Guides
Deposits, no-shows, booth rent, what a website should cost, how the tools compare. Every guide links to the part of Turbo Link that does the job, and none of them pretend the answer is more complicated than it is.
Real price ranges for a salon website: DIY builders, freelancers, agencies, and what Turbo Link charges to build one.
Guide Salon deposit and no-show policy: what to chargeHow much to charge for a salon deposit, when a card on file beats a deposit, and a sample policy you can copy today.
Guide Switching from Vagaro or GlossGenius: what actually movesWhat carries over when a salon switches to Turbo Link, what does not, and a two-week plan to make the move without losing bookings.
How to set a fair no-show fee for a barbershop, card on file versus a deposit, and a sample policy you can copy.
Guide Booth rent vs commission for barbers, the actual mathWorked numbers comparing booth rent and commission pay for barbers, when each fits, and how to track booth rent per chair.
How it works Do barbershops need a separate walk-in queue appStandalone queue apps versus a queue built into the booking system, how wait times get estimated, and kiosk mode.
Guide How much does a barbershop website actually costReal price ranges for a barbershop website, from a DIY builder to a custom build, and what Turbo Link charges.
The three ways tattoo shops price work, when each one fits, and how to publish flash prices and hourly rates on your shop's website.
How it works Scheduling Multi-Session Tattoos: Sleeves and Back PiecesHow to schedule and track sleeves, back pieces, and other multi-session tattoo work as one project instead of loose appointments.
Guide Tattoo consent form laws by stateMinimum age, parental consent rules, and how long to keep signed consent forms in all 50 states, with the statute for each and its source.
Free template Tattoo Deposit Policy: How Much to Charge, With a TemplateHow much deposit to charge for tattoo work, how refunds and reschedules should work, and a full deposit policy you can copy and use today.
No app, no password. A client taps a link or enters a 6-digit code and sees contracts, deposits, and galleries inside Instagram's own browser.
Guide How much deposit should a photographer charge?Typical deposit percentages for mini sessions, portraits, and weddings, plus how to word a retainer so it holds up.
Guide How to get photography clients to rebookThe six-week and ten-week rebooking window, what to say, and how a CRM can flag due and at-risk clients automatically.
Free template Photography contract template for portrait sessionsWhat a session contract must cover, plus a complete plain-language template for a portrait or family shoot. A starting point, not legal advice.
How an after-hours request form captures a job overnight, what it collects, and why it beats a voicemail nobody hears until morning.
Free template Contractor Estimate TemplateWhat a written estimate must include, plus a full plain-language template you can copy and use on your next job.
Guide How Much Should a Contractor Website CostAgency builds run $3,000 to $15,000. DIY builders run $20 to $50 a month. Here is what you actually get at each price point.
How it works Sign Estimates Faster on One LinkHow a homeowner goes from estimate to signed contract on one token link, no account, no login, with an audit trail and the deposit collected in the same step.
How Turbo Link's flat monthly price compares to Booksy's subscription, per-seat fee, and Boost commission for barbershops.
salons Turbo Link vs GlossGenius for salonsTurbo Link is one flat price with a person who answers. GlossGenius has three tiers, AI tools, and a polished app. Here is the real comparison.
photographers Turbo Link vs HoneyBook for photographersHoneyBook handles contracts and invoices well but has no gallery delivery. Photographers on HoneyBook usually pay for a second tool.
contractors Turbo Link vs Housecall Pro for ContractorsTurbo Link is one flat $74 a month. Housecall Pro starts at $59 for one user and adds up fast with a team. Here is the real comparison.
contractors Turbo Link vs Jobber for ContractorsTurbo Link is one flat $74 a month. Jobber starts at $29 and adds $29 per user. Here is what each actually includes.
photographers Turbo Link vs Pixieset for photographersPixieset has polished gallery delivery. Turbo Link adds a website, booking, and a CRM in the same subscription. Here is the real comparison.
barbers Turbo Link vs Squire for barbersHow Turbo Link's flat $29 a month compares to Squire's tiered plans, add-ons, and branded client app for barbershops.
tattoo Turbo Link vs Tattoo Studio Pro for Tattoo ShopsA plain comparison of Turbo Link and Tattoo Studio Pro for tattoo shops: deposits, consent forms, flash pricing, and what each one actually includes.
salons Turbo Link vs Vagaro for salonsVagaro starts cheap and adds on. Turbo Link is one price with everything included. Here is what each actually costs a working salon.
tattoo Turbo Link vs Vagaro for Tattoo ShopsTurbo Link and Vagaro compared for tattoo shops: pricing, consent forms, texting costs, and what is bundled versus billed separately.