Sharing Your Booking Page

Your booking page is ready—now let's get customers using it. Learn the best ways to share your booking link and maximize appointment requests.

Your Booking Link

Find your booking page URL:

1. Go to Company → Settings → Booking Page
2. Your URL is displayed at the top:

   https://hydra.app/book/your-company-slug
   

3. Click Copy Link to copy to clipboard

Website Integration

Link Button

Add a prominent booking button to your website:

<a href="https://hydra.app/book/your-company" class="book-now-button">
  Book Now
</a>

Place it in:

• Navigation header
• Hero section
• Contact page
• Service pages
• Footer

Embed Widget (Coming Soon)

Embed the booking calendar directly on your site for a seamless experience.

Social Media

Profile Links

Add your booking link to:

• Facebook - About section, action button
• Instagram - Bio link, "Book" action button
• Google Business - Booking URL field
• LinkedIn - Contact info section

Posts and Stories

Share your booking page in content:

• "Skip the phone tag—book online anytime!"
• "New online booking available! Link in bio."
• Behind-the-scenes of your booking setup

Email Signature

Add to your business email signature:

---
John Smith | ABC Auto Care
📅 Book Online: https://hydra.app/book/abc-auto
📞 (555) 123-4567

Most email clients allow clickable links. Check settings in Gmail, Outlook, or your email provider.

QR Code Generation

Create a QR code for physical marketing:

1. Go to Booking Page settings
2. Click Generate QR Code
3. Download the image
4. Print on materials

Where to Use QR Codes

• Business cards - Quick scan to book
• Flyers/brochures - In-store handouts
• Window signage - Walk-by customers
• Receipts - "Book your next visit"
• Vehicle wraps - Mobile advertising

Google Business Profile

Connect your booking to Google:

1. Log into Google Business Profile
2. Go to Info → Appointments
3. Add your booking URL
4. Customers can book directly from search results

This adds a "Book" button when customers find you on Google Maps or Search.

Automated Reminders

Encourage rebooking from existing customers:

Post-Service Follow-up

Set up automated emails after service completion:

"Thanks for visiting! Ready to schedule your next appointment? Book Now →"

Reminder Campaigns

For regular maintenance customers:

"It's been 3 months since your last oil change. [Schedule your next service →]"

Text/SMS Sharing

Send booking links via text:

Hi! Here's the link to book your appointment:
hydra.app/book/your-company

Keep messages short—the link is the focus.

Measuring Success

Track booking page performance:

1. Go to Company → Analytics → Bookings
2. View metrics:
   • Page views - How many visited
   • Conversion rate - Views to bookings
   • Popular services - What's being booked
   • Traffic sources - Where visitors came from

Promotion Ideas

Launch Campaign

When first launching online booking:

• Email existing customers
• Social media announcement
• In-store signage
• Staff mention during calls

Ongoing Promotion

Keep the momentum:

• Include link in every customer email
• Train staff to mention online booking
• Update link if company slug changes
• Seasonal booking reminders

Troubleshooting

Link not working?

• Verify booking page is enabled
• Check company slug for typos
• Ensure at least one service is bookable

Low conversions?

• Simplify available services
• Reduce required form fields
• Check operating hours are correct
• Test the mobile experience

Customers can't find you?

• Shorten your company slug
• Create a redirect from your main domain
• Add more sharing touchpoints