The market has seen several mediocre solutions that nobody loves. Unless you can offer something fundamentally different, you’ll likely struggle to stand out or make money.
Don't build it.
Your idea for a smart scheduling and reminder system for salons, the 'No-Show Killer,' falls into a crowded space. Our analysis shows a high number of similar products (n_matches = 18), which categorizes it as a 'Swamp' – an area where numerous mediocre solutions already exist. The general advice for this category is 'Don't build it'. Engagement in this category is low (average of 3 comments). Because of this you really need to think hard before moving forward. You'll need a highly differentiated value proposition to stand out from the existing noise. The fact that similar products haven't generated substantial engagement suggests that current solutions aren't fully addressing the core pain points of salon owners or are just not that exciting, meaning that the market is not very receptive. You might have more success looking at a different set of problems.
Your idea for a smart scheduling and reminder system for salons, the 'No-Show Killer,' falls into a crowded space. Our analysis shows a high number of similar products (n_matches = 18), which categorizes it as a 'Swamp' – an area where numerous mediocre solutions already exist. The general advice for this category is 'Don't build it'. Engagement in this category is low (average of 3 comments). Because of this you really need to think hard before moving forward. You'll need a highly differentiated value proposition to stand out from the existing noise. The fact that similar products haven't generated substantial engagement suggests that current solutions aren't fully addressing the core pain points of salon owners or are just not that exciting, meaning that the market is not very receptive. You might have more success looking at a different set of problems.
Allow your leads to pay a refundable deposit before issuing a meeting booking link to confirm their appointments, minimizing cancellations and no-shows. Integrate seamlessly with Calendly.
Minimize no-shows and manual effort with our app: automated SMS reminders, effortless scheduling, and immediate access to client information, all in one solution for your business.
Background: My wife works as a hairstylist and was constantly complaining about clients missing appointments or not remember when they were scheduled so I created a simple application that she could use to quickly set up and send reminders. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Carojon is a salon booking app for hair salons, spas, and beauty studios. It allows 24/7 client bookings, prevents scheduling conflicts, and simplifies appointment management, helping beauty professionals save time and grow their business effortlessly.
Carojon simplifies salon booking with 24/7 access and automation.
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a professional software to professionals in beauty industries worldwide,including beauty salons, spas, hair salon, barbershops,massage parlors, Skin Care and more, helping them efficiently manger Appointment,Sales, Customer, Stuff, Inventory, Report Issue
Next-gen appointment booking platform that simplifies scheduling for service providers like medical centers and salons, allowing them to manage time slots effortlessly. Enhances the entire booking experience, saving time for both customers and providers.
The best cloud-based salon management software with POS, CRM, Membership, Online Appointments, Digital catalog & more. Request a demo now!
Streamline your salon operations with this customizable Notion template. Easily manage client appointments, track services rendered, and maintain a clear overview of your business. Perfect for hair salons, nail salons, and beauty businesses.
All-in-one barbershop management platform. Simplify appointments, clients, inventory, staff, and sales. Delight clients with easy online booking & personalized service. Grow your business with powerful reporting & insights.
Good Job brother
It took me 1,5 years to finally launch this tool. It started as a tool for myself because my barber is very busy and I wanted to see when he would get open spots. I have been building on it for way too long and have been procrastinating of when to launch it. It is very easy to use. Users only have to put in their preferences and their email. Users can cancel anytime. It's very specific because at the moment it only works for barbers using the software Salonhub.
Users appreciate the feature of scheduling haircuts and using photos for consistency. The product is in its first launch phase, acknowledging many initial mistakes but is now focused on improving execution.
The main criticisms are that there are few barbers available in the Netherlands and that the product or service was worked on for too long before being shared.
Smart Meet simplifies scheduling and empowers professionals to offer hassle-free online booking to clients. Say goodbye to scheduling headaches and hello to increased efficiency with Smart Meet.
Wants competition in the field; praises building and launching.
Wants competition in the field.
A software system, allowing clients to input credentials from home, eliminating physical visits. It manages client bookings and information into the practice's profile, streamlining daily tasks and adapting to specific needs leveraging machine learning.
Hi all, We delivered our product, ProPulse, to help busy people schedule. It's like a human assistant in your pocket. It intelligently adapts to your schedule and proactively helps you negotiate time. Easy to use and no setup headaches. Really gives it that "personal touch". Check it out!
An online appointment scheduling platform built on top of Elixir and Phoenix Liveview
Congratulating Jriosa on the launch.
Appointment Scheduling Software: Forget about the question "when to meet". Just send a link and get more done with Wellpin. Try it now for free!
Wellpin's launch on Product Hunt has garnered positive feedback, particularly praising its UI, smooth onboarding, seamless calendar sync, and accurate time zone detection, which simplifies meeting scheduling, especially for distributed teams. Users appreciate the schedule control and how it keeps their workday smooth and calendar tidy, with some adopting it as their main scheduling tool. However, some users reported issues such as the lack of available slots after setup, inability to access the website, and problems connecting to Zoom, raising questions about calendar integrations and combined availability.
Users reported issues with the product launch including the failure to display free slots after calendar connection, problems accessing the website, and errors connecting to Zoom due to the need for a developer account. There was a request for clarification on how the product differentiates itself from existing solutions like Calendly.
Shortcut manual and complex scheduling with an AI-powered intelligent calendar. Built on top of Clockwise’s advanced scheduling engine, Prism serves up more scheduling options, more quickly, than any human can.
Prism's Product Hunt launch garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users calling it a "game-changer" for scheduling and time management. Users repeatedly praised its AI-powered features, Slack integration, and ability to optimize complex schedules. Many people are excited about the potential for increased productivity and reduced scheduling conflicts. The smooth rescheduling capabilities and focus on efficient time management were also highly appreciated. Users expressed interest in LLM integration, data privacy, and specific use cases like time zone management. Many congratulated the Clockwise team and look forward to trying the product.
Users expressed concerns regarding the product's handling of scheduling conflicts, especially for individuals with frequent double-bookings, and raised issues about the rescheduling process.
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