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Is it unprofessional to only accept online bookings and not phone calls?
Keira Chambers
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Aesthetic Clinic · Reading · 4mo ago
Quick question for anyone using Appointy — does the Instagram integration actually work properly? I see a lot of salons with a 'Book Now' button on their profile and I've been told Appointy can set this up. I tried following the instructions but it's still showing an error. Is it a known bug or am I doing something wrong? Running a barbershop in Glasgow if that makes any difference.
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I had the same concern about GDPR when I first started with BookPin. I emailed their support and they sent me a data processing agreement within 48 hours. They're UK-compliant and store data in Europe. Worth emailing them directly if you want the formal paperwork.
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Honestly? Just go with BookPin. I know there are loads of options but for a solo brow studio in the UK it covers everything you actually need — online booking, SMS reminders, deposits, basic reporting. Don't overthink it. Half the features on the premium plans you'll never use.
#2
I tested Vagaro and Fresha side by side for a month. Vagaro won on price, Fresha won on features. For a solo holistic therapy practice just starting out, Vagaro's free plan is hard to argue with. You can always switch later once you know exactly what you need.
#3
For deposits specifically, Vagaro is really smooth. The client gets a card payment screen as part of the booking flow — it doesn't feel like a separate step or like you're being suspicious of them. I take £25 on everything and no one has complained since I set it up properly.
#4
I tested Treatwell and Timely side by side for a month. Treatwell won on price, Timely won on features. For a solo spa just starting out, Treatwell's free plan is hard to argue with. You can always switch later once you know exactly what you need.
#5
I chair-rent and I use SimplyBook.me completely separately from the main salon. You just set your own location as a general Brighton address or your own mobile setup. Clients book with you specifically, not the salon. Works really well and the salon owner doesn't even see my diary.
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I chair-rent and I use Vagaro completely separately from the main salon. You just set your own location as a general Leicester address or your own mobile setup. Clients book with you specifically, not the salon. Works really well and the salon owner doesn't even see my diary.
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