Selling local services online: bookings, quotes, and getting paid

Choose how buyers engage

Some services suit a fixed booking, like a haircut or a tutoring session. Others need a quote first, like a renovation or a design project. Many work as a subscription, like ongoing support or a monthly retainer. Pick the model that matches how you actually work.

• Booking: the buyer reserves a specific time.
• Quote: the buyer describes the job and you respond with a price.
• Subscription: the buyer pays on a recurring schedule for ongoing work.

Set honest availability

Publish the days and hours you can actually serve, and set lead times so buyers cannot book something you cannot deliver. A clear calendar prevents the most common service complaint, which is a missed or rushed appointment.

Scope the work in writing

Use the quote and message tools to agree on what is included before any money changes hands. A short, written scope protects both sides and makes the review at the end a happy one.

Get paid without chasing

Take payment through the platform so it is secure and tracked, and connect a payout method so your earnings reach you on schedule. For recurring work, a subscription handles billing for you.