Updated 12/15/2024

Customer Bookings

The Booking History section shows all classes that a customer has booked. You can see their attendance, cancel bookings, and understand their class patterns.

How to View Customer Bookings#

  1. Go to the Customer List
  2. Click on a customer's name
  3. Scroll down to the Booking History section

Understanding the Booking History Table#

The booking history shows important information in columns:

Class Information#

  • Class name - The type of class (Yoga, Pilates, etc.)
  • Date & Time - When the class happened or will happen
  • Teacher - Who taught or will teach the class
  • Location - Where the class took place

Booking Status#

The status shows what happened with the booking:

  • Confirmed - Customer is booked (green badge)
  • Cancelled by customer - Customer cancelled (red badge)
  • Cancelled by studio - You cancelled the class (red badge)
  • No show - Customer didn't come to class (red badge)
  • Attended - Customer came to class (green badge)

Booking Date#

  • Booked - When the customer made the reservation
  • This helps you see how far in advance customers book

How Bookings Are Sorted#

Bookings are shown with:

  • Newest first - Most recent bookings at the top
  • Multiple pages - If there are many bookings, use the arrow buttons to see more

At the bottom right of the booking table:

  • Left arrow (←) - Go to previous page
  • Right arrow (→) - Go to next page
  • Page number - Shows current page (like "Page 2 of 5")

At the bottom left:

  • Shows total number of bookings (like "Showing 1 to 10 of 25 bookings")

Understanding Booking Status Details#

Confirmed Bookings#

  • Green "confirmed" badge
  • Customer has a spot in the class
  • Class credit was used when booking
  • Customer should attend this class

Cancelled Bookings#

  • Red badge with reason
  • Shows the date when cancelled
  • Credit usually returned to customer
  • Customer won't attend this class

No Shows#

  • Red "no show" badge
  • Customer didn't come to class
  • Credit was still used
  • Some studios have no-show penalties

Attended#

  • Green "attended" badge
  • Customer came to class
  • Credit was properly used
  • Successful class completion

Common Booking Patterns to Look For#

Good Patterns#

  • Regular weekly bookings
  • Mostly "confirmed" or "attended" status
  • Few cancellations or no-shows

Concerning Patterns#

  • Many "no show" entries
  • Frequent last-minute cancellations
  • Long gaps between bookings

Engagement Levels#

  • High engagement - Books classes regularly, good attendance
  • Medium engagement - Books occasionally, some cancellations
  • Low engagement - Few bookings, many no-shows

What You Can Do With Booking Information#

Contact Customers#

If you notice patterns:

  • Many no-shows: Ask if they need help with scheduling
  • Long gaps: Check if they need motivation or different class types
  • Frequent cancellations: See if they need more flexible booking options

Track Class Popularity#

  • See which classes customers book most
  • Notice which teachers are popular
  • Understand peak booking times

Monitor Studio Usage#

  • Track which locations are busy
  • See booking patterns by day/time
  • Plan class schedules based on demand

Managing Problem Bookings#

No-Show Customers#

  1. Look at their booking history
  2. Count how many no-shows they have
  3. Consider contacting them about:
    • Reminder settings
    • Better class scheduling
    • Studio policies

Frequent Cancellers#

  1. Check their cancellation pattern
  2. See if they cancel specific types of classes
  3. Consider:
    • Offering different class times
    • Explaining cancellation policies
    • Helping them find better-fitting classes

Inactive Customers#

  1. Look for gaps in booking history
  2. Check their last booking date
  3. Consider:
    • Sending re-engagement emails
    • Offering special promotions
    • Checking if they need help

Using Booking Data for Customer Service#

When Customers Complain#

  1. Check their booking history
  2. Verify their claims about:
    • Classes they attended
    • Cancellations they made
    • Credits that should be available

When Credits Don't Match#

  1. Look at confirmed bookings vs. available credits
  2. Check for no-shows that used credits
  3. Look for cancelled bookings that should have returned credits

When Customers Want Refunds#

  1. Review their attendance pattern
  2. Check legitimate reasons for unused credits
  3. Verify their booking and cancellation history

Booking History Troubleshooting#

No Bookings Showing#

  • Customer might be new with no class history
  • Check if you're looking at the right customer
  • Verify customer has actually booked classes

Missing Recent Bookings#

  • Bookings might be on a different page
  • Use arrow buttons to navigate through pages
  • Check if bookings are from a different studio

Status Seems Wrong#

  • Check the date when status was updated
  • Some statuses update automatically after class time
  • Contact support if status appears incorrect

Can't See All Information#

  • Some columns might be cut off on small screens
  • Try viewing on a larger screen
  • Scroll horizontally if needed

Tips for Better Booking Management#

Regular Reviews#

  1. Check booking patterns monthly
  2. Look for customers who stopped booking
  3. Notice changes in attendance patterns

Customer Communication#

  1. Reach out to customers with many no-shows
  2. Thank customers with good attendance
  3. Help customers who seem to struggle with booking

Data Analysis#

  1. Track peak booking times
  2. Monitor class popularity
  3. Watch for seasonal changes in bookings

Follow-Up Actions#

  1. Contact inactive customers
  2. Reward loyal customers
  3. Address booking system issues

Understanding Class Credits and Bookings#

How Credits Work with Bookings#

  • Booking confirmed - Credit is reserved
  • Customer attends - Credit is used
  • Customer cancels - Credit usually returns
  • No show - Credit is typically used anyway

Credit Timing#

  • Credits are taken when booking is confirmed
  • Returned credits may take time to appear
  • Check customer's credit balance if they have booking issues

Next Steps#

After reviewing customer bookings, you might want to:

Need help understanding a specific booking issue? Contact support at support@naayya.com