{"id":149603,"date":"2019-09-19T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T09:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/blog\/click-play-with-the-brand-new-phorest-salon-app\/"},"modified":"2019-09-19T09:00:41","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T09:00:41","slug":"click-play-with-the-brand-new-phorest-salon-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ca\/blog\/click-play-with-the-brand-new-phorest-salon-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Deliver A Custom Branded Experience With The New Salon Branded Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you set out to open your salon or spa, you had a vision. This vision, you\u2019ve since integrated it to the look and feel of your space. You\u2019ve also been communicating it to your staff through your culture, and to your clients via your marketing. Apps, in the digital space, are the next logical step. With roots deep in aesthetics, they help you market yourself in an information-rich and time-poor era. Stand out from your competitors by owning your brand across your digital platforms and booking app. Allow clients to book into your salon 24\/7 with Phorest&#8217;s all-new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/features\/salon-booking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salon Branded Apps.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen to the audio version of this blog, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/the-phorest-blog\/id1182467915?mt=2\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to the Phorest Blog Podcast here<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Deliver a Custom Branded Experience With the New Salon Branded Apps\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7nfPQeNsgoheQHiDVQeOsy?si=ClQDq1hiTDSfASVLKBjJbw&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Why have an app when you already have a website?<\/em><\/li><li><em>Not just great for end users; apps also increase retention and online bookings<\/em><\/li><li><em>The all-new Salon Branded Apps: Your brand, your app, your way<\/em><\/li><li><em>Other key features<\/em><\/li><li><em>Click and play with the Salon Branded Apps<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why have an app when you already have a website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;What Millennials are doing is what everybody will soon be doing.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That statement was made by Facebook a couple of years ago, and you see it happen now and again when new social media platforms emerge. Think about TikTok, the world&#8217;s fastest-growing social media platform. Last year, Facebook launched Lasso to compete with the app, but monthly downloads averaged less than 1% of TikTok&#8217;s. Marketing appeals have shifted, and according to Marty Neumeier&#8217;s <em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Brand-Gap-Distance-Business-Whiteboard\/dp\/0321348109\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;The Brand Gap,&#8221;<\/a><\/em> <em>&#8220;while features and benefits are still important to people, personal identity has become even more important.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are looking for experiences that they feel resonate with who they are. And when you consider that <a aria-label=\"by 2025, 75% of the workforce will be millennials (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkbusiness.ie\/articles\/who-are-the-millennials\/\" target=\"_blank\">by 2025, 75% of the workforce will be millennials<\/a> \u2014 heavy users of social media who are positively disposed towards buying goods or services online \u2014 it\u2019s no wonder that Millennials are leading online habit trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People spend on average over 5 hours a day on mobile devices, and smartphones make up 86% of that time (approximately 4 hours and 25 mins). Of those hours, 3 hours and 25 minutes are spent using apps. Interestingly, while Millennials mostly drive this, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"moms and multicultural users, according to Facebook, are also driving the app usage increase (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/social-business\/millennials-moms-and-multicultural-shoppers-drive-majority-mobile-transactions\" target=\"_blank\">moms and multicultural users are also driving the app usage increase<\/a>. So naturally, as salons continue to grow in the digital space, more and more owners want to turn to an app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seamless functionality and great user experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A branded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/features\/salon-booking-app\/\">salon app<\/a> is an investment, not an expense. In fact, busy customers appreciate businesses that let them book at their convenience, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This is confirmed by our most recent research, showing that 46% of bookings happen online, when salons are closed. This data includes findings from hair and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/industry\/beauty-salon-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beauty salon apps.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/08123520\/Online-booking-trend-time-of-day.png\" alt=\"salon branded apps\" class=\"wp-image-60890\" width=\"435\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/08123520\/Online-booking-trend-time-of-day.png 869w, https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/08123520\/Online-booking-trend-time-of-day-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/08123520\/Online-booking-trend-time-of-day-768x473.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, it\u2019s only one of the reasons people turn to apps. The top four drivers of interest include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Convenience<\/strong> (the ability to book, rebook, reschedule and cancel appointments through the app from anywhere, at any time)<\/li><li><strong>Speed <\/strong>(one-touch rebooking, booking history, etc.)<\/li><li><strong>Personalised experience<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Access to more features and capabilities such as push notifications <\/strong>(coming soon in the new Salon Branded Apps)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While most users start out using a website before downloading a brand\u2019s mobile app, once a certain level of engagement has been built, users switch over for the reasons listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, from a business point of view, this might be easier to understand when looking at its impacts on salon revenue and retention figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not just great for end users; apps also increase retention and online bookings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of the Salon Branded App as a piece of real estate on your clients\u2019 phones, setting you apart from other businesses in your area. To have your salon logo and branding on your clients\u2019 phones is invaluable. In a recent survey we did on salon websites, <a aria-label=\"data showed that online bookings had become increasingly vital for salons, with 32% of salon customers flagging it as important to them (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/blog\/customers-tell-us-what-they-want-to-see-salon-website\/\" target=\"_blank\">data showed that online bookings had become increasingly vital for salons, with 32% of salon customers flagging it as important to them<\/a>. What this survey didn\u2019t reveal at the time, was that salon apps increase online bookings by 4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more importantly, retention, as you know is one of the most valuable metric <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"to measure both a business\u2019 performance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/blog\/salons-business-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\">to measure both a hair and beauty business\u2019 performance<\/a> and its customers\u2019 loyalty. Well, not only do we know app users come back more often than when they book on the web or in the salon, but Phorest Salon Software data shows that the Salon Branded Apps help increase retention rates by 16%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you want clients who are satisfied or loyal? Hear business coach, speaker and author Jay Williams on the topic:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Jay Williams on the Difference Between Satisfied &amp; Loyal Clients, and Why It Matters\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7qyu1BFiqxAiSq5r3Ta1Bj?