Ep. 131
This episode focuses on the challenges of scheduling appointments and introduces Easy!appointments, a tool designed to simplify the booking process. It emphasizes the frustrations of coordinating schedules and highlights the benefits of using an appointment scheduler as a digital assistant. Easy!appointments is characterized as a powerful open-source, self-hosted solution that allows users to manage appointments without relying on third-party services. It offers features like customer management, service organization, working hours customization, and Google Calendar synchronization. The software is highly customizable, suitable for various enterprise workflows, and supports multiple payment gateways.
Setting up Easy!appointments requires a server with Apache or Nginx, PHP 8.2 or newer, and MySQL. The installation process is user-friendly, designed for those who may not be tech-savvy. The software has been around for over ten years and boasts a strong community support system, including a user forum and GitHub issue reporting. Easy!appointments also offers a WordPress plugin for easier integration with existing websites. Overall, it presents a solid, free, and customizable option for managing appointments effectively.