Grooming Onboarding Guide: Step 3 of 3 - Going live

You're almost there! Let's launch your grooming business on PawsAdmin.

Tip: Most businesses are fully operational within a week!

For All Businesses:

1. Share Your Online Booking Link (2 minutes)
   • Navigate: Left Menu > Online Booking > How to Book (link)
   • Copy the "Client Portal Link."
   • Add it to:
     • Your website (as a button or link)
     • Social media profiles
     • Email signatures
2. Verify Your Email Address (2 minutes)
   • Navigate: Marketing > Email Verification (link)
   • Enter your email address at the top of the page. 
   • Check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) for an email from Amazon AWS (it's not from our email address!).
   • Click the verification link (it expires!).
   • Benefit: Customers will receive emails from your address.
3. Announce Your Portal Launch (5 minutes)
   • Navigation: Marketing > Custom Campaigns (link)
   • Send a newsletter to your clients and followers. 
   • Invite them to create their portal accounts.
   • (Optional): Use our announcement template: [Link to Template]

For Businesses Migrating from Other Software:

1. Import Pets and Customers (Contact Support)
   • Securely send your data (CSV or Excel) to support:
     • Send an email with your file.
     • Attach your file via our support portal.
     • Share a Google Docs link.
   • For separate grooming notes:
     • Add them in profile notes or send them for bulk import.
2. Set Up Recurring Bookings (5+ minutes)
   • Navigate: Calendar Icon (Top Right) > Recurring & Regulars (link)
   • Add recurring bookings for regular clients.
   • Manage Exceptions: Delete appointments on the daily or weekly calendar (top right menu > calendar icon).
3. Transfer Upcoming Non-Recurring Appointments (20 minutes)
   • Navigate: Top right menu > calendar icon > Grooming Weekly Booking View.
   • Action: Click vacant spots to add upcoming appointments.
   • Alternative: Email us for bulk import assistance.

Congratulations on completing Step 3/3!

Ongoing Support:

Our support team is here to help! Best ways to find quick answers:

• In-App Help:
  • Click the "Help" button on the bottom right corner of your account.
  • Ask a question.
  • If you don't find an immediate answer, follow the link to send us a request or email us directly.
  • Tip: Be sure to include a screenshot so we can reproduce the issue.
• Book a Chat:
  • Schedule a chat with us to walk you through the program.