Online bookings with deposits

Take bookings online. Reduce no‑shows with deposits.

A clean booking page, direct service links and upfront payments for local service businesses. No heavy salon-suite setup.

Create your booking page View booking demo
Booking link for websites, Instagram and messages Deposits or full upfront payment Appointment money goes to your Stripe account
Pilot price £15/mo
Visit commission 0%
Free trial 14 days
Public booking page on a phone: services with prices, deposits and a due-today bar

What it does

One booking layer for the work you already sell.

HoldSpot sits between your website, social profiles and diary: services, links, deposits and daily booking control in one place.

Share anywhere
One public booking page

Each business gets a clean link for websites, Instagram, Google Business and messages.

Direct booking
Links for each service

Send customers straight to one treatment, repair, consultation or lesson.

Paid upfront
Deposit or full payment

Clients can secure the booking with a deposit or pay the full amount upfront.

Daily control
Owner dashboard

Bookings, payments, customer history and revenue reports in one calm panel.

See it in action

Real screens from the live product.

This is HoldSpot running a working studio: the owner's day on one side, the customer's booking page on the other.

Your day at a glance

Every appointment with its payment state: paid, deposit down or due on arrival. Cash settling, refunds and no-shows are one click from the list.

  • Deposits and balances tracked per booking
  • Customer notes and history in the same row
  • Calendar and list views, light and dark mode
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HoldSpot owner dashboard showing a day of bookings with payment statuses

What your customers see

Services with clear prices and deposits, live availability and a deposit-or-full checkout. Booking takes under a minute on any phone.

  • Real slots from your working hours
  • Deposit or full payment upfront through Stripe
  • Confirmation and reminder emails sent automatically
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Public booking page with services, calendar and booking summary

Sell more than time

Gift vouchers with unique codes and ebooks with secure download links sell straight from your booking page. The money goes to your Stripe account, like everything else.

  • Gift vouchers with automatic codes
  • Ebooks and digital downloads delivered by email
  • Refunds handled from your dashboard
Gift vouchers and downloads
Gift voucher and ebook cards on the public booking page

Who it is for

Made for small service businesses that sell time.

HoldSpot fits appointment-led work where customers need to choose a real slot, understand the price and secure the visit with a deposit or full payment.

Beauty studios Treatments, nails, makeup Deposits for no-shows
Wellness Massage, skincare, therapy Slots customers can trust
Consultations Calls, coaching, experts Simple paid appointments
Local visits Repairs and mobile work Clear time windows

Why HoldSpot

Lighter than a salon suite. Stronger than a contact form.

HoldSpot is for owners who already have customers and need a clean way to turn interest into confirmed, paid appointments.

Your booking link Your Stripe account Your customer relationship
01 Your brand stays in front

Send clients from your website, Instagram, Google profile or messages.

02 No appointment commission

HoldSpot charges for software access, not a cut of every visit.

03 Small enough to adopt fast

Start with booking pages, payments and owner tools, then grow later.

Payments

Your subscription and appointment payments stay separate.

The business pays HoldSpot for software access. Customers pay the business directly through the business owner's connected Stripe account.

Stripe Billing You pay HoldSpot £15 a month

The software subscription, with a 14-day free trial. This is the only money that ever comes to HoldSpot.

Business owner → HoldSpot
Stripe Connect Clients pay you directly

Deposits, full payments, vouchers and ebooks go straight to your own Stripe account and on to your bank.

Client → your Stripe account

No commission on appointment payments. Your revenue never touches HoldSpot's account.

How it works

From website click to confirmed booking.

HoldSpot keeps the journey short: set the offer, share one clean link, let the customer pick a real slot, then confirm it with payment.

1 Owner setup
Add services and hours

Define treatments, prices, duration, deposits and real working windows.

2 Share link
Place the booking link

Use one general page or service-specific links on a website or social profile.

3 Customer flow
Client chooses a slot

The booking page shows services, available dates and appointment times.

