How to automate booking notifications and reminders

Manual reminder texts do not scale. Automated email reminders before appointments help clients show up — without you chasing every booking.

Key takeaways

  • Send reminders about 24 hours before visits or class sessions.
  • Include a confirmation link so clients actively confirm attendance.
  • Separate reminder flows for 1:1 appointments and group classes when needed.

Why reminders matter for service revenue

No-shows leave empty chairs, unused session time, and lost revenue. A short reminder with date, time, service, and location reduces forgetfulness — especially for bookings made days or weeks ahead.

What good reminder automation includes

Effective reminders are timely, readable on mobile, and tied to the correct visit or class session. Confirmation links give you a signal that the client still plans to attend.

Businesses should control whether reminders are enabled and which channel is used — email today, with room for SMS when available.

Reminders in FLEXY

FLEXY can send email reminders about 24 hours before a booked visit or class session, including service details and a link to confirm attendance. Reminders respect your business time zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Can clients opt out of reminders?
Businesses configure reminder settings for their account. Clients receive reminders for bookings they make through your portal according to your enabled channels.

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