I don't know about Schedulicity so can't answer. But StyleSeat is free! Now that I've had a lil help with the mobile app it seems to have what I need. I need a few weeks is use to really know.
Karen Morning Glory Sent from my iPhone On Jan 6, 2012, at 10:28 PM, Dawn Forenzo <[email protected]> wrote: > So is it like schedulicity?? Cuz I use that and if this is free, that's > better yet! :) how is the mobile app? > > Thanks > Dawn > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 6, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Karen <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hey Anna....I checked with StyleSeat and this is what they said about fees... >> >> from Andy Levine at StyleSeat: we are FREE...It is true that eventually we >> will have the OPTION to upgrade to a Premium Account for a monthly fee and >> we will have tons of awesome new features but everything we currently offer >> will still be free at that time. If anyone wants to get in contact with me >> let them know to email me at [email protected]. I'm the one on the other >> side answering those and I'd love to answer any questions you might have. >> >> >> Karen Hodges >> Morning Glory >> >> From: Anna Z-James <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Fri, January 6, 2012 2:16:56 AM >> Subject: Re: NailTech:: Style Seat! Check it out! >> >> A few of the techs in my salon are using it....They love it....I've been >> using Schedulicity for a few years now and I send out monthly newsletters >> and offer daily deals and do much much on line marketing so that system has >> worked best for me....and YES Style Seat does offer some of the same >> features it ends up costing more in the long run because you have to pay for >> those features if you decide to do the on line marketing part of their >> services. Best of luck with it and glad to hear your working on a GREAT >> profile! >> >> Anna >> Creations by Anna Z-James >> www.annazjames.com >> 702-927-8831 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Karen <[email protected]> >> To: NailTech <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thu, Jan 5, 2012 11:59 pm >> Subject: NailTech:: Style Seat! Check it out! >> >> Hey you guys...this topic is hitting just right for me! I just accidentally >> discovered Style Seat last weekend when I was searching the Grapevine Texas >> area to see what nail techs might have an online presence. I've been working >> all week setting up my profile, adding my sevices, and just now went "live" >> on the website by uploading some photos. (Not great photos, yet, but a >> necessary step to allow your site to be seen.) >> >> Check my site out at http://www.styleseat.com/morningglory >> >> So far the good points are: >> >> You have many many choices to make...they are allowing you complete control >> over pretty much any aspect of your business. >> >> They will let you allow online booking...or not! >> >> They have gift cards your clients can buy themselves and each other. (So >> far, there seems to be no fees associated with this...I anticipate there >> might be in the future.) >> >> They have a special business analysis section that can give you some stats >> as you build up a history with them. >> >> There is a client data base for various contact points, birthday, etc. I am >> not sure if there will be space for "notes" (I am still learning all the >> various functions) but I imagine that stylists will want a place for hair >> formulations...just like we will for custom nail colors, etc. >> >> There is a photo gallery where you can showcase your work. (again...don't >> judge my quickly thrown together gallery! lol) >> >> You will show up on the search page with a map pin point and your profile >> picture. >> >> There is a "Special Offer" pane where you can list promotions. >> >> You can describe your services...or simply list them. You can give times >> and prices and the phrase "and up" is an option. >> >> You can integrate with facebook or twitter, and you can also list another >> website if you want to. >> >> The customer service seems to be unprecedented...I had a couple of concerns >> and when they asked me for feedback, I gave it to them...and they actually >> listened and implemented changes as quickly as they could! (an example: the >> initial sign up page asks you to say "I work as a: [choose one]" There >> was no choice for "nail technician"....and now there is!) >> >> On the negative side....and I know you will want to know this >> Rhonda!....they do not seem to have complete "marriage" between contacts and >> appointment setting. Or at least their mobile app does not allow me to tap >> that appointment, see who is set for that time and then immediately call or >> text that client. I have to go out of the program and to my iPhone contacts >> section. I have asked them about this...will see what the answer is. >> >> Also, they do not have a recurring appointment functionality yet...but I see >> on their website that others are asking for this...and they state they're >> working on it. I gave them the feedback that we need the recurrances to be >> stated in terms of "#s of weeks"....as most of our appointment setting is 2 >> weeks or 3 weeks or 4 weeks, etc.....rather than "every month on the 12th" >> which doesn't work for us. >> >> I also wish there was a way to display the logos for the credit cards I >> accept...as well as a place to put in my cancellation policy or other >> comments. Will mention these two items to them and see what they say. >> >> I have set up a few appointments already...just started the new year with >> them. Will see how it goes. >> >> Is anyone else using this app? 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