you share booking links when you want self-service intake, while you keep full control of the calendar.
What online appointment booking means in practice
Online appointment booking is when a client opens a link, sees your available times, and reserves a slot without a phone call or DM. You still define which services, durations, and hours are open — the software handles the capture and follow-up.
- Share a link on Instagram, email signature, or your website
- Client picks date, time, and service type
- Contact details saved to your client list automatically
- Confirmation and reminders send from the same booking record
When online booking beats phone-only
Sole traders often start with phone and WhatsApp — that works until you are fully booked. Online appointment booking catches enquiries at night, on weekends, and while you are mid-appointment. You review and approve if needed, or let confirmed slots land straight on the calendar.
You do not need a marketplace profile
Some platforms force you onto a public directory and take a cut per booking. Schedlie online booking links point to your calendar — your clients, your brand, your reminder rules. Use online intake when you want it; keep manual booking for regulars.
Online booking plus reminders
A booking page without follow-up still leaves no-shows. Schedlie ties online appointment booking to email and SMS reminders so self-booked clients get the same professional nudges as ones you enter yourself.
Set up online appointment booking in Schedlie
- Create a work calendar with your services Add event types for each service length — cuts, colours, consultations — so online slots match how you actually work.
- Define when you accept online bookings Set working hours and buffer time between appointments. Clients only see times you are willing to offer.
- Generate and share your booking link Post the link on socials, add it to your site, or send it in a DM when someone asks for availability.
- Review new requests if you want a gate Use RSVP-style flows where you confirm before the slot is final — useful for new clients or long treatments.
- Let confirmations and reminders run automatically Every online booking triggers the same confirmation and reminder pipeline as manual entries.
Online appointment booking — FAQ
Can I still book clients manually?
Yes. Online appointment booking is optional. Many businesses use links for new clients and manual entry for regulars.
Do clients need a Schedlie account?
No. They open your link, pick a slot, and leave their contact details — no sign-up required on their side.
Will online bookings double-book my diary?
Slots come from one calendar. When a time is taken — online or manually — it is no longer offered.
Is online booking included on the free plan?
Core calendars and booking links are free to start. SMS reminders and branding upgrade on Plus when you need them.