Book appointments from Instagram private messages while you work
ManyChat answers "price?" and "availability?" messages on Instagram instantly and sends your booking link.
Stop answering Instagram messages with foils in your hands.
The problem
Clients send private messages all day and expect instant answers.
Pain point we researched: r/SalonOwners: the chaos of nonstop booking calls
What it could earn or save you
Rough estimate- Time
- About 3 hours a week
- Money
- Illustrative: a few more bookings a week
How we got this: Rough estimate based on a typical small business; your results will vary. Your results depend on your business; this is an illustrative estimate, not a guarantee.
How to switch it on
- 1
Connect ManyChat to Instagram.
- 2
Set keyword replies (price, availability).
- 3
Send the booking link.
- 4
Hand over to a human for anything else.
Tools you can use
- ManyChatVisit site (opens in new tab)
Automated Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp replies and lead capture.
- FreshaVisit site (opens in new tab)
Free salon and spa booking software with deposits and reminders.
Tool links are plain links for now. Some may later become affiliate links, which will always be labelled. Check each tool’s current pricing on its site.
Template and prompt
Template:
Hi! Prices start from {price}. See real-time availability and book here: {link}AI prompt (generic text only, no personal data):
Write ManyChat auto-replies to Instagram private messages for a hair salon.