4 Payment
Payment confirms the visit

Stripe collects the deposit or full amount, then the booking becomes confirmed.

Pilot pricing

A lean booking system for small local businesses.

Everything included: booking page, owner dashboard with calendar and reports, deposits and full payments, gift vouchers, ebooks, automatic emails and cancellation management.

HoldSpot starter £15 / month

14-day free trial. No charge today, cancel anytime.

  • No HoldSpot commission on appointment payments
  • Booking page and service links included
  • Stripe deposits and full payments supported
  • Gift vouchers, ebooks and digital downloads
  • Automatic confirmation and reminder emails
Start your free trial

Coming next HoldSpot local directory: an optional public profile so local customers can discover your booking page.

FAQ

Questions a business owner will ask before trying it.

Short answers to the practical things that matter before a local service business starts taking paid bookings online.

01 Do I need a website?

No. You can share your HoldSpot booking link directly on Instagram, Google Business, messages or email.

02 Can clients pay only a deposit?

Yes. Each service can have its own deposit. Clients can also pay the full service price upfront.

03 Where does the appointment money go?

Appointment payments go through the business owner's connected Stripe account, not through HoldSpot's account.

04 Can I use my existing Stripe account?

Yes. During setup you sign in with your existing Stripe login and get a dedicated account for your bookings, paying out to the same bank if you choose.

05 Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, anytime. Plan, Manage subscription opens a self-serve Stripe portal where you can change your card or cancel in a few clicks.

06 Will Stripe setup be difficult?

No. Stripe's guided onboarding walks you through business details, identity and bank account in a few minutes, straight from your HoldSpot dashboard.

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Reports

Backward look at revenue, refunds and Stripe payouts.

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        Service editor

        Add service

        New service - · £-
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        Basics

        Pricing

        Time

        Duration *
        How long this service blocks your calendar. At least 5 min.

        Appearance

        Used as the accent on timeline blocks, payment rows and the booking page.

        Photo

        Optional. Shown as a thumbnail next to this service on the public booking page. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 5 MB. Square or 4:3 looks best.

        Drop a photo here or click to upload Replaces the color dot on the booking page when set.

        Visibility

        Active 0
        Inactive 0
        Catalog value £0
        Sales (month) 0
        Revenue (month) £0
        Top product -

        Product editor

        Add product

        New product Gift voucher
        £-

        Basics

        Pricing

        Media

        Drop an image here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP. Up to 5 MB. Square or 4:3 works best for the card.
        Small square shown on the product card and on Stripe Checkout. Separate from the voucher banner above.
        Drop an image here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP. Up to 5 MB. Best around 1200×400 px.
        Hero image at the top of the confirmation email and the order success page. The same image is also used in the email sent to you.
        Drop a PDF here or click to upload PDF, up to 25 MB. The buyer gets it as a download after paying.
        Required for digital products. Delivered as a download link after payment.

        After purchase

        Visibility

        Open days 0
        Total hours / week 0h
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        Working pattern

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        Sat 18 May 13:00 - 16:00
        Tue 21 May All day
        HoldSpot

        Legal

        Terms & Booking Policy

        Last updated 22 May 2026

        1. What HoldSpot is

        HoldSpot provides a booking and payments page used by independent service businesses ("the studio"). When you book through this page, your booking contract is with the studio, not with HoldSpot.

        2. Deposits

        To secure your appointment you pay a deposit (the amount is shown before you pay). The deposit is charged immediately through Stripe to the studio's account.

        If you book "Pay in full", the full price is charged at booking and no further payment is needed on arrival.

        3. Cancellation & refunds

        You can cancel for a full refund of the deposit any time before the cancellation window closes. The window is set by each studio (typically 24 hours before the appointment) and shown to you on the booking page before you pay.

        After the window closes the deposit is non-refundable, but the studio may still refund at its discretion (e.g. illness, double-booking). Refunds are processed back to the original card and arrive within 5-10 business days.

        To cancel, open the booking link from your confirmation email and click "Cancel my booking".

