Booking & Appointments Engine

Booking & Appointments Engine – Automate Scheduling & Streamline Your Business

For service-based businesses, managing bookings manually can be time-consuming, inefficient, and prone to double bookings or missed appointments. The Booking & Appointments Engine solves this by providing a fully automated scheduling system that integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and online payment gateways.

Customers can book appointments 24/7, receive automated reminders via email and SMS, and even pay deposits at the time of booking. Whether you’re a salon, medical practice, consulting business, or fitness studio, this SiteEngine makes scheduling seamless while keeping your staff and customers organized.

SiteEngine Features

  • Online Scheduling System

    Customers can book services and reservations through your website anytime.

  • Custom Booking Forms

    Tailor booking forms to include availability, time slots, and required information.

  • Google Calendar & Outlook Integration

    Sync bookings instantly with your calendar to prevent conflicts.

  • Automated Appointment Reminders

    Reduce no-shows with email and SMS notifications.

  • Payment & Deposit Collection

    Secure upfront payments or deposits via Stripe, PayPal, or Authorize.net.

  • Staff & Resource Management

    Assign bookings to different staff members or manage shared resources.

  • Cancellation & Rescheduling Options

    Allow customers to modify bookings based on set policies.

Why This SiteEngine?

  • Struggling to manage appointment scheduling?

    Online Scheduling System allows customers to book services anytime, reducing back-and-forth emails.

  • Too many last-minute cancellations?

    Deposit Collection & Automated Reminders reduce no-shows and protect your revenue.

  • Need to manage multiple service providers?

    Staff & Resource Management ensures bookings are assigned correctly and efficiently.

  • Want to streamline payments?

    Stripe & PayPal Integration makes online payments quick and secure.

Third-Party Services & Additional Costs

This SiteEngine works with both free and premium solutions. While some basic booking systems are free, advanced scheduling, SMS reminders, and payment collection may require additional costs.

Feature
Free / Open-Source Option
Premium / SaaS Option
  • Booking System
    Amelia (Lite), Simply Schedule Appointments (Free)
    Amelia Pro ($79/year), Bookly Pro ($89/year)
  • Calendar Sync
    Google Calendar, Outlook (Free)
    Advanced Calendar Sync (varies)
  • Payment Processing
    PayPal / Stripe (Transaction Fees)
    Authorize.net ($25/mo + fees)
  • SMS Reminders
    Twilio Free Tier
    Twilio Paid Plan (based on usage)

What This Means For You ...

  • We set up the core system (installation, configuration, and testing).
  • You can start with free tools and upgrade to premium features as needed.
  • Some advanced features (SMS, payments, integrations) may have additional costs based on usage.
  • Custom integrations (POS, CRM, or membership platforms) are available for an extra setup fee.