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The Rezzy Blog
Strong, practical opinions on running a boutique studio: fewer no-shows, more rebookings, fuller calendars, from the team building Rezzy.
September 8, 2026
Rezzy vs Vagaro: Flat and Focused or the Full Suite?
Rezzy vs Vagaro compared: promotional vs standing pricing, add-ons vs one flat price, who processes your payments, and which fits a boutique studio.
Read more →September 3, 2026
Put Your Booking Link Everywhere: 6 Placements That Actually Get Used
Where to put your booking link so clients actually use it: Instagram bio, Google Business Profile, link-in-bio, email signature, QR code, and story highlights.
Read more →August 31, 2026
Rezzy vs Booksy: Flat Price or Marketplace Cut?
Rezzy vs Booksy for boutique studios: the real monthly math with per-staff fees and Boost commission, who holds your payouts, and who keeps the client.
Read more →August 27, 2026
How to Switch Booking Apps Without Losing Your Client List
How to switch booking apps without losing your client list: where each platform hides the export, what transfers, what never does, and the order to do it in.
Read more →August 25, 2026
AI for Salon Owners: What Actually Works Today
AI for salon owners, sorted: what an assistant can genuinely do with your bookings and clients, what to keep it away from, and how to connect yours.
Read more →August 20, 2026
Rezzy vs Fresha: What the Marketplace Really Costs
Rezzy vs Fresha compared for boutique studios: subscription prices, the new-client fee, who holds your money, and who owns your client list.
Read more →August 17, 2026
Do Booking Apps Take a Cut of Your Sales? Every Fee, Named
Do booking apps take a cut of your sales? Some charge 20 to 30% of a new client's first visit. Here is every fee model, named, with sources.
Read more →August 13, 2026
How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Studio (the Right Way)
How to get more Google reviews for your studio: when to ask, what to say, and how to stay compliant. No rating gates, no incentives, just a real ask.
Read more →August 10, 2026
Booking Software for Lash Artists: What Fills a Fill Schedule
Booking software for lash and brow artists: the features that protect long appointments, keep fills on schedule, and stop no-shows from wrecking your day.
Read more →August 6, 2026
Client rebooking text templates (copy and paste, 2026)
11 ready-to-use text templates that bring lapsed clients back, plus timing, personalization, and consent rules so every message you send is compliant.
Read more →August 3, 2026
Booksy Alternatives: Flat Pricing, Your Own Money, No 30% Cut
The best Booksy alternatives for studios with regulars: no marketplace commission, no per-staff fees, payouts to your own Stripe, and a client book you own.
Read more →July 30, 2026
Salon Cancellation Policy: A Template That Sticks
A salon cancellation policy template you can copy today, plus the notice window, fee, and deposit setup that makes clients actually respect it.
Read more →July 27, 2026
Booking Software for Massage Therapists (What to Actually Compare)
A massage therapist's guide to picking booking software: online booking, buffer times, reminders, deposits, client notes, and rebooking, compared feature by feature.
Read more →July 23, 2026
Appointment Reminder and No-Show Text Message Templates
Copy-and-paste missed appointment and reminder text templates for email and SMS, with timing, tone, and opt-in/STOP compliance that actually cut no-shows.
Read more →July 20, 2026
The Best Booking App for Nail Techs (and What to Skip)
What to actually look for in a booking app for nail techs: mobile booking, service menus for fills and gel, deposits, reminders, and rebooking.
Read more →July 16, 2026
How to Take Deposits for Appointments (Without Scaring Off Clients)
How to take deposits for salon and spa appointments: how much to charge, the exact wording to use, and a step-by-step setup that pays your own Stripe.
Read more →July 13, 2026
Fresha Alternatives: Keep 100% of Every Booking
The best Fresha alternatives for boutique studios: no marketplace commission, payouts to your own Stripe, and a client list that stays yours.
Read more →July 9, 2026
How to Reduce Client No-Shows: 6 Tactics That Work
How to reduce no-shows at your studio: reminder timing, deposits, cancellation policies, waitlists, and rebooking habits that keep the calendar full.
Read more →July 6, 2026
Salon Booking Software: What a Small Salon Actually Needs
How to choose salon booking software: multi-stylist scheduling, deposits, reminders, and client history, without paying for enterprise bloat.
Read more →July 2, 2026
How to Start Taking Online Bookings for Your Studio
How to take online bookings for a wellness or beauty studio: set services and hours, get a booking link, share it, and add reminders and deposits.
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