Overview:

The Bookly Waiting List add-on for your Bookly appointment scheduling plugin provides a valuable tool for managing client interest when your appointment slots are fully booked. This add-on allows clients to join a waiting list for a specific service or staff member when no immediate availability exists. When a spot opens up, either through cancellations or schedule adjustments, clients on the waiting list are automatically notified, giving them the first opportunity to book the newly available slot. This helps you maximize your booking potential, fill last-minute cancellations, and gauge client demand for specific services or staff. Bookly Waiting List seamlessly integrates with Bookly, adding a waiting list feature to your booking process and providing you with the tools to manage your waiting lists effectively. It turns appointment unavailability into an opportunity to capture client interest and fill your schedule.

Top 5 Things to Know About Bookly Waiting List:

1. Automated Notifications: When an appointment becomes available, clients on the waiting list are automatically notified via email or SMS (if configured).
2. Waiting List Management: Easily manage your waiting lists within the Bookly admin interface, viewing who is on the list for each service or staff member.
3. Flexible Configuration: Customize waiting list settings, such as notification preferences, waiting list duration, and automatic removal of clients after a certain period.
4. Service and Staff Specific Waiting Lists: Create separate waiting lists for individual services or staff members, allowing clients to specify their preferences.
5. Seamless Bookly Integration: Integrates seamlessly with the core Bookly plugin, adding waiting list functionality to your booking process.

Top 5 Reasons to Use Bookly Waiting List:

1. Maximize Bookings: Fill last-minute cancellations and ensure that all available appointment slots are booked.
2. Capture Client Interest: Even when fully booked, capture client interest and convert it into future bookings.
3. Gauge Demand: Use waiting list data to understand which services or staff members are most popular.
4. Improve Client Experience: Provide clients with a convenient way to express their interest and be notified when appointments become available.
5. Reduce No-Shows: By filling cancellations quickly, you minimize the impact of no-shows on your business.

Top 5 Features of Bookly Waiting List:

1. Automated Email/SMS Notifications: Automatically notify clients when a spot opens up.
2. Waiting List Sorting: Sort waiting lists by date, time, or other criteria.
3. Manual Add/Remove: Manually add or remove clients from waiting lists.
4. Notification Customization: Customize the content of notification emails and SMS messages.
5. Waiting List Reports: Generate reports on waiting list activity to track demand and identify trends.

Conclusion:

Bookly Waiting List is a valuable add-on for any business that experiences periods of high demand or frequent cancellations. This powerful tool helps you maximize your booking potential, capture client interest, and improve the overall client experience. By automatically notifying clients when appointments become available, you can quickly fill your schedule and minimize the impact of cancellations. The seamless Bookly integration and user-friendly interface make Bookly Waiting List easy to implement and use. Invest in Bookly Waiting List and turn appointment unavailability into an opportunity for growth.