Service types

The service types are based on payment options and service duration.

When you create a new service, you can now define how your customers book and pay through our redesigned interface. This guide covers the two main configuration paths.

1-Service Types Based on Time

2-Service Types Based on Payment

🕒 1. Service Types Based on Time

The Booking Logic determines how your calendar is presented to customers. Choose the layout that matches your business workflow.

A. Book by Time Slot

Best for services that happen within a day and have a set duration.

• Examples: * Barber Shop: 30-minute haircut slots.

  • Medical Clinic: 15-minute check-up appointments.

  • Yoga Studio: 1-hour group classes.

• Customer View: A list of specific times (e.g., 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM) showing available slots.

B. Book for a Full Day

Used for services where the customer occupies the entire date from start to finish.

• Examples: * Photography Studio: Renting the space for a full day shoot.

  • Car Rental: Hiring a vehicle for a 24-hour period.

  • Wedding Venue: Booking the hall for a single event date.

• Customer View: A calendar where they select one specific day.

C. Book Across Multiple Days

Best for services that span several consecutive days.

• Examples: * Summer Camp: A 5-day youth program.

  • Pet Boarding: Booking a kennel for a Friday–Monday stay.

  • Retreat: A 3-day wellness workshop.

• Customer View: A date-range picker where they select a Start Date and End Date.

Compare service types

Service Type	Best For	Detailed Business Examples
Book by Time Slot	Hourly or short-duration appointments.	• Barber Shop: A 30-min "Classic Haircut." • Dental Clinic: A 45-min "Routine Checkup."
Book for a Full Day	One-day rentals or events that occupy the whole day.	• Photography Studio: Daily rental of "Studio A." • Car Rental: Hiring a "Delivery Van" for 24 hours.
Across Multiple Days	Long-term stays or multi-session workshops.	• Pet Boarding: A "4-Day Kennel Stay." • Education: A "3-Day Marketing Boot Camp."

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💳 2. Service Types Based on Payment

You can now control exactly how and when you collect money for your bookings in the How customers pay section.

• Pay Now

  • Example: A High-End Spa that requires a $50 deposit to prevent "no-shows."

  • Workflow: Data is saved only after a successful Shopify checkout. A Shopify order is created.

• Pay Later

  • Example: A Home Cleaning Service where the customer pays cash or via card reader after the job is done.

  • Workflow: The booking is confirmed immediately, draft order is created in Shopify and an invoice is created in Shopify for later payment.

• No Payment Required

  • Example: A Free Discovery Call for a consultant or a Product Demo.

  • Workflow: The customer simply enters their details and receives a confirmation without seeing a checkout page.

Compare table

Payment Method	Customer Experience	Detailed Business Examples
Pay Now	Customer select datetime > book > Must complete Shopify checkout to confirm > a new order is created in Shopify Orders.	Workshop: Requires full $200 ticket payment upfront to join.
Pay Later	Confirm slot instantly; pay at a later time. A draft order is created in store.	Home Cleaning: Customer pays via cash or card after the job is finished.
No Payment	Fast booking; checkout is skipped entirely.	Software Demo: A "Free 30-minute Product Tour" for new users.