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How to let clients book you straight from Instagram and Google
Put one working booking link in your Instagram bio and as the Book online button on Google, so people who find you can book without a DM or a call.
Desk blog
Practical guides for client-based businesses
Clear answers about bookings, no-shows, deposits, card payments, and client records. Written for owners who run the business and do the work.
7 min read
How to take a card payment on Android without buying a reader
Tap to Pay turns a compatible Android phone into the reader in Desk. See when that's enough, when you need manual entry or a payment link, and what each one costs.
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How to take a card payment on your phone without buying a reader
Tap to Pay turns your iPhone into the reader. See when that's enough, when you need manual entry or a payment link, and what each one costs.
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Client intake and consent forms: what to ask, and how clients sign
Set up a digital intake or consent form clients fill out and sign before their appointment: what to ask, what to skip, and how the setup works.
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How to export your client list from Square, Booksy, or Vagaro
Export clients from Square and Vagaro, request your list from Booksy, check the file, and see what stays behind, like saved cards and SMS consent.
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How to reduce no-show appointments: reminders, deposits, and a policy
Turn on reminders, decide which services need a deposit, and write a cancellation policy that matches what you enforce - in about 15 minutes.