Tier 2 · Web + PWA engine
Booking systems that fill the calendar without the phone tag.
Customers book (or request a quote) in minutes. You get structured jobs, deposits, and notifications, on a Progressive Web App that installs on iOS and Android without app-store drama.
- Deposit-ready booking flows
- Stripe payments
- Installable PWA
Stop paying rent for every staff login
SaaS booking tools charge per user, per location, per “premium feature”. When you scale crews or add services, the bill scales with you, and your customer data lives in someone else’s product.
Own Forge booking systems are custom software you own: website + installable PWA, quote or book flows, Stripe, and the logic your business actually needs (seasonal pricing, deposits, service rules).
- Customer-facing booking or quote portals
- Progressive Web App install prompts
- Stripe payment gateway integration
- Interactive utilities (calculators, accounts, portals)
- 2 hours/month system optimisation on retainer
Live example
Miss Kat D, Greater Wellington
Cosmetic tattoo & laser removal studio with service pricing, deposit-based booking, gift vouchers, and local SEO across Greater Wellington, a Tier 2 booking PWA built for appointment-led revenue.
- DepositsPaid bookings
- PWAMobile-first flow
- Local SEOGreater Wellington
Frequently asked questions
Is this better than Calendly / Bookings SaaS?
If you only need a simple calendar link, SaaS is fine. If booking is core to revenue, deposits, service rules, branding, SEO, and ownership, a custom Own Forge system pays for itself.
Will it work on iPhone?
Yes. Progressive Web Apps install to the home screen on iOS and Android and feel like a native app without App Store approval cycles.
Can we start with a website and add booking later?
Absolutely. Many clients start on Tier 1 and upgrade to Tier 2 when quote volume justifies self-serve booking.
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