cal.com vs calendly

Cal.com vs Calendly: Which Scheduling Tool is Best for You in 2026?

Tired of the endless back-and-forth to book a meeting? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a freelancer, coach, or small business owner, managing appointments can eat up hours of your week. That’s exactly why scheduling tools have become essential; they save time, reduce no-shows, and make booking effortless. Two of the most popular options today are…

Salon Marketing ideas

20 Proven Salon Marketing Ideas and Strategies to Boost Revenue and Repeat Clients

Running a successful salon today takes more than great service. Now, clients booking online first, visibility, convenience, and personalization drive growth. In fact, 64% of clients prefer customized service packages over standard menu items, showing how expectations have changed. Effective salon marketing blends digital strategies and in-salon experiences. When these work together, they help you…

FluentBooking 1.10.0

FluentBooking 1.10.0: Sell Your Appointments with FluentCart & Embed Anywhere!

Guess what? We’ve been busy behind the scenes cooking up something special, and this time, it’s all about making your booking and selling experience smoother, faster, and more powerful. FluentBooking 1.10.0 is here, packed with two exciting new features: Let’s dive in and see how these updates can make your workflow easier and your clients…

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10+ Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals 2025 (Exclusively for FluentBooking Users)

Yes, it’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday season—the time for the year’s biggest savings! If you’ve been holding onto your bucks to invest in your favorite WordPress themes, plugins, and hosting, now is the perfect time to grab them all. BFCM offers incredible discounts on products, and they only come once a year. You definitely…

best scheduling app for small business

10 Best Scheduling App for Small Business in 2026 (Free & Paid)

If you run a small business, you know that managing appointments can quickly become a full-time job. Back-and-forth emails, double bookings, missed reminders, and last-minute cancellations can eat up hours each week and distract you from growing your business. This is where a smart scheduling app can help you. The right tool doesn’t just help…

BFCM Checklist & Survival Guide

The Ultimate Black Friday + Cyber Monday Survival Guide and Checklist for Service Providers

The BFCM season(Black Friday and Cyber Monday) isn’t only about overflowing carts and retail discounts. It’s also one of the biggest opportunities for service providers. Whether you run a beauty studio, fitness coaching business, consulting service, home repair company, or photography brand, this season can bring a tidal wave of new clients eager to book…

Interview Scheduling

Interview Scheduling: The Complete Guide for a Smooth Hiring Process [+Pro Tips]

Hiring the right candidate isn’t just about asking the right questions; it starts much earlier, with effective interview scheduling. Think about it: a messy back-and-forth over time slots can easily frustrate candidates, delay your hiring process, and even create a poor first impression of your company. That’s why interview scheduling is more than a simple…

Types of sales calls

Top 12 Types of Sales Calls: Boost Performance and Close More [+Example & Best Practices]

Sales might have evolved with automation, CRMs, and social media, but nothing beats a good, old-fashioned conversation. That’s where sales calls come in. Whether it’s your first touchpoint or the final pitch, a well-planned call can turn a stranger into a loyal customer. But here’s the thing: not all sales calls are the same. Some…

fluentbooking turns two

Two Years of FluentBooking: A Journey of Growth, Trust, and Gratitude

October 18, 2023, just feels like yesterday, when we introduced FluentBooking to the WordPress community. The idea was super simple: to make appointment scheduling easier for the community. And today, FluentBooking is a trusted solution for thousands of businesses worldwide.  Since we’re celebrating the two awesome years of FluentBooking, my heart is filled with gratitude….