Unlock Your Shopify Business Potential with the Appointment Booking App

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Can You Sell Non-Product Items on Shopify?
3. Finding and Installing the Appointment Booking App
4. Exploring the Appointment Booking App
5. Pricing Options and Features
6. Setting Up the App: Time Zone Selection
7. Creating a Service-Based Product
8. Getting Set Up with the Appointment Booking App
9. Additional Settings for Service-Based Products
10. Conclusion

Can You Sell Non-Product Items on Shopify?

Hey there, it's Brandon, and today I want to show you that you can set up a service or lesson or appointment-based business on the Shopify platform with the help of one simple app. So, I'm going to show you how to install that app today and answer that question of "Can I sell things other than products on Shopify?" The answer is yes, and I'm going to show you how.

Before we get started, I just want to let you know that we're going to break this tutorial into a series of different videos, so it's much easier to consume instead of one really long one. In this first video, we're just going to focus on finding the app and downloading it to your Shopify store. Let's go ahead and jump right into our Shopify main menu here and along the left-hand side, click on "Apps." It'll take you to the app store. If you haven't been here before, there are thousands of different apps that you can use, and you can spend literally days looking at all kinds of amazing things. But let's move directly to the app that we want to be using in this situation.

You can search for it right in the search field here. What you want to enter in is the "Appointment Booking App" and then hit enter. That's going to pull up a whole bunch of different apps that you could potentially use. Feel free to go through and look at other ones, maybe even use other ones that you may be more inclined or find interesting. But the one that I recommend is the one that pulls up right here at the top, below these other ones that are paid ads. It's the "Appointment Booking App" by Side Panda. Let's go ahead and click on that one and take a look at this app real quick before we actually install it on the store.

Exploring the Appointment Booking App

I just want to point out a few things about the app. First of all, it has 91 reviews and they're all five-star reviews, which speaks volumes about the quality of the application. You can watch the video and explore all the features they offer, such as single/multi-day booking, email/text notifications, and advanced features. They also have images that show what the app could potentially look like on your website if you get into some design features.

Scrolling down a bit, you'll find more details about the app. Click on "Show Full Description" to read through and get a comprehensive understanding of what the application offers. Additionally, let's talk about the pricing. Most apps provide a 7-day or 14-day free trial, and some even have free tier pricing. What's great about this app is that it offers a free tier, although it only allows one product. This gives you the opportunity to test the app thoroughly before deciding to upgrade.

If you have a service-based business or offer appointments, you'll likely end up on the pro plan, which allows unlimited products. One key feature in the pro plan is the email and text reminder, which is incredibly valuable for automating reminders for your appointments.

Now that we have an understanding of the app, let's go ahead and add it to our store. Click on the "Add app" button and confirm the installation on the subsequent screen. Once the app is installed on your store, you'll be guided through the setup process to get started with the application.

Highlights:

• You can set up a service or lesson or appointment-based business on the Shopify platform using one simple app.
• The Appointment Booking App by Side Panda is highly recommended with 91 five-star reviews.
• The app offers features like single/multi-day booking, email/text notifications, and advanced options.
• Pricing options include a free tier with limited features and a pro plan for unlimited products and advanced features.
• The email and text reminder feature in the pro plan is highly valuable for service-based businesses.
• Adding the app to your Shopify store is easy, and the setup process will guide you through.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use the Appointment Booking App with a product-based business? A: While the app is primarily designed for service-based businesses, you can use it for certain products that require appointments, such as personalized items or custom services.

Q: Is the free tier of the app sufficient for my needs? A: The free tier allows you to test the app and its basic features. However, if you have multiple products or require advanced functionality like email and text reminders, you may need to upgrade to the pro plan. Consider your specific business requirements before making a decision.

Q: Can I customize the appearance of the booking interface on my website? A: Yes, the Appointment Booking App offers design features that allow you to customize the look and feel of the booking interface to match your brand. You can explore the available options within the app's settings.