10 questions to ask before you buy scheduling software
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Kendall Matthews, VP of Global Marketing & Communication
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This is a Perfectionist Customer experience is key to almost every business
you need the right balance of:To improve your customer experience,
HIGH customer
appeal
LOW Internet
effort
Online scheduling
meets all the important
criteria
This is a Perfectionist Your
customers have asked
for it
Your employees are tired of making do without it
This is a Perfectionist
Time is Money . . .
Your competitors already offer it
This is a Perfectionist
Time is Money . . .
Isn’t it time you got it too?
Time is Money . . .But before you make phone calls, compile a list of vendors, and start signing up for free demos . . .
Time is Money . . .
. . . think about these10 important questions
Does the software provide the functionality you need?
First, the basics:• Schedules appointments
online• Provides automatic
appointment reminders• Easy-to-use interface• Easy for customers to use
1.
Then, specific features: • Integrates easily with
your other software• Offers integrated
payment processing• Supports multi-location
businesses
Finally, features to make your life easier:• Ability to pull
appointment data • Easy to download
reports• Large range of customer
service options
The ability to configure the software’s settings is an important consideration. Ask each provider about their configuration options.
Can it be configured to meet your specific needs?2.
Having quick access to your provider’s support team is paramount to getting issues and problems resolved quickly.
What is their customer support like?3.
4.Ask if their software requires any installations, downloads, or additional hardware.
Is it really cloud-based?
True cloud-based scheduling software is accessible from any computer, smartphone, or tablet with an Internet connection.
A reputable SaaS vendor will offer new-client coaching to walk you through the software’s functionality.
How thorough is their training?5.
Find out:• How long the platform
has been around• How the software has
changed over the years• What features have been
created due to customer demand
• What new features are in development
How dependable are they?6.
Downtime can’t be avoided. But a reputable company knows how to keep it to a minimum.
What’s their average downtime?7.
Get references and testimonials from your peers or competitors. Ask about both the product, and the service.
What do their other clients think?8.
Inquire about the provider’s standard security practices, server database, data storage/backup procedures, and processes related to failover and federal regulations, if applicable.
Will my data be secure?9.
The cost of online scheduling software can vary as widely as the features and functionality offered by each provider.
What’s the cost?10.
You know the saying:
You get what you pay for
Review • Functionality• Configuration• Customer support• Cloud-based• Training• Dependability• Downtime• References• Data security• Cost
Need additional information?
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For more informationContact The Online Scheduling Software Experts™
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