What's New

December 2025

PWA, Booking Approval & AI Descriptions

31 December 2025

Highlights

Progressive Web App

Install Bella Booking on your phone’s home screen. Use it like an app with quick access and a full-screen experience.

Booking Approval

Require approval for online bookings. Review each request and confirm or decline—perfect for new clients or high-demand slots.

AI Service Descriptions

Generate clear, professional service descriptions with AI. Save time writing copy and keep your menu consistent.

Per-Day Working Hours

Set different working hours for each day of the week so your calendar matches how you really work.

Deposit Handling

Collect deposits via Stripe Connect when clients book. Reduce no-shows and secure high-value appointments.

Mobile & Availability

  • NewProgressive Web App (PWA)

    Bella Booking works as a Progressive Web App. Add it to your phone’s home screen for app-like access, offline-friendly behaviour, and a focused booking experience on the go.

  • NewPer-Day Working Hours ConfigurationScheduler

    Configure working hours separately for each day of the week. Open late on Fridays, closed Mondays, or different hours per location—all supported.

Online Booking & Payments

  • NewBooking Approval FeatureOnline Booking

    Turn on “require approval” for online bookings. New bookings appear as pending; you review and confirm or decline. Clients are notified once you’ve made a decision. Ideal for new clients or premium services.

  • NewOnline Booking Client ConfirmationOnline Booking

    Clients receive a clear confirmation when their booking is approved, with date, time, and location so they have everything in one place.

  • NewDeposit Handling via Stripe ConnectPayments & Deposits

    Collect deposits at booking time through Stripe Connect. Set deposit amounts per service or globally. Reduces no-shows and secures high-value appointments.

Policies & Services

  • EnhancedCancellation & Rescheduling Policy Enhancements

    More flexible cancellation and rescheduling rules: different windows, partial refunds, and clearer messaging to clients about your policy.

  • NewService-Level OverridesScheduler

    Override payment and team selection settings at the service level. Some services might require a deposit or be offered only by certain team members.

  • NewPrice Prefix for AppointmentsPayments & Deposits

    Support for price prefixes (e.g. “From $50”) so you can show starting prices while final cost depends on length or add-ons.

Content & Messaging

  • NewAI-Powered Service Description GenerationScheduler

    Generate professional service descriptions with AI. Enter the service name and basics; get clear, client-friendly copy you can edit and use in your menu.

  • EnhancedSMS Multi-Segment SupportAutomated Notifications

    Longer SMS messages are sent as multiple segments when needed, so your full reminder or confirmation gets through without being cut off.

Operations

  • NewCopy Services to LocationScheduler

    Copy your service list from one location to another so you don’t have to recreate everything when opening a new site.

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