How does Zencal prevent double bookings across different calendar platforms?
Zencal offers a two-way sync feature that connects with Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendars. It automatically blocks out times when you have existing events in any of these connected calendars, ensuring clients only see your truly available slots.
What payment gateways does Zencal integrate with for processing client payments?
Zencal integrates with Stripe, PayU, and P24 for processing client payments. This allows clients to pay for services at the moment of booking, securing revenue upfront and reducing the need for manual invoicing.
Can Zencal automatically generate and send video meeting links for scheduled appointments?
Yes, Zencal can automatically generate and send video meeting links. By connecting your Google or Microsoft account, Zencal creates Google Meet or Microsoft Teams links, respectively, and includes them in the booking confirmation sent to clients.
What specific features does Zencal offer for managing a team of service providers?
For teams, Zencal provides features such as round-robin scheduling, a dedicated team page, and shared analytics. This allows for managing multiple specialists from a single dashboard and scaling service offerings efficiently.
How does Zencal help reduce client no-shows, and what is the reported effectiveness?
Zencal reduces no-shows through automatic SMS and email reminders sent 24 hours and 1 hour before meetings, as well as requiring upfront payments at booking. Clients have reported a 94% reduction in no-shows by utilizing these features.
Beyond standard appointments, what types of services or packages can be sold through Zencal?
Zencal supports selling a variety of services, including one-time consultations, session packages, and monthly subscriptions. This flexibility allows professionals to offer diverse service models to their clients.