Whether you take child portraits or wedding photos, all photographers can probably agree that getting clients to book them is one of the ...

3 Ways You as a Photographer, Can Benefit from an Online Appointment Scheduling Software! 3 Ways You as a Photographer, Can Benefit from an Online Appointment Scheduling Software!

March 2014

3 Ways You as a Photographer, Can Benefit from an Online Appointment Scheduling Software!

Whether you take child portraits or wedding photos, all photographers can probably agree that getting clients to book them is one of the most challenging parts of being a photographer.  Since you are most likely the only person working in your business (or one of very few), you are also most likely looking for a way to minimize your workload so that you can focus on selling.  If this sounds like you, an online booking system may be the ideal solution for you and your photography business.  Here are three great reasons why!

Clients Can Book You Anytime 24/7:


Customers browse the web at all hours day or night and honestly, many times it’s easier for them to just book online than remember to follow up with that great photographer they stumbled onto.  Since clients don’t have to wait for an answer to an initial outreach email or don’t have to worry about remembering to follow up with you on the phone the next day, it’s easy for your clients to confirm they want to work with you without any missed calls or emails.


Online Booking Saves Time and Money:


In all the time you might spend putting together a unique proposal for every client, an online appointment scheduling software can help you to eliminate all of that extra grunt work.  You can minimize the workload of making all of your bookings manually, gathering all the information, cross-checking your schedule to confirm availability and more.  A good booking system will do all of this for you and more, while also giving your clients an easy way to get in touch with you and manage their appointments.


You Have Access to All Your Client Data:


If you have to scan through proposal after proposal or search email after email to find that one client’s phone number, it’s not a good use of your time.  An online booking system gives you the ability to have all of your customers information at your fingertips and easily searchable.  This also allows you to re-target and market to any previous customers and can make it easier to keep in touch with them after their photography session or photo shoot to gather a testimonial for your website or any other additional information. 


An online appointment scheduler is one of the best investments you can make in your photography business.  It not only cuts down the amount of work for you, but it makes it easier and more efficient for your clients to book you when it’s most convenient for them. Click here to start your FREE Trial.

We’re excited to announce a new payment gateway integration, Stripe . It was a highly requested feature and we are proud to have made it ...

Stripe Integration – Credit Card Capture, Online Payments Stripe Integration – Credit Card Capture, Online Payments

March 2014

Stripe Integration – Credit Card Capture, Online Payments

We’re excited to announce a new payment gateway integration, Stripe. It was a highly requested feature and we are proud to have made it possible. Stripe integration is available for both: services and classes.


What are the benefits of Stripe and how will this help me? 

Credit Card Capture
Businesses can minimize No-Shows by requesting their clients to place a valid credit card on file when scheduling appointments online. If a client doesn't show up for their scheduled appointment, businesses can easily charge that client's credit card with a few clicks of the mouse.  

Deposits
Businesses can request for clients to pay a deposit when booking online. It can be a flat rate deposit or a percentage based on the service price. A pre-paid deposit from can ensure that the client is committed to their appointment. 

Full Amount Payments
A full payment amount can be requested by businesses at the time of booking. This ensures money in your pocket, and less hustle at the time of the appointment for both you and your client.

Here you can find instructions on how to enable your Stripe account: http://booksteam.com/Support.aspx?sid=22&aid=1062&s=connecting-booksteam-to-stripe

Stripe keeps all of the credit card information encrypted and secure. With Stripe a merchant account is not needed, all you need is a regular banking account. Stripe offers easy to understand set up and low pricing of 2.9% + $0.30 cents per successful charge, no hidden fees and no monthly fees. Learn more.

Stripe is currently available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and expanding into new locations. Click here to learn more.

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