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Smart Waitlist

Fill every cancellation instantly

When popular artists or times are booked, clients join the waitlist. Cancellations trigger automatic notifications to waitlist clients. First to confirm gets the spot.

  • Automatic cancellation notifications
  • First-come-first-served confirmations
  • Artist-specific waitlists
  • Client preference matching
  • 92% of cancellations filled
  • Zero manual coordination
Smart Waitlist Demo
10x
Faster workflow

Feature Specifications

Fill Rate
92%
Notification
Instant
Matching
Preference-based
Response Window
Configurable

How Studios Use This

Real-world applications that drive results

Popular Artist Waitlist

Clients join waitlist for booked-out artists. When spots open, they're notified automatically.

Cancellation Recovery

Last-minute cancellation? Waitlist clients get instant notification. First to confirm books the slot.

Preference Matching

Clients set date/time preferences. System notifies when matching slots become available.

Response Windows

Set how long clients have to respond before next person is notified. Create urgency without pressure.

Why Studios Love Smart Waitlist

  • Never lose revenue to cancellations
  • Zero phone tag to fill spots
  • Clients love the convenience
  • Fair first-come-first-served system
  • Reduce scheduling frustration
  • Keep fully-booked artists productive
Our lead artist is booked 8 weeks out. Before the waitlist, cancellations meant lost revenue. Now 95% fill within hours. Last month that recovered $4,200 in potential lost bookings.
Rachel Foster
Rachel Foster
Owner, Sacred Geometry Tattoo, Portland

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Smart Waitlist

How does the waitlist notification work?

When a slot opens, the first person on the waitlist (matching preferences) gets SMS + email. They have a configurable window to confirm. If they don't, the next person is notified.

Can clients set specific preferences?

Yes! Clients can specify preferred days, times, artists, or services. They're only notified for slots matching their preferences.

What's the typical fill rate?

Our clients see 85-95% of cancellations filled through the waitlist system. Most slots fill within hours of opening.

How do I manage the waitlist?

View waitlist in your dashboard. See who's waiting for what. Manually add clients or let them self-add through booking page.

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