(Booking Systems)
Booking websites that
fill your calendar
automatically.
WebAnts is a London web development agency specialising in custom booking system websites. From appointment scheduling and class bookings to facility reservations and event ticketing, with Stripe payments and SMS reminders built in.
Get a free quote
3 wks
Typical booking site delivery
99.9%
No-show reduction with SMS reminders
4.9★
Rated on Google & Clutch
£0
Prepayment required
(What we build)
Eight booking services,
one integrated platform.
01
Appointment Scheduling Systems
Custom booking flows for service businesses, clinics, salons, coaches, and consultants. Real-time availability, buffer times, staff calendars, and automated confirmation emails.
02
Class & Course Booking Platforms
Capacity-controlled class booking for gyms, studios, and training providers. Waitlists, recurring class schedules, block-booking passes, and participant management.
03
Facility & Room Reservations
Hourly or daily booking for meeting rooms, sports courts, co-working spaces, and studios. Calendar views, deposit collection, and occupancy reporting.
04
Event Ticketing Systems
Ticket sales with seat selection, QR code generation, and door check-in. Multiple ticket tiers, discount codes, and attendee email management.
05
Stripe Payment Integration
Card payments, deposits, full prepayment, and refund flows, all handled through Stripe. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and recurring subscription billing supported.
06
SMS & Email Reminders
Automated confirmation, reminder, and follow-up messages via Twilio SMS and transactional email (Resend/SendGrid). Dramatically reduces no-shows and cancellations.
07
Multi-location & Staff Management
Manage bookings across multiple branches, assign staff members to services, and let customers choose their preferred location and practitioner.
08
Admin Dashboard & Reporting
Full booking management dashboard, calendar view, daily/weekly schedules, revenue reports, cancellation tracking, and CRM-style customer history.
From idea to live site in four steps.
Milestone payments — you see progress weekly and own every deliverable the moment it's completed.
Discovery Call & Flat Quote
Every project starts with a free 30-minute call — no pitch deck, no jargon. We ask the right questions about your goals, your audience and your budget, then deliver a written flat-fee proposal within 24 hours. You know the full cost before we touch a single wireframe.
- Free 30-minute strategy call
- Digital brief and business goal analysis
- Written flat-fee quote within 24 hours
- No hourly rates, no scope creep surprises
- Platform and technology recommendation included
(Who we help)
Built for any service business
that needs bookings managed online.
Clinics & Healthcare
GPs, physios, dentists, opticians
Beauty & Wellness
Salons, spas, tattoo studios, therapists
Fitness & Sport
Gyms, yoga studios, personal trainers
Education & Coaching
Tutors, coaches, driving instructors
Hospitality
Restaurants, hotels, venue hire
Professional Services
Solicitors, accountants, consultants
Facilities & Venues
Meeting rooms, sports courts, studios
Events
Workshops, classes, conferences
Pet & Animal Services
Vets, groomers, dog walkers
“WebAnts built something better than I’d ever imagined, shipped faster than any agency I’ve worked with.”
LaTisha Ebanks
Marketing Director, North Pointe Marketing
(FAQ)
Common questions about
booking system development.
Do you build custom booking systems or integrate third-party tools?
Both, depending on your needs and budget. For straightforward appointment scheduling, we often integrate and customise Cal.com, Calendly, or Acuity, saving build time. For complex multi-location, multi-service, or subscription booking flows, we build a bespoke system on Next.js and PostgreSQL. We recommend the right approach during the free discovery call.
Can customers pay a deposit or the full amount at booking?
Yes. We configure Stripe to collect a deposit (fixed amount or percentage), the full payment upfront, or no payment at booking with a separate invoice. We also handle refund flows, partial refunds for cancellations within policy, and subscription billing for membership-based bookings.
How do SMS reminders work?
We use Twilio to send automated SMS at configurable intervals, typically 24 hours and 2 hours before the appointment. You control the message templates, timing, and opt-out handling from the admin dashboard. Transactional email reminders run in parallel via Resend or SendGrid.
Can you integrate with my existing calendar (Google Calendar, Outlook)?
Yes. Two-way sync with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook is standard. When a booking is made, the event appears in the staff member's calendar immediately. Cancellations and reschedules sync automatically, preventing double-bookings.
How much does a booking website cost?
A straightforward appointment booking website using an integrated tool starts from around £3,500. A fully custom multi-location booking platform with Stripe payments and SMS reminders typically costs £8,000–£20,000. Complex systems with ticketing, waitlists, and subscription passes start from £15,000. Flat quote after a free discovery call.
Can the booking system handle high-demand drops (e.g. ticket releases)?
Yes. We build with optimistic concurrency control and database-level locking to prevent double-bookings during simultaneous reservation attempts, critical for popular class releases or ticket drops. Load testing is included before go-live for high-traffic scenarios.
Client stories
4.9★ across Google, Clutch & Upwork. 100+ projects. 14 countries.
“WebAnts built something better than I'd ever imagined — shipped faster than any agency I've worked with.”
LaTisha Ebanks North Pointe Marketing
Dr. Nadish Ravindran
Founder · Elite Scholars
“The team were methodical, fast and honest. Exactly what we needed. No surprises, just results.”
Guillaume Etlin Bro Bread
“We ranked #1 in three London postcodes within 90 days of launching with WebAnts. The ROI has been remarkable.”
Ahmed Hassan Papa Doner
Rachel Piccoli
Founder & CEO · Humming Bliss Acres
“WebAnts delivered our marketing site faster than any agency we'd worked with before. Clean build, great communication throughout.”
Patrick Bishop ReRoute Americas
“Incredible attention to detail. The site launched under budget and our leads doubled in the first month.”
Tom Walker Access Super
“WebAnts built something better than I'd ever imagined — shipped faster than any agency I've worked with.”
LaTisha Ebanks North Pointe Marketing
Dr. Nadish Ravindran
Founder · Elite Scholars
“Incredible attention to detail. The site launched under budget and our leads doubled in the first month.”
Tom Walker Access Super
“The team were methodical, fast and honest. Exactly what we needed. No surprises, just results.”
Guillaume Etlin Bro Bread
“We ranked #1 in three London postcodes within 90 days of launching with WebAnts. The ROI has been remarkable.”
Ahmed Hassan Papa Doner
“WebAnts delivered our marketing site faster than any agency we'd worked with before. Clean build, great communication throughout.”
Patrick Bishop ReRoute Americas
Rachel Piccoli
Founder & CEO · Humming Bliss Acres
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WebAnts is a London booking system website development agency. We build custom appointment scheduling websites, class booking platforms, facility reservation systems, and event ticketing websites with Stripe payments and SMS reminders. Based in London, serving clients across the UK and worldwide. 4.9★ rated on Google and Clutch.