Online Booking Overview
⭐Pro Online booking is available on Pro and Premium plans.
Online booking lets clients schedule appointments directly through your personalized booking page, without back-and-forth communication.
What is Online Booking?
Online booking provides a public webpage where clients can:
- View your available services
- Choose a specialist/calendar
- Select a date and time
- Enter their details
- Confirm the booking
- Receive confirmation
Your booking page is accessible at: timeblu.com/[your-username]
Key Features
Booking Wizard
A smooth 6-step booking process:
- Service Selection - Client chooses the appointment type
- Specialist Selection - Client picks a calendar (or “Any Available”)
- Date & Time - Client selects from available slots
- Client Details - Name, email, phone entry
- Review - Confirmation of all details
- Confirmation - Booking success page
Real-Time Availability
- Shows only available time slots
- Respects your working hours
- Accounts for existing bookings
- Updates as bookings are made
Automatic Confirmations
- Email sent to client immediately
- Email notification to you
- Calendar updated automatically
Customization (Premium)
💎Premium Premium users can customize:
- Logo and branding
- Color scheme
- Social media links
- Hide “Powered by Timeblu”
Quick Navigation
How It Works
For You
- Enable online booking in settings
- Set your username (creates your booking URL)
- Configure services as public
- Set working hours on calendars
- Share your booking link
For Clients
- Visit your booking page
- Select a service from available options
- Choose date and time from open slots
- Enter contact details
- Review and confirm
- Receive confirmation email
What Clients See
The booking page displays:
- Your business name
- Available services with prices and durations
- Calendar for date selection
- Available time slots
- Your contact info (optional)
- Your logo (Premium)
- Social links (Premium)
Booking vs Manual Scheduling
| Online Booking | Manual Scheduling |
|---|---|
| Client self-service | You create sessions |
| 24/7 availability | During your hours |
| Less back-and-forth | Direct communication |
| Automatic notifications | Manual notifications |
| Clients need link | You control access |
Requirements for Online Booking
Plan Requirement
- Pro or Premium subscription required
- Free plan does not include online booking
Setup Requirements
- At least one public service created
- Working hours configured on calendars
- Username set for booking URL
- Online booking enabled in settings
Benefits of Online Booking
For You
- Save time - No scheduling calls or emails
- 24/7 availability - Clients book anytime
- Reduce no-shows - Automatic reminders
- Professional image - Modern booking experience
For Clients
- Convenience - Book on their schedule
- Self-service - No waiting for responses
- Instant confirmation - Know immediately
- Easy rescheduling - Online cancellation
Online Booking by Plan
| Feature | Pro | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Booking page | Yes | Yes |
| Custom username | Yes | Yes |
| All services | Yes | Yes |
| Email confirmations | Yes | Yes |
| Custom branding | No | Yes |
| Hide Timeblu badge | No | Yes |
| Deposits | No | Yes |
Getting Started
Ready to enable online booking?
- Enable booking - Turn on the feature
- Set your username - Create your URL
- Configure settings - Set preferences
- Share your link - Start accepting bookings
Test your booking page yourself before sharing it with clients to ensure everything looks right.
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