Overview
The Slot Blocker feature in your Podyx Admin Panel allows you to temporarily prevent bookings for specific setups within your studio. This tool is ideal for blocking time slots due to maintenance, private events, or other operational needs. Slot blockers provide flexibility by targeting individual setups rather than general availability, giving you precise control over your scheduling. This guide walks you through creating a slot blocker to manage your studio’s availability effectively.
Why Creating Slot Blockers is Important
Using slot blockers allows you to handle temporary unavailability for specific setups without affecting the overall availability of your studio. This targeted approach minimizes client inconvenience and ensures that your resources are always maintained and prepared for optimal use.
Benefits for Your Studio:
- Enhanced Scheduling Control: Slot blockers let you temporarily restrict bookings for individual setups, allowing for maintenance or special preparations without impacting other sessions.
- Operational Efficiency: By blocking specific slots for setup maintenance or adjustments, you ensure that equipment and rooms are kept in top condition for clients.
- Professional Booking Interface: Slot blockers create a smooth client experience by preventing booking conflicts and ensuring that only available times appear in the booking interface.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Slot Blocker
- Log In to Your Account
- Start by logging into your Podyx account at https://onboarding.podyx.com/login using your email and password or Google Account credentials.
- Navigate to the Slot Blocker Tab
- In the Admin Panel, select Slot Blocker. This section provides an overview of existing blocked slots and allows you to create new slot blockers as needed.
- Create a New Slot Blocker
- Click “Create new slot blocker”: This option opens a form where you can specify the details for the new slot block.
- Select the Setup to Block
- Choose the Targeted Setup: From the drop-down menu, select the specific setup you wish to block. Unlike general availability settings, slot blockers apply only to the chosen setup, making them ideal for targeted time management.
- Set the Date and Time
- Choose Date: Select the date on which you want to block availability for the setup.
- Specify Time: Set the exact start and end times for the blocked slot, allowing you to control precisely when the setup is unavailable.
- Add Duration (If Applicable)
- Define Block Duration: Depending on the nature of the blocker, you may wish to add a duration, especially if you have recurring needs for maintenance or adjustments at specific times.
- Add Multiple Blocks
- Use “Add another session”: If you need to create multiple blocked slots within the same setup, click Add another session to repeat the process for each additional time you want to block.
- Save and Publish
- Click Save and Publish: Once all details are complete, click Save and publish to activate the slot blocker. The selected setup will now show as unavailable during the specified times in the client booking interface.
Tips for Optimizing Slot Blockers
- Use for Maintenance and Special Events: Schedule slot blockers ahead of time for routine maintenance or upcoming events to keep your booking calendar up-to-date.
- Avoid Overlapping Blocks: When adding multiple sessions, ensure times don’t overlap to maintain a clear and accurate booking interface.
- Plan Ahead: Set up slot blockers well in advance to provide clients with accurate availability, especially during high-demand periods.
Importance of Effective Slot Blocking
Slot blockers provide a flexible way to manage your studio’s availability without disrupting the entire schedule. By blocking specific setups, you ensure that only fully operational and available setups appear in the booking interface, enhancing both client experience and operational efficiency.
- Increased Client Satisfaction: Clients see only available slots, reducing confusion and enhancing the booking experience.
- Improved Resource Management: Slot blockers allow you to perform essential maintenance, keeping setups ready for client use and reducing the risk of equipment issues during sessions.
- Flexible Scheduling: By targeting individual setups, slot blockers offer a way to maintain availability across other areas of the studio, balancing operational needs with client access.
The Slot Blocker feature in Podyx provides essential tools for targeted scheduling control, ensuring your setups remain in optimal condition and available as needed.
Use the Slot Blocker to keep your studio’s scheduling organized and ensure that clients always have access to your best-prepared resources.
