Apptoto Blog – Best Practices

Online appointment scheduling has transformed how we book appointments with our dentists, doctors, hair stylists, and even auto mechanics. So much so that nearly 70% of people now prefer to book appointments online instead of calling an office. Businesses…

As the business world becomes more competitive, there's a need to do more with less time. In every industry, including healthcare, making every second count is now a key competitive element. In this regard, one of the most critical factors is…

It's time to start using online payments. However, we know that adding a new step to your workflow can feel overwhelming. That’s why we are here to help. Let’s break down the top 3 reasons our clients are switching to using online payments…

In the age of digital distraction, it is essential that busy people have a proven way to remind them about appointments. The advantages of automated appointment reminders to inform clients or patients about upcoming visits are clear when you…

For many adults in this country and around the world, the process of signing up and scheduling our COVID-19 vaccination appointments has been challenging, to say the least! We have experienced slow or broken online scheduling pages. Or worse,…

Appointment-based businesses were some of the hardest hit during the worldwide COVID-19 economic shutdown.  Now, as the world begins to re-open, it's important that you (as the owner of manager of an appointment-based business) recover from…

While it may not feel like it, making mistakes when sending out appointment reminders is a common problem. So don’t worry, you’re in good company. Many appointment-based businesses treat reminders like a checkbox—either we do it, or we…

Sending appointment reminders to your clients is a necessity in today’s busy world. 62% of no-shows occur simply because your client forgot. To combat forgetfulness, send timely appointment reminders with all of the information the client…

You're a business owner, not a copywriter. Rather than waste cycles trying to craft the perfect copy for your text or email appointment reminders, just use these 87 industry-specific appointment reminder samples! For all client communication,…

Did you know that your patients prefer text message appointment reminders? Patient text message reminders have a 30% higher confirmation rate than phone calls and a whopping 150% higher confirmation rate than email. But how do you get started?…

You run your own business. That means you have plenty of things to worry about, but reminding your clients when and where to show up shouldn't be one of them. Learn how to schedule and send automated text message appointment reminders to your…

Apptoto cannot provide legal advice. However, we feel it's important to inform our users of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) regulations surrounding automated appointment reminders. …

A Side-by-Side Comparison of 8 Appointment Scheduling Apps in 2023 Just a few years ago, businesses thought that offering online appointment scheduling to customers was more of a “nice-to-have” than a necessity. Fast forward to the present,…

Want to know the one thing less convenient than leaving a detailed appointment reminder voicemail? The answer is taking time out of your busy day to listen to that voicemail while scrambling for a pen or a note-taking app, then listening to…

It’s always fun to see our clients making use of Apptoto in unique and creative ways.  Most of our readers/users know us as simply an Appointment Reminder system. However, Apptoto is an appointment messaging platform that can be used creatively.…

Now going on its 15th year as law, the 2003 CAN-SPAM Act was originally signed by George W. Bush. As the internet, online businesses, and online marketing were growing, the law was meant to reign in some of the more insidious marketing practices…

On  July 1, 2014, a sweeping piece of legislation called Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) went into effect. After a three-year grace period, it’s now time to comply. Canadian businesses—or any business that sends electronic messages…

Most veterinarians choose their career path because of their love for animals. They want the opportunity to do something meaningful and helpful. But in order to make that dream happen, veterinarians often need to also have a firm grasp of…

It goes without saying that appointment reminders should say the right time, or else you risk hurting your business as opposed to helping.  Sometimes, getting the time right can actually be tricky.  This typically applies if you hold appointments…