These are the exact steps from the video—follow along below or watch it on YouTube ▶️.
Step 1: Get Hosting and Install WordPress
✅ Use Hostinger for hosting—it’s fast, affordable, and optimized for booking websites.
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✅ Choose a domain name that matches your business.
✅ Install WordPress using the one-click installer in Hostinger.
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Step 2: Install LatePoint Booking Plugin
✅ Go to WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New.
✅ Search for LatePoint, click Install Now, then Activate.
✅ After activation, a setup wizard will guide you through the initial configuration.
💡 Why LatePoint? It’s one of the most powerful and user-friendly appointment booking plugins for WordPress.
Step 3: Configure LatePoint Booking System
✅ Open LatePoint > Settings to enter your business details.
✅ Set up your services (e.g., consultations, haircuts, coaching sessions).
✅ Add staff members and assign them to specific services.
✅ Configure your working hours and availability for appointments.
✅ Enable email and SMS notifications to confirm bookings with clients.
💡 Tip: Customizing service durations and pricing can help maximize bookings.
Step 4: Customize the Booking Page & Buttons
✅ Copy the LatePoint shortcode from LatePoint > Shortcodes.
✅ Paste it into a new page (e.g., “Book an Appointment”) to display the booking form.
✅ Add a “Book Now” button in the menu bar linking to your booking page.
✅ Insert Call-to-Action (CTA) buttons throughout the site to encourage bookings.
💡 Tip: A clear, visible booking button increases conversion rates significantly.
Step 5: Customize the Website Design
✅ Upload your logo and adjust the header layout.
✅ Customize the homepage hero section with a strong CTA for bookings.
✅ Add testimonials and client reviews to build trust.
✅ Display your services dynamically so visitors can browse before booking.
✅ Include contact information and business hours in the footer.
💡 Tip: Keep the design clean and mobile-friendly for better user experience.
Step 6: Set Up Payments in LatePoint
✅ Go to LatePoint > Payments and enable PayPal, Stripe, or offline payments.
✅ Set pricing for each service if you require prepayment.
✅ Configure deposit payments if you want to collect partial payments upfront.
💡 Tip: Offering multiple payment options can help boost booking conversions.
Step 7: Test Your Booking System
✅ Refresh your website and click the “Book Now” button to test the flow.
✅ Try booking an appointment to ensure everything works correctly.
✅ Check if confirmation emails/SMS notifications are being sent.
✅ Verify that clients can select services, dates, and times smoothly.
💡 Tip: Test on both desktop and mobile to ensure an optimized experience.
Step 8: Automate Appointment Reminders & Email Marketing
✅ Go to LatePoint > Notifications and set up automated reminders for clients.
✅ Install Omnisend to collect emails from visitors.
✅ Offer a discount (e.g., 25% off first booking) via an email pop-up.
✅ Automate follow-up emails to encourage repeat bookings.
💡 Tip: Automated emails keep your clients engaged and increase rebookings.
Step 9: Implement Email Marketing to Convert More Visitors
✅ Now that the website is complete, it’s time to convert visitors into customers using email marketing.
✅ Install Omnisend by going to Plugins > Add New and searching for Omnisend.
✅ Create an email pop-up form offering a discount or incentive for new visitors.
✅ Set up an abandoned booking workflow to follow up with visitors who didn’t complete their rental.
✅ Automate follow-up emails to remind past customers to rent again.
✅ Track email performance and adjust based on open and conversion rates.
✅ On average, 1 out of 7 visitors who sign up for your email list will convert into paying customers, so setting this up is critical for maximizing revenue.
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Step 10: Congratulations – You Did It! 🎉
✅ You’ve built a fully functional appointment booking website with LatePoint—huge achievement!
✅ Take a moment to appreciate your work—not everyone follows through, but you did!
✅ Now it’s time to grow, optimize, and get more bookings.
🔥 Go crush it! 🚀
