An existing Zettle or SumUp reader can stay by the till. Stripe sits behind the website booking form so deposits land with you instead of a platform. OnePageSites uses Stripe because supporting every card firm would make the simple setup complicated again.
Most cafe and bar owners picture a chic, expensive-looking site with video and fancy design. Customers just want a fast mobile page that shows where you are, what you serve and how to get in touch. A simple one-page site covers the real needs without the agency bill.
Platforms take a cut of every walk and keep the client relationship. A simple website, Google listing and professional email let dog walkers break that hold, appear on the first page of local search, and keep the clients they earn without ongoing fees.
A practical four-part plan for builders, plumbers, electricians and other trades to reduce reliance on paid directories. Build your own simple website, claim a free Google listing, set up a Facebook page and use a professional email so more customers find and contact you directly.
Rent-a-chair stylists and beauticians have to find their own clients. A simple website with online booking and a professional email lets them take direct appointments, look established, and own the relationship instead of relying on the salon’s walk-ins.
Podiatrists, physiotherapists, osteopaths and similar local practices that rely only on Facebook and leaflets leave patients on the table. Competition is often weak, a simple contact form already beats many rivals, and a booking form lets people arrange appointments when you are busy or closed.
Developers often push WordPress because the platform creates ongoing work for them. For most small businesses that only need a clear, fast page with contact details, that complexity brings updates, security risk and extra cost. A simple one-page site avoids the headaches while still looking professional and delivering enquiries.
Salon and clinic owners who work from two or more locations can add them to the booking form so clients only see available dates for the right place. It is optional, simple to set up, and keeps your diary accurate.
Beauticians, hairdressers and health professionals can take deposits and appointments through their own booking form and Stripe account, with no platform fees and no technical stress.
Treatwell takes 35% of your first booking from every new client. Add VAT and you're handing over 42p in every pound to a platform that didn't do the treatment. Here's exactly how the numbers work.