The Power of Online Scheduling for Beauty Pros
In today’s fast-paced beauty and aesthetics world, your clients want to book appointments quickly and easily. That’s where online scheduling tools like Vagaro, Square, and Gloss Genius come in handy. They streamline your booking process, reduce back-and-forth messages, and let you focus on what you do best—making people feel their best! Best of all, these tools make it easy to embed your scheduler directly onto your website, so clients can book with you seamlessly without ever leaving your site.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to grab your embed code from your scheduling platform and pop it into your Showit website. Trust me, it’s simpler than it sounds—and your future self will thank you for making client booking a breeze!
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Vagaro
How to Get Your Vagaro Embed Code
- Log into your Vagaro account.
- Head to Settings and click on Online Booking.
- Scroll to Website Integration and select Embed Code.
- Customize the options if needed, then copy the provided HTML code.
Pro Tip: You can choose to embed your full booking page or just a booking button. Play around with what fits your website best!
Square Appointments
How to Get Your Square Embed Code
- Log in to your Square Dashboard.
- Click on Appointments, then go to Settings.
- Under Online Booking, select Website Embed.
- Copy the provided embed code for your booking widget.
Pro Tip: Make sure you’ve set up your Square Appointment settings beforehand, so everything works smoothly!
Gloss Genius
How to Get Your Gloss Genius Embed Code
- Sign into your Gloss Genius account.
- Navigate to Settings, then click on Website.
- Select Embed Booking Widget and copy the embed code.
Pro Tip: You can customize the button text and color for a more cohesive look with your Showit site design.
Acuity
How to Get Your Acuity Embed Code
- Log into your Acuity Scheduling account.
- In the left-hand menu, click on Integrations.
- Scroll down to the Client’s Scheduling Page section.
- Click on Embed Scheduler on Your Website.
- Customize your settings (such as default appointment types or calendar view).
- Copy the embed code provided.
Pro Tip: Acuity offers different embed options, including a booking button or a full scheduler. Choose what works best for your website design!
Other Platforms
If you’re using another scheduling platform like Fresha or the millions of other platforms, the process is usually pretty similar. Look for the “Embed” or “Integration” options in your platform’s settings to grab the HTML code. If you’re unsure, a quick Google search or a peek at the platform’s Help Center should do the trick!
How to Embed Your Scheduler Into Showit
Once you’ve got your embed code from whichever platform you’re using, here’s how to add it to your Showit website:
- Open Showit and navigate to the page where you want your scheduler to appear.
- On the right-hand side, click the “Embed Code” option under the plus icon (+) to add a new element.
- Paste your scheduler’s embed code into the text box that appears.
- Adjust the size and positioning of the embedded block to fit your design.
- Hit save and preview your site to make sure everything looks great.
Pro Tip: Test the functionality of your embedded scheduler by booking a test appointment. It’ll help you make sure everything runs smoothly!
Need Help Customizing Your Website?
Embedding your scheduler is just one piece of the puzzle to creating a seamless, beautiful online experience for your clients. If you’re looking to take your site to the next level or need help optimizing your online presence, I’m here to help! Let’s chat and get your beauty business looking just as polished as your services.
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