Four ways to get a booking website
| Route | What you pay | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Salon software with website included (CYB) | A monthly subscription, from 29 € to 89 € excl. VAT | Website, booking, schedule, customer database, hosting and domain in the same tool |
| Web agency | A one-off build fee, then hosting and maintenance | A bespoke website; booking depends on a third-party module to connect |
| General website builder | A subscription, plus an optional booking module | A website you build yourself; no till or schedule |
| Booking directory | A subscription and/or per-customer fees | A listing on the directory, not a website in your name |
Agency and website builder prices vary too much to quote here: ask for a written quote that separates build, hosting, domain name and booking module.
What should be included, and what people forget to count
- Hosting and the domain name. Charged separately by most agencies and website builders. Included with CYB.
- Booking itself. A showcase website without appointment booking is just a brochure. Check that the booking module reads the salon's actual schedule, not a separate diary to keep up to date.
- Updates. A bespoke website ages; who keeps it up to date, and at what price?
- The manager's time. A general website builder costs little per month and a lot in evenings spent building it. The CYB assistant builds the website from the salon's services and photos; you adjust the text and publish.
How long before you are online
With CYB, allow one evening: setting up the salon, generating the website with the assistant, adjusting the text, publishing. The nom-du-salon.cyb-shop.com address is immediate; your own domain name is connected afterwards. An agency talks in weeks; a DIY website depends on the time you put in.
Frequently asked questions
Is the domain name included in the CYB price?
Yes. The website is published immediately at a nom-du-salon.cyb-shop.com address, and your own domain name can then be connected at no extra cost. Hosting is included in the 29 € excl. VAT monthly price of the first plan.
Do I need to know how to code to edit the website?
No. The editor is visual, and the assistant builds the website from the salon's services and photos. You change a text or an image just as you would in a document.
Are there any setup or activation fees?
No. The first month's subscription is the only payment, and it can be cancelled in one click. There are no admin fees and no exit fees.
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Other guides
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- Directory-style booking platform or independent software: which should I choose for my salon?
- How can a barbershop reduce missed appointments?
The prices quoted are those currently in force, read from the database at the time of display.