The Clipd Blog

Tips, guides, and insights for barbershop owners.

April 12, 2026

How to Set Up Online Booking for Your Barbershop (Step by Step)

A practical step-by-step guide to setting up online booking for your barbershop, from choosing a platform to training your clients to actually use it.

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April 12, 2026

Barber Commission Tracking: How to Pay Your Team Fairly

How to track barber commissions accurately, from choosing a pay model (percentage split, chair rental, hybrid) to avoiding common disputes with your team.

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April 12, 2026

Barbershop Payment Processing: Cash, Card, Tips, and Deposits

Everything barbershop owners need to know about payment processing: accepting cards, tracking cash, managing tips, and using deposits to reduce no-shows.

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April 12, 2026

How to Build a Client List for Your Barbershop

Learn how to build and use a client list for your barbershop. Capture client data automatically through bookings, and use it to drive repeat visits.

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April 12, 2026

How to Grow Your Barbershop in 2026

Practical strategies to grow your barbershop: get bookings online, build a client list, reduce no-shows, rank on Google, and use Instagram the right way.

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April 12, 2026

12 Barbershop Marketing Ideas That Actually Work

12 practical, proven marketing ideas for barbershops. No fluff, no theory. Tactics you can start using today to get more clients in your chair.

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April 12, 2026

Why Every Barbershop Needs Its Own Website in 2026

Your Instagram is not your website. Here is why every barbershop needs its own website in 2026, what it should include, and how to get one without hiring a developer.

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April 12, 2026

How to Get Your Barbershop on Google (Step by Step)

A step-by-step guide to getting your barbershop on Google Maps and local search results. Claim your profile, get reviews, and rank higher.

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April 12, 2026

What App Do Barbers Use for Booking in 2026?

The most popular booking apps barbers actually use, from Booksy to Square to Clipd. Find the right fit for your shop.

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April 12, 2026

Do Barbers Need a Booking App? Here's the Math

A real cost breakdown of whether a booking app is worth it for barbers. We do the math on missed appointments, phone time, and no-shows.

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April 12, 2026

How to Choose the Right Barbershop Software (Without Overpaying)

A buyer's guide for barbershop software. The 5 questions to ask before signing up, plus red flags that signal you'll overpay.

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April 12, 2026

Barbershop Software Features That Actually Matter (Skip the Rest)

Which barbershop software features actually matter? Must-have vs. nice-to-have vs. marketing fluff so you know what to prioritize.

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April 12, 2026

Online Booking for Barbershops: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about setting up online booking for your barbershop. From choosing a system to getting clients to actually use it.

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April 12, 2026

Best Barbershop Booking App in Canada (2026)

Comparing the best barbershop booking apps available in Canada. CAD pricing, Canadian payment processing, and real feature breakdowns.

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April 12, 2026

Free Barbershop Booking Apps: What You Actually Get (2026)

An honest look at free barbershop booking apps. What Square, Fresha, and Google Calendar actually give you for free, and what they don't.

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April 6, 2026

What to Look for in a Barbershop Booking App (2026 Guide)

Not all booking apps are built for barbershops. Here's what actually matters when choosing one — from per-barber scheduling to payments.

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April 6, 2026

How to Stop No-Shows at Your Barbershop (5