Feature Release: October 2024
We’re thrilled to introduce a new set of features, enhancements, and bug fixes in this release, designed to improve the overall BookingKoala experience. Whether you’re optimizing your booking flow with new integrations or enhancing operational efficiency, there’s something for everyone. The majority of this release is available on all plans.
NOTE: Make sure to download the latest mobile app (Version 10.7.5) so that all improvements are visible.
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Google Calendar Integration
Available for Growing and Premium plans, the new Google Calendar integration makes booking management easier than ever by syncing appointments directly to your calendar. Features include:
Effortless syncing of new, rescheduled, or canceled bookings.
Customizable calendar entries (map fields such as title, description, etc.).
Bulk sync options to keep your calendar fully updated.
Provider and staff calendar syncing with permissions for streamlined control.
Click here to get started.
New Stripe Connection Methods
We've introduced new ways to connect your Stripe account for providers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia:
1. Bank Account: Connect via bank details.
2. Debit Card: Use a debit card for seamless connection.
3. Direct Stripe Account Creation: Create a Stripe account from within BookingKoala using either Custom Restricted or Custom Completed accounts.
4. Faster Connection Setup: Create and connect a fully completed Stripe account using just bank or debit card details, without needing to access the Stripe interface.
Click here to learn how to set up Stripe to pay providers.
Make (Integromat) Integration
Make (Integromat) integration is live, enabling powerful automation across your BookingKoala operations. Supported triggers include:
New, updated, completed, and canceled bookings.
New customer, updated customer, and more.
Build custom workflows that seamlessly connect BookingKoala with hundreds of other apps, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency. Click here to get started.
Flexible Handling of Cash/Check Bookings
We’ve introduced the ability to revert bookings paid via cash or check back to a "Pending" status, allowing admins to reattempt charges or make booking adjustments more easily.
Checklist Module: Form Conditions and Dependencies
You can now show or hide tasks in the checklist module based on specific form conditions and booking parameters, improving customization and flexibility.
Click here to learn more about checklist dependencies.
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We’ve addressed a range of important issues to enhance platform stability and functionality:
Theme-builder: Gallery Editing Fix
Fixed an issue where gallery edits were not being properly reflected.
Admin-Main: Timezone Issue with Rating Listings
Resolved an issue where ratings were displayed with incorrect timezones.
Theme-builder: Button Customization Issue on List Section
Addressed a bug preventing proper button customization in the list section.
Custom Field Issue on Customer and Admin Form
Fixed an issue where custom fields were not displaying correctly on both the customer and admin forms.
Booking Time Log Map View Issue (iFrame)
Resolved an issue causing booking time logs not to display properly within iframes on the booking time log admin form.
Booking Form: Wildcard Zip Code Issue
Addressed an issue where wildcard zip codes were not functioning as expected on the booking form.
Duplicate Booking Card Hold Point
Fixed an issue where duplicate card holds were being created for the same booking.
Notification Checkbox on Customer Profile Update
Added a new checkbox to trigger notifications when a customer profile is updated.
TrackBy Issue on Invoice Listings
Resolved a bug affecting invoice listings where trackBy wasn’t functioning correctly.
Checklist Builder: Delete Industry Dependency
Addressed a bug where deleting an industry caused unintended issues in the checklist builder.
Theme-builder: Color Customization Issue on Booking Form
Fixed color customization problems for booking forms built with the theme builder.
Custom Field Validation on Multi-Step Form
Corrected required validation errors on customer multi-step forms.
Add Card Link on Customer Profile
Introduced a new ‘Add card link’ button on the customer profile page for easier management.
New Add Card Notifications
Admins and staff will now receive notifications when a new card is added by a customer.
Provider on the Way’ Notification
A new notification has been added to alert customers when their provider is en route.
Booking Form: Tax Application Issue
Fixed a bug where tax was sometimes not being applied correctly to bookings.
Hiring Form: Special Character Issue
Fixed an issue where special characters were causing problems with the number input on hiring forms.
Exclude Notification Checkbox in Customer Profile Update
Added an option to exclude notifications when updating a customer profile.
Improved Booking Notifications
Adjustments to the New Booking and New Booking in Unassigned Folder notifications have been made to improve accuracy.
Provider Notification Fix for Unassigned Folder
Providers will now only receive the New Booking in Unassigned Folder notification if the booking is visible to them.
Improved System Logs for Notifications
Enhanced system logs to provide more detailed tracking for sent notifications.
Quote Redirection Issue
Fixed an issue where some users were incorrectly redirected due to a `/` in the quote share link.
Hourly Service Price Option (Form 5)
Resolved an issue where the option to set an hourly service price was missing when Form 5 was used in certain default service categories.
Incorrect Card Details Shown After Capture
Fixed a bug where incorrect card details (last four digits) were displayed after a card hold capture.
Custom Fields Display Issues on Customer Apps
Resolved issues where custom fields were not displaying correctly in customer apps.
Negative Value in Service Category Pricing
Support for negative values in the Set Service Category Price field was added for more flexible pricing options.
Display Archived Service Category in Auto Charge Bookings
Archived service categories will now be displayed in the auto-charge booking settings.
Special Character Validation for Coupons
Added validation for special characters in coupon names, codes, and descriptions.
Revenue Report Issue
Fixed an issue where revenue reports were not displaying correctly.
Theme-builder: Live Review Customization Issue
Resolved a customization issue affecting live reviews in the theme builder.
Zapier Coupon Sync Issue
Fixed a synchronization issue where percentage-based coupon discounts were causing data discrepancies in Zapier.
Blog Share on Facebook Pages
Added the option to share blogs directly on any Facebook page, streamlining the process of engaging with your audience on social media.
Rating Filter Added to Rating Listing
A new rating filter has been introduced, allowing users to filter ratings by star count (1-star, 2-star, etc.) for easier review and management.
Resend Invoice Feature
The invoicing experience has been enhanced with a new Resend Invoice feature, offering the ability to resend invoices via email or SMS, with options for automatic resending, CC emails, and attaching PDFs. Click here to learn more.
With these updates and fixes, BookingKoala is more powerful than ever, helping you manage bookings, providers, and payments with ease. Stay tuned for more exciting features on the way!