Marketplace Commission vs. Paid Ads: What One New Client Really Costs on Every Platform
Commission isn't a tax -- it's customer acquisition cost. See what StyleSeat, Booksy, Fresha, Vagaro and Square Go...
Everything in this section is written for the person behind the chair. Start with the money questions. You will find pricing math you can run on your own numbers. You will also find honest comparisons of the software competing for your subscription. From there, the posts split two ways. Some cover early decisions, like going independent, setting a cancellation policy, or filling a brand-new column. Others go deeper into the work of a full book. That means raising prices without losing regulars, turning first-timers into standing appointments, and reading your own numbers once a month. StyleSeat shows up where it is relevant, and we say plainly what it does not do.
Commission isn't a tax -- it's customer acquisition cost. See what StyleSeat, Booksy, Fresha, Vagaro and Square Go...
The best salon software for an independent stylist does two things: brings new clients, and bundles the marketing...
Is StyleSeat safe to book through? Here's how professional verification, payment protection, disputes, and refunds actually work.
Why some professionals leave StyleSeat — the New Client Connection fee, the end of the free plan, and...
New Client Connection is 30% of a new client's first appointment, capped at $50. Here's how that cap...
StyleSeat's Premium Plan is $35/month, currently promoted at $19/month, after a 21-day trial that waives growth fees. Processing...
Profiles with reviews turn about three times as many views into new clients. The jump happens at your...
GlossGenius is $24 Standard, $48 Gold and $148 Platinum billed annually — $28 and $56 billed monthly. StyleSeat...
Endorsements let another professional speak to your craft on your profile. How the link works, why the limit...
Acuity Scheduling is $16, $27 or $49 a month billed annually and charges no transaction fee of its...
Vagaro starts at $23.99 a month, scales by staff, and includes one bookable calendar. Email marketing, text marketing...
Before you move off StyleSeat, run four checks: your real all-in take rate versus the new platform's sticker...