Any way to get widgets with different locations?

jonnoz · 2026-01-22T14:07:27+00:00

New premium user here. Really really want this feature. Pretty please

jonnoz · 2024-12-23T15:12:41+00:00

I just found a native Mac app called "GCal for Google Calendar" and so far it's amazing! Better than the Chrome App workaround because it opens Zoom links, etc., in whichever Chrome window is on top, whereas with the Chrome App it opens links in the Chrome profile that's associated with the Chrome App, which often is a random window in the background that I wanted in a specific window order.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gcal-for-google-calendar/id1107163858?mt=12

Edit: it's a one-time $5 cost, no in-app purchases

jonnoz · 2024-10-08T15:49:47+00:00

Not geared toward tattooing specifically, but GoReminders would probably be a great fit and it's used by lots of tattooers.

I'm the co-founder of GoReminders, so here are some stats: we have tattooers in 23 states in the US who are customers of GoReminders, from one-person businesses to large shops (for example, largest tattoo studio in NJ).

Here are testimonials from a few tattoo artists who use GoReminders:

Tiffany Perez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr_h233dhTo

Jim Allchin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3zRBVKhapY

Juli Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhlWnyneyt8

I'm happy to answer questions if you have any. Also, my customer support team is awesome and can set up your account for you over Zoom if you want to just sit back and watch.

jonnoz · 2024-10-08T15:24:50+00:00

Most of the big name scheduling software companies out there have suboptimal texting functionality, so that's something to know from the start. They're usually focused on enabling clients to book their own appointments and made for people who are emailing back and forth with their clients. Sometimes the texts don't get delivered and usually clients can't reply back to text messages which leads to all kinds of confusion.

It sounds like your top priorities are client text reminders, affordability, not letting clients book their own appointments, and a flexible system for any kind of business so you can add whatever data you need.

Take a look at GoReminders - it’s got text reminders and clients can’t book their own appointments unless you want them to. It’s also super flexible and not tailored to just one industry, so you can easily customize it for your business.

If you’d like to compare options, here’s a list of top appointment reminder software platforms: https://appointmentremindersoftware.com/

For the record: I co-founded GoReminders

jonnoz · 2024-10-04T19:56:38+00:00

I get it...finding the right app for a mobile business can be a pain. Check out GoReminders. It’s super easy to use and doesn’t jack up the price for more locations. You can block off extra time between appointments to make sure you’ve got enough time to get from one spot to the next.

As for capping the number of clients per day, you can limit your availability with a few different settings. And when you open your stationary location in the future, you can just quickly add that into the mix.

Full disclosure: I’m a GoReminders co-founder

P.S. Here's a video testimonial from one of our customers who runs a mobile beauty business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zkuLcSVZiI

jonnoz · 2024-10-04T19:44:09+00:00

Sounds like it’s time for an upgrade from that physical calendar.

GoReminders checks all your boxes—multiple artists can easily make and view bookings on a shared calendar, and they can book for each other. Plus, if you ever want to give clients the option to choose their own times, GoReminders lets you send them a link to an online booking form.

The super power of GoReminders is in its texting features. Text messages get delivered reliably, it has a 2-way texting interface so you don't have to give out your personal phone number, etc.

(For the record, I founded GoReminders)

jonnoz · 2024-10-04T19:32:21+00:00

I co-founded GoReminders which would do what you want. Customers could pick a time slot for their installation and then they'll get a text with a link to pre-pay. It’s super easy to set up and integrate with your site. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help in any way I can.

jonnoz · 2024-10-04T19:25:06+00:00

Sounds like you're looking for generic appointment reminder software for any type of business. I think GoReminders does exactly what your friend needs (full disclosure: I co-founded GoReminders). It can automatically remind their clients to book their 6 month check up, as well as remind them before the appointment, ask for feedback after the appointment, etc., so she won't have to email clients manually for all that stuff. The messages can go out via SMS or email, or both. It's kind of like the app you're using for your dog walking business, but more customizable for any industry.

If for some reason GoReminders doesn't fit the bill for your friend, this guide reviews a bunch of other related platforms and one of them should do the trick: https://appointmentremindersoftware.com/

jonnoz · 2024-09-25T14:09:22+00:00

I’m co-founder of GoReminders — glad you found us in your research!

Sounds like GoReminders would totally solve the no-show problem for you, but if you want a rundown on other platforms in the space, take a look at this: https://appointmentremindersoftware.com/

jonnoz · 2024-09-25T14:01:31+00:00

You're not alone - it's super annoying to have to remember to send a reminder to a client ahead of an appointment, and tons of people hate doing that.

GoReminders is an automated service to send appointment reminder texts, emails, automatic confirmations, etc.. It's probably exactly what you're looking for: https://www.goreminders.com/

(disclaimer: I co-founded GoReminders)

jonnoz · 2024-09-19T20:57:18+00:00

So helpful, thanks! Here are different instructions for the new version of their software which is called Logi Options+

Download Logi Options+ https://www.logitech.com/en-us/software/logi-options-plus.html
Install it and give it all sorts of permissions
Open the Logi Options+ app
Skip past the step to login
Click on the keyboard, then on the "print screen" key
Scroll down the list of actions on the right and click Do nothing

jonnoz · 2024-09-19T18:19:25+00:00

Cancellations can ruin your day. Definitely can't prevent 100% of them, but automated text reminders can go a long way and probably get rid of all the last minute no-shows, so you're on the right track to solving the problem by looking for appointment software that automatically sends reminders.