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The all-new Salon Branded Apps: Your brand, your app, your way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of you would have been familiar (or have) the previous iteration of the Salon Branded Apps, and so the number one question we&#8217;re getting through social media is: <em>&#8220;What makes this version any different from the last?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it&#8217;s meant to help you build trust with your customers, because trust, as Marty Neumeier puts it, <em>&#8220;is the ultimate shortcut to a buying decision and the bedrock of modern branding.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a strong brand, a business tends to be able to command higher price premiums and is less likely to fall victim to commoditisation. And the stronger and more charismatic your brand, the more people believe there&#8217;s no substitute for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new Salon Branded Apps, you can deliver a custom-branded experience to your clients, the same way both on iOS and Android platforms. And while app design companies would charge you expensive developer and designer fees, none of that is required with Phorest Salon Software&#8217;s proposition. We build it; you brand it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes being able to choose and update your graphics and visuals regularly and at your convenience. For instance, you could change the colour of your app as many times as you wanted or until you found the perfect fit through the App section on your Phorest Software. That&#8217;s another major point of improvement: the app is now fully linked to your desktop software, pulling in all of your business information including multi-branch functionality!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other key features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your app&#8217;s home screen will contain the hero image, which you&#8217;ll have previously uploaded in your Phorest software. The main feature on the home screen is the <em>&#8220;Make A Booking&#8221;<\/em> call-to-action, which kicks off the booking flow, starting at the service list. This directly reflects your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/features\/online-booking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online booking<\/a> menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secondary call-to-action is the <em>&#8220;Rebook appointment,&#8221;<\/em> button, which appears when your client is logged in (and if they&#8217;ve had a previous appointment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of the home screen are the salon opening hours and tappable Maps, Email and Phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using data, we found that approximately 55% of bookings via the apps were for appointments within the next seven days. This meant we could prioritise the calendar week view, but also need to cater to the month view. This is now possible with the redesign of the Salon Branded Apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Optimised scheduling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phorest\u2019s intelligent software optimises your schedule, making sure app bookings are booked back to back with your other appointments, with no unnecessary gaps. Bookings happen in real-time, and calendar slots are held while in progress, so there\u2019s no chance of double-bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appointment history<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common request from salon owners using the previous iterations of the Salon Branded Apps was for clients to see more than the last ten previous\/upcoming appointments. The new appointment history screen has a \u201cShow more\u201d button to expand the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No-show protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salon appointments made through your new app will be secured with a credit card, so you always have the option to process a no-show charge. And it might surprise you to learn: that charging your no-shows has been proven to reduce them by a whopping 49%!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Showcase your team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showcase your amazing staff with your very own \u2018Meet The Team\u2019 section and let them browse the photo gallery of salon pics and before &amp; after shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apart from all of that, you will also have full control over what services, special offers, packages and staff are available\/show on app bookings<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manage the time\/frequency of booking slots<\/li><li>Set minimum gap times<\/li><li>State cancellation, patch test and short notice periods<\/li><li>Set multi-service rules<\/li><li>Reward clients for booking through the app with TreatCard points<\/li><li>Allow clients to leave notes<\/li><li>Follow up on incomplete bookings with a personalised email<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To request more information on the Salon Branded Apps,&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/features\/salon-booking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>please click here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Click and play with the new Salon Branded Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try out our interactive Salon Branded App prototype and get a feel for some of the features! With cutting-edge technology and impeccable design, this the most advanced bespoke app in the salon industry. <em><strong>Coming soon: more branding themes to pick from, fonts and push notifications!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.invisionapp.com\/share\/VCTG92CQ6PS#\/screens\/378825575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2dfxqxblmblx4.cloudfront.net\/2019\/09\/19145633\/Salon-Branded-Apps-Prototype-IE.png\" alt=\"Salon Branded Apps - Prototype IE\" class=\"wp-image-149604\" width=\"215\" height=\"395\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cash in on clients who want to book, rebook and manage their appointments in their own time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/features\/salon-booking-app\/\">Get a demo or a quote today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you a Phorest Salon Software client looking to upgrade your current app?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the moment, all clients who have the current App are eligible to be transferred over free of charge, and we expect this to be done before the end of Autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for any feedback or tips you want to share, let us know either in the comments below or tweet us&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/thephorestword\">@ThePhorestWord<\/a>! (Pssst! We\u2019re on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phorestsalonsoftware\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;too!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading! #LetsGrow<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, outside of calls and texts, your clients spend 82% of their time on apps and only 18% browsing the web. This is why the Phorest salon app is your new shopfront. By offering a free to download salon app, you&#8217;re getting closer to your clients. 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