Overview of PhotoBiz Scheduler Services and Settings
The PhotoBiz Website Package includes the PhotoBiz Scheduler, a powerful tool that allows you to offer online appointment booking directly through your website. You can accept payments through your connected merchant account or offer free booking options.
This guide provides an overview of Scheduler Services and their available settings so you can customize your booking experience to fit your business needs.
STEP ONE
Log into your PhotoBiz account and click SCHEDULER from the left-side menu.
STEP TWO
At the top of your Scheduler control panel, click SERVICES to create or edit your booking services.
In this section, you can:
Each service includes several customizable settings that control how clients book with you, what information they see, and what happens after they schedule.
Scheduler Service Settings Overview
Scheduler Service Details
Add or update key information for your service, including:
- Service Name
- Description
- Service Duration (from 15 minutes up to 24 hours)
- Price
- Sales Tax (apply or not apply)
- Active Status — choose between:
Booking only
Booking and payment
No (inactive)
Scheduler Service Image (Optional)
Add an image to represent your service. You can:
- Upload a custom image
- Select one from your Image Clipboard
- Choose from available stock photos
A visual preview helps clients quickly identify your services and enhances the overall booking experience.
Scheduler Service Options
Offer additional choices or upgrades for your service. Examples include:
- Add-ons for an additional fee or for free
- Location or backdrop selections
- Themed decorations or props
Learn more: How to Add Options and Add-Ons to Scheduler Services
Scheduler Service Availability
Control when clients can book this specific service.
- No (Default): The service follows your general business hours set under your global availability.
- Limited Schedule: Set custom days and times for this service that differ from your regular hours.
Scheduler Service Time Off
Block off specific dates for this service when you’re unavailable — perfect for holidays, vacations, or special events.
Learn more: Adding Time Off In PhotoBiz Scheduler
Scheduler Service Instructions
Use this section to request additional information from clients during booking. You can make these fields required or optional depending on what you need to collect.
Learn More: How To Add Special Instructions To Scheduler Services
Scheduler Service Thank You
Customize the message your clients see after booking. You can include:
- A personalized thank you note
- Session prep details or next steps
- Links to your portfolio, FAQ, or styling guides
You can also add specific email addresses here to receive booking notifications for this service.
Learn more: Scheduler Service Thank You Message Guide
Scheduler Service Email Automation
Automate your client communication by connecting an email series to your service. This feature is perfect for sending reminders, confirmations, or follow-up messages after a booking.
Learn more: Email automation for the scheduler guide
Scheduler Service SEO & Search
Optimize your service for search engines with the following options:
- Keywords: Enter keywords that will help visitors find this service through on-site search.
- SEO Preferences: Choose between Auto (auto-generated SEO title, description, and keywords) or Custom (customize your SEO fields).
Scheduler Service Tags
Scheduler tags in PhotoBiz help you organize, display, and track your scheduled services more effectively. Tags can also be used to group services on your website and create targeted contact lists for marketing.
Learn More: How To Use Scheduler Service Tags
