Add-ons give customers options to enhance their services. This article explains how to create new add-on options.
Accessing Add-ons
- Navigate to Service Management
- Look for the Add-ons tab or section
- You'll see existing add-ons listed
Creating a New Add-on
To create an add-on:
- Click Add or New Add-on
- Fill in the details
- Save the add-on
- Assign it to services
Add-on Details
Name (Required)
Choose a clear, descriptive name:
- "Deep Conditioning Treatment"
- "Aromatherapy Upgrade"
- "Hot Stone Addition"
- "Express Option" Customers see this name during booking.
Description
Explain what the add-on includes:
- What the customer gets
- Any special notes
- Why they might want it Good descriptions help customers decide.
Price (Required)
Set the additional cost:
- Enter as a number (e.g., 15, 25.99)
- Can be 0 for free add-ons
- This adds to the base service price
Active Status
Toggle the add-on's availability:
- Active — Available for booking
- Inactive — Hidden from customers
Assigning Add-ons to Services
After creating an add-on, assign it to services:
From the Add-ons List
- Select the add-on
- Choose which services can use it
- Save assignments
From a Service's Detail Page
- Open the service
- Go to the Add-ons tab
- Check the add-ons to include
- Save changes
Add-on Ideas by Business Type
Hair Salon
- Deep conditioning
- Scalp treatment
- Blowout addition
- Express cut upgrade
Spa
- Aromatherapy
- Hot stones
- Extended time
- Premium products
Fitness
- Equipment rental
- Extended session
- Video recording
- Nutritional consultation add-on
Consulting
- Written summary
- Follow-up call
- Priority scheduling
- Extended time
Setting Up Multiple Add-ons
When creating several add-ons:
- Create all add-ons first
- Then assign them to services in batches
- Review assignments for completeness
Add-on Availability
Control which services offer which add-ons:
- "Deep Conditioning" → Hair services only
- "Aromatherapy" → All massage types
- "Express Option" → Selected quick services Not every add-on needs to be on every service.
Testing Your Add-ons
After creating add-ons:
- View a service on your booking page
- Verify add-ons appear correctly
- Check pricing displays right
- Confirm the booking flow works
Best Practices
- Be specific — Clear names and descriptions
- Price fairly — Reflect actual value
- Limit options — Don't overwhelm customers (3-5 add-ons per service is good)
- Keep relevant — Only show add-ons that make sense for each service