- If you already have a website, a booking button or an embedded form is enough.
- If you don't have a website yet, a mini website with your services is often all you need.
- If you want to be found on Google, a full website with a page for each service pays off.
- With Bookable, the form and the mini website come with every plan.
In this article
Three situations, three solutions
| Your situation | What you need | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| You already have a website | A booking button or an embedded form | Included in your plan |
| You don't have a website yet | A mini website with your services and a button to book | Included in your plan |
| You want to be found on Google | A full website with a booking system | Custom build, with a fixed price agreed in advance |
You already have a website
Then you don't need a new website. You get your own booking link, and you can use it in two ways.
A booking button
The quickest way. You put a "Book an appointment" button on your website and link it to your booking link. Your client clicks and lands on your booking page.
The form embedded in your page
With a small snippet of code, you embed the form directly in a page of your website. Your client books without leaving your site.
That works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify and any other website. In WordPress you use the Custom HTML block, in Wix the Embed Code element and in Squarespace a Code Block. Note: on Squarespace, embedding code is only available on the paid plans. The steps for each platform are in the help centre.
You don't have a website yet
Plenty of businesses work with Instagram alone. In that case a full website isn't always necessary. A mini website is often enough: one page with your name and logo, your services with their prices, a few photos, your address, your opening hours and a button to book.
With Bookable, that mini website comes with every plan. You fill in your details, and your page is online. You put the link in your Instagram bio, on your Google Business Profile or on a business card.
Not having a website is no reason to miss out on online bookings.
You want to be found on Google
If you want new clients to find you when they search for a nail studio, a physiotherapist or a hairdresser near them, a full website pays off. A website like that has:
- your own domain name and your own branding
- a page for each service, so Google knows what you offer
- your town and your region in your copy
- a booking button on every page
- a link to your Google Business Profile
We build a website with a booking system to measure, with Bookable built in. You get a proposal with a fixed price in advance. You can read more on the website with booking system page.
- No card needed
- No commission
- Cancel monthly
Decide in three questions
- 1Do you already have a website you are happy with? Then choose a button or an embedded form.
- 2No website, and your clients mainly come through Instagram or word of mouth? Then choose the mini website.
- 3Do you want new clients through Google? Then choose a full website with a booking system.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a booking system to my existing website?
Yes. With a button to your booking link, or with the form embedded in your page. That works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify and any other website.
Do I need a website to get online bookings?
No. With your booking link and the mini website, clients can book even if you don't have a website of your own, for example through your Instagram bio or your Google Business Profile.
What does a website with a booking system cost?
A website is a custom build. The price depends on what you need, such as the number of pages, and you get a proposal with a fixed price in advance. The booking system is Bookable, from €29 a month.
Does the embedded form also work on a phone?
Yes. The form adapts to any screen width. That matters, because most appointments are booked on a phone.
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