Bookings & Payments
Take appointments and payments online, 24/7.
Stop chasing deposits in DMs. Give clients a seamless booking calendar that collects payment and cuts no-shows.
Best for
Aesthetics clinics, personal trainers, consultants, equipment rental, room and venue hires.
The problem
Endless back-and-forth on Instagram and WhatsApp to schedule slots, plus lost revenue from last-minute no-shows.
The standard way
- Back-and-forth Instagram DMs over times
- Unpaid deposit slips
- Manually checking the calendar
- ~20% no-show rate
The Above Designs system
- Real-time calendar availability
- Mandatory upfront deposit via Stripe
- Auto-synced calendar invites
- Automated SMS reminders
How it works
Select service & slot
The client chooses their treatment or service and sees live availability.
Instant deposit (Stripe)
They lock in the slot with a deposit or full payment via Apple Pay or card.
Automated calendar sync
An instant calendar invite is sent, with an SMS reminder triggered 24 hours before.
Under the hood
- Stripe & Apple Pay payment processing
- Cal.com / Calendly / custom Supabase live booking sync
- Automated SMS & email reminders via Resend / Twilio
- Flexible deposit rules (percentage, flat, or full upfront)
- Automated cancellation & rescheduling policy handling
Common questions
Can I take non-refundable deposits to prevent no-shows?
Yes. You can set custom deposit requirements per service. Deposits process instantly via Stripe, eliminating unconfirmed slots and reducing no-shows dramatically.
Does the booking system sync with my Google or Outlook calendar?
Yes. Two-way sync means if you block out personal time in Google Calendar or Outlook, those slots immediately close on your website.
Can clients reschedule their own appointments?
Yes, on your rules. You can set a minimum notice period (e.g. 48 hours) within which clients can reschedule from their confirmation email without contacting you.
How are card processing fees handled?
Payments go directly through your own Stripe account — no platform markups or hidden booking fees from Above Designs.
Sound like what you need?
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