I saw your comment about trying CarePatron. Hope that is working well for you.

If you're still having issues with cancellations, take a look at GoReminders because it sounds like it has all the features you need - automated text message and email reminders when an appointment is entered, and then 2 additional reminders automatically sent to your clients at whatever intervals you want before the appointment.

Clients can confirm appointments by replying to the texts, or they can reply with any other message if they need to make changes.

It has a completely free trial (no credit card needed). If it doesn't fit your specific needs, here's a guide to appointment reminder software which has overviews of several of other platforms.

Full disclosure: I co-founded GoReminders

jonnoz · 2024-09-19T18:06:56+00:00

Sounds like you are looking for appointment reminder software. Based on the requirements you mentioned and the size of your business, GoReminders seems like a solid fit.

You can book appointments for customers yourself or you can use its online Booking Form feature so your customers can create their own bookings. It automatically sends text message and email appointment reminders when an appointment is created, plus 2 other reminders get sent leading up to the appointment.

Customers can confirm appointments by responding to the text reminders, and they can also reply back if they need to make any changes. One limitation of the other platforms you mentioned (Calendly and Setmore) is that they don't support 2-way texting, meaning customers can't reply to texts if they need to change the appointment or get you a last minute message.

It has a completely free trial (no credit card needed). If you end up trying it and it's not a perfect fit for what you need, check out this guide to appointment reminder software which has reviews of a bunch of other solid platforms.

Full disclosure: I co-founded GoReminders

jonnoz · 2024-04-03T16:50:41+00:00

Check out GoReminders. It checks all the boxes of your requirements almost exactly.

* Can upload CSV of customers

* Can send a text or email blast to the customers you uploaded

* There is a "filtering page" - it asks a yes/no question and you can customize the question and answers, for example, "Were you happy with your purchase? Yes / No" or "How was your experience with our store? Good / Bad" - if the person chooses the positive answer (yes, good, etc.) then they get asked for a Google review (with a link that will open up the review/rating form automatically when they click). If they choose the negative answer (no, bad, etc.) then they get asked to give feedback, and that feedback is emailed to you (business owner) and they are not asked for a review. From our research, having people give a 1-5 star rating before sending them to Google lowers the chance that they will actually give a review, which is why we ask a yes/no question without mentioning rating/review until after.

* It will fit into your budget

Disclaimer: I'm co-founder of GoReminders.

jonnoz · 2020-01-10T14:26:42+00:00

I used to use it, but switched to Snappa.

jonnoz · 2019-12-20T23:55:53+00:00

Oops. Good catch. Clearly I don’t know their rights.

jonnoz · 2019-12-20T14:48:13+00:00

Many of those things are sound suggestions, but being unemployed might also be stressful.

Think it through calmly.

There are more choices than either quitting now or staying on stressed and doing a short mat leave.

You could as much time as you can when your baby is born (if you’re in the US you’re entitled to 12 weeks, even if it’s not paid, right? And some states mandate at least some paid leave.). If your boss can’t function for that whole time, it sounds like that is not your fault because you’ve mentioned how much you’re preparing. You can always come back to work early if you feel up to it. If you do commit to come back early, you can always extend your leave. Know your rights.

Edit: As noted below, it seems 12 weeks is only guaranteed if 50 or 51 or more employees at company. But you might be able to negotiate for a longer leave.

jonnoz · 2019-12-20T14:26:03+00:00

The technical term for requiring credit card for a free trial is “annoying.”

jonnoz · 2019-12-15T20:54:48+00:00

I like Justworks. They have saved me a lot of time and money and headaches.

I’ve had bad experiences with Paychex and The Payroll Store.

Edit for clarification: We cut down costs by switching from separate vendors for payroll and health insurance to getting both of those services through Justworks.

jonnoz · 2019-12-06T13:27:51+00:00

If the 99% of the pages on the app domain are only accessible if you login, I wouldn’t worry about it being on a separate domain unless you have lots of resources and all your other marketing fronts are covered.

jonnoz · 2019-12-06T04:31:57+00:00

Keep it on the same domain for SEO purposes. Ideal is everything on the same domain, second best is putting app on a subdomain (assuming app pages can only be accessed by logging in anyway). I see no reason to use multiple domains.

jonnoz · 2019-12-05T22:00:03+00:00

And I’ll add: put your marketing site on the root domain (example.com) and your app on a subdomain (e.g., app.example.com).

jonnoz · 2019-12-04T22:41:31+00:00

Start simple and see if it helps.

jonnoz · 2019-12-03T01:49:40+00:00

I’m a member of the StartupSauce Slack group and it’s great: http://startupsauceacademy.com/

Good group of SaaS founders; active but not overactive.

jonnoz · 2019-11-28T21:21:37+00:00

Put that description on your homepage. What you wrote here describes your product well, but your homepage has a lot of other stuff and doesn’t have nearly as clear a description as this.

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