Switch to Bella Booking
Switching from Shortcuts?
We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.
Why salons switch from Shortcuts
- Transparent pricing published on website — no sales calls needed
- Pure cloud — access from any device, no installation required
- Online booking included on all plans (Shortcuts requires Climb+)
- Deposit collection (Starter and above, Shortcuts requires Climb+)
- Walk-in management on all plans (Shortcuts requires Climb+)
- Waitlist management included (not available on Shortcuts)
What you get with Bella Booking
Everything you need to run your salon — included with every plan.
Online Booking
24/7 branded booking page for your clients
Automated Reminders
SMS and email reminders with confirmation links
Client Management
Full CRM with notes, history, and documents
Team Scheduling
Manage schedules, availability, and time off
Payments & Deposits
Online payments, deposits, and cancellation policies
Reports
19 built-in reports with CSV export
How to switch from Shortcuts
Step-by-step guide to export your data and move to Bella Booking. We offer free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding with every plan.
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Export your client list
Go to Tools > Marketing > select the fields you want to include > click Compute > click Done > save the file. The export is a TXT file — open it in Excel using the Text Import Wizard with comma/space delimiters, then save as an Excel workbook.
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Export reports (optional)
Shortcuts reports can be exported as PDF. Navigate to the relevant report section and use the print or export option. For data in a spreadsheet format, contact Shortcuts support to request a data extract — or send us a screenshot and we will work from that.
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Send your exports to Bella Booking
Email your exported files to our onboarding team. We will import your clients, validate the data, and help set up your services and team schedules.
A note on appointment history
We generally recommend not importing old appointment history. Importing past appointments can trigger unintended automated messages (reminders, follow-ups) and cause data inconsistencies. Your clients and services are the essential data for a clean start. If you do want some history carried over, we recommend a tight recent range (e.g. the last 3 months) — our migration team will ensure no notifications are sent accidentally.
Good to know
The client export produces a TXT file (not CSV or Excel natively) — it requires manual conversion via Excel's Text Import Wizard. Bulk appointment history export is not publicly documented.
Official export documentation: Shortcuts help centre
Can't export your data?
No problem — we can work with anything. Screenshots of your service list, a link to your public booking page, a photo of your price board, or even a typed-up list. Send us whatever you have and we will build your account from it.
Need help with the migration?
Our team will handle the data import, set up your services, and walk you through everything — included free with every plan. We accept data in any format — CSV, Excel, screenshots, photos, links, or anything else you can send.
Common questions about switching
Will I lose my client data?
No. Export your client list from Shortcuts (we provide step-by-step instructions), then our team will import it into Bella Booking for you. Free data migration is included with every plan.
How long does the switch take?
Most salons are up and running within 1-2 hours. We handle the data import and walk you through setup in a 1-on-1 onboarding session.
Do I need to cancel my Shortcuts subscription first?
We recommend running both systems in parallel for a few days to ensure a smooth transition. Cancel your Shortcuts subscription once you're confident everything is working.
Is there a contract or lock-in?
No. Bella Booking is month-to-month with no lock-in contracts. You can cancel anytime.
Ready to make the switch?
Start your 14-day free trial — no credit card required. We'll help you migrate from Shortcuts for free.