        4. Rescheduling

        Need a different time? Please contact the studio directly using the contact details on the booking page. Most studios will reschedule rather than cancel if you give them notice.

        5. No-shows

        If you do not arrive for your appointment and have not cancelled, the studio keeps the deposit. The remaining balance is not charged automatically.

        6. Your data

        The studio receives your name, email, phone number and any note you wrote. HoldSpot processes this data on the studio's behalf solely to manage your booking and send confirmation, reminder and cancellation emails. We do not sell or share your data with third parties beyond Stripe (for payment processing) and Resend (for email delivery).

        Card details are handled directly by Stripe; HoldSpot never sees or stores your card.

        You can ask the studio to delete your data at any time by emailing them directly.

        7. Governing law

        These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes about the booking contract are between you and the studio.

        8. Contact

        For questions about your booking: contact the studio (email and phone are on the booking page).

        For questions about HoldSpot the platform: hello@holdspot.co.uk.

        Bloom & Co Studio

        Skincare, makeup and beauty treatments in London.

        • Location London, UK

        Booking confirmed

        You're all set

        A confirmation email with your booking details is on its way.

        Reference
        HS-1005
        Service
        Classic Facial
        Date and time
        Fri 15 May at 13:30
        Paid today
        £20 deposit
        Add to calendar

        Your booking is confirmed. You can close this tab to return to the previous page.

        Open the downloaded file to add this booking to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook.

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        May 2026

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        Tell us about you

        Booking page

        Everything customers see when they open your booking link.

        Booking link holdspot.co.uk/bloom-co-studio

        Page details

        Address optional

        Shown on your booking page so clients know where to come. Skip anything you don't want public (e.g. mobile salons).

        Contact

        Clients see this on your booking page. We also send your booking notifications (new bookings, cancellations, daily summary) to the email below.

        Policies

        Brand

        Your logo appears at the top of the public booking page. JPG, PNG, or WebP. Up to 5 MB. Wider-than-tall logos work best (around 600x200 px).

        Drop your logo here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP. Up to 5 MB. Transparent background works best.

        Up to 6 photos shown on the public booking page below the hero. JPG, PNG or WebP, max 5 MB each. Wider-than-tall photos look best.

        Notifications

        Browser preferences for new-booking alerts. Saved per browser, not synced across devices.

        Stripe payments

        Connect Stripe to accept card payments from clients. The deposit and balance go directly to your Stripe account.

        Not connected

        Card payments are off. Connect Stripe to start accepting deposits.

        Calendar sync

        Subscribe to all your bookings in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. Copy the URL below and add it as a calendar from URL. Updates happen automatically every 1-24 hours depending on your calendar app. One-way sync; manual edits in your calendar app do not push back to HoldSpot.

        Old subscriptions stop working after regenerating.
        How to add in Google Calendar
        1. Open calendar.google.com in a browser (does not work in the mobile app).
        2. On the left, next to "Other calendars", click the "+" then choose "From URL".
        3. Paste the URL above and click "Add calendar".
        4. Your HoldSpot bookings will appear within a few minutes and refresh automatically.
        How to add in Apple Calendar (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
        1. iPhone or iPad: Settings, Calendar, Accounts, Add Account, Other, Add Subscribed Calendar. Paste the URL.
        2. Mac: Calendar app, File menu, New Calendar Subscription. Paste the URL.
        How to add in Outlook
        1. Open Outlook Calendar in a browser.
        2. Click "Add calendar", then "Subscribe from web".
        3. Paste the URL, give the calendar a name, and click "Import".
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        Plan HoldSpot Pilot
        Monthly £15
        Next renewal -
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        Customer -

        HoldSpot subscription

        HoldSpot Pilot

        £15 / month

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        • Online bookings with deposits or pay on arrival
        • Customer payments via your own Stripe Connect account
        • Owner dashboard, bookings, services and orders
        • Public booking page and shareable service links

        Payments processed by Stripe. Cancel anytime.

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