So, you want your booking page to actually look like your business, not some cookie-cutter template with your logo slapped on. Smart move. This guide is for anyone using Setmore—whether you’re a solo freelancer, a growing salon, or wrangling a team—who wants their booking page to reflect their brand and not turn customers off with generic design.
Below, I’ll walk you through how to change the look and feel of your Setmore booking page, what actually works, what’s mostly fluff, and how to keep things from getting messy.
1. Know What You Can and Can’t Customize in Setmore
Before you dive in, let’s set expectations. Setmore isn’t a blank canvas. You can change a lot of surface-level stuff—colors, logos, business info, and what services show up—but you can’t redesign every pixel or code a custom layout from scratch.
What you can change: - Your business name, logo, and contact details - The main color (accents/buttons) - Welcome message and business description - Which staff/services show up - Some fonts and button shapes (to a point) - Page background (limited options) - Social links and reviews
What you can’t change: - The underlying layout—columns, grids, navigation - Advanced CSS tweaks (unless you embed on your own site) - Full control over mobile view - Removing Setmore branding (unless you pay for Pro)
Honest take:
If you want a fully custom design, Setmore isn’t the right tool. But if you just want your branding to feel “right” and not generic, you’ve got enough to work with.
2. Access Your Booking Page Settings
Let’s get your hands dirty.
- Log in to your Setmore dashboard (web, not mobile—it’s easier).
- In the left sidebar, click on “Booking Page” (sometimes called “Booking Page Settings”).
- You’ll see a preview of your booking page and tabs for different settings.
Pro tip:
Keep the preview open in another tab. Make changes, refresh, and see exactly how your updates land.
3. Add Your Logo and Brand Colors
Upload Your Logo
- Go to “Booking Page” > “Branding”.
- Click the logo area to upload your image (ideally a PNG with a transparent background).
- Recommended size: at least 200x200px, but check how it looks—Setmore sometimes crops oddly.
What works:
A simple, square logo works best. Busy or horizontal logos can get squished or look awkward.
Set Brand Colors
- In the same section, pick your accent color. This affects buttons and links.
- Use your real brand color (get the hex code from your website or designer).
What you can skip:
Don’t stress over the background color—most customers don’t notice, and options are limited.
4. Edit Your Business Info and Welcome Message
Business Info
- Under “Business Details”, update your business name, address, phone, and hours.
- Double-check everything—typos here look super unprofessional.
Welcome Message
- There’s a “Welcome” or “About” field.
Use 1-3 short sentences to say what you do and who you serve. Don’t write a novel.
What works:
Be specific: “Downtown Portland hair salon specializing in curly cuts. Book online, anytime.”
What to ignore:
Don’t use this space for promos or coupon codes—it gets buried, and there are better ways to handle offers.
5. Choose Which Services and Staff Appear
You might not want every service or every staff member public.
- Go to “Services” and toggle visibility for each service.
- To hide certain staff, go to “Staff” and turn off “Show on Booking Page” for anyone who shouldn’t be bookable.
Why bother?
It declutters the booking page and prevents accidental bookings for stuff you don’t want to offer right now.
6. Customize Your Booking Page Layout (Within Limits)
Here’s where reality sets in: Setmore controls the layout basics, but you have some say.
Service Categories
- Group your services into categories (“Haircuts,” “Coloring,” etc.).
- Go to “Services” > “Categories” and organize logically.
- This makes your booking page easier to scan, especially if you offer a lot.
Service Order
- Drag services up or down to reorder them. Put your most popular options first.
- Hide rarely-used services or bury them at the bottom.
Button Style and Fonts
- Setmore has minor options for button roundness and font style under “Branding.”
- Don’t expect miracles, but pick the least-ugly option for your brand.
What doesn’t work:
You can’t add custom sections, testimonials, or big banners. If you need that, you’re better off embedding Setmore’s booking widget on your own website.
7. Add Social Links and Reviews
- In “Booking Page” > “Social”, add your Facebook, Instagram, or Google links.
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These show as icons on your booking page—useful for social proof.
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If you have Google reviews, you can connect them to display on your page (if your plan allows).
Honest take:
Social links are nice, but don’t expect a flood of follows. Focus on making booking smooth first.
8. Preview and Test Everything
- Click “Preview Booking Page” (there’s usually a button at the top right).
- Try booking an appointment as a customer—on both desktop and mobile.
- Look for:
- Cropped logos or weird colors
- Typos or outdated info
- Confusing service names or order
Ask a friend to try booking and give honest feedback. Fresh eyes catch stuff you’ll miss.
9. Advanced: Embed on Your Own Website for More Control
Setmore’s booking page is fine for most, but if you really want control (fonts, layout, etc.), embed the booking widget on your own website.
- Go to “Booking Page” > “Embed”.
- Copy the code and paste it into your website’s HTML.
You get:
- Full control over the surrounding page (headers, footers, custom CSS)
- The Setmore widget in the middle—still looks like Setmore, but blends in better
Caveat:
You still can’t change the widget’s core design, but you can surround it with your brand’s look.
10. What to Ignore (and What to Watch Out For)
There’s a lot you could tweak, but not everything is worth your time.
Skip these: - Over-explaining your business in the welcome message - Obsessing over tiny color differences - Adding every social link “just because”
Watch out for: - Outdated info (old services, staff who left) - Logos that look pixelated or stretched - Busy pages with too many services/categories
Wrapping Up: Keep It Simple, Update Often
Customizing your Setmore booking page doesn’t need to be a weekend project. Focus on the basics—logo, brand color, clear service list, and up-to-date info. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of done.
If you ever rebrand or add new services, revisit your page. Small tweaks go a long way. And if you outgrow Setmore’s limits, embedding the widget on your own site or switching platforms is always an option.
Bottom line: Make it clear, make it yours, and keep booking easy. Your customers will thank you.