What are Service Variations?
Service Variations allow you to group similar services into one main service, with variations underneath. For example, instead of listing "Massage 15 minutes," "Massage 30 minutes," and "Massage 45 minutes" as separate services, you can also create a service called "Massage" with different time and pricing options as variations.
Benefits
Declutter your list of Services: Grouping similar services simplifies your list, making it easier to manage and keep the overview;
Easier booking experience: Customers see fewer services in the booking widget, which leads to a smoother booking process and a better overview;
Efficient administration: Minimize redundancy and optimize update processes.
How to Create Service Variations
Navigate to Settings > Services: In the Salonized app, go to the settings by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom left and find the "Services" page
Create or edit a Service: Either create a new service or edit an existing one to start creating variations
Add Variations: Find the "Add variation" button to add different variations in the popup, in the "General" tab
Set details for each Variation: Customize the details of each variation, including the name, duration, price, and any special customization options like buffer time.
Save changes: Once all variations are added, save your changes!
Find the "Add variation" button here:
Example setup
Before:
Service 1: Haircut short hair
Service 2: Haircut medium long hair
Service 3: Haircut long hair
After:
Service 1: Haircut
Variation 1: short hair
Variation 2: medium long hair
Variation 3: long hair
In the example below, we have created a service called "Haircut" and added 2 variations: "Short hair" and "Long hair". You can see that you can set up the price & duration per variation.
The service shown above will look like this in the booking widget. Customers see a "from" price, a service description, and need to click on it to expand the full list of options/variations.
In the services page in the admin, services with variations are differentiated with a "lasagna"-like icon to the left of the name. You will also see the "From" price and number of variations in the list, like the example below.
FAQs
Q: Can I edit variations later?
A: Yes, you can edit, add, or remove variations at any time!
Q: Will adding variations to an existing service affect my existing bookings?
A: No. This will not affect existing bookings. It will only change the new booking experience.
Q: How will this appear to my customers?
A: Customers will see one main service with an expandable and collapsible menu for variations in the booking widget, simplifying their booking experience.
Q: Do all other settings apply to all variations?
A: Yes. All other settings in the service apply to all of the variations within the service.
Q: How do these variations get reflected in the reports and exports?
A: The Variations are seen as individual services across the app, including reports and exports.
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Start organizing your services today with "Service Variations" and enjoy a tidier, more efficient salon management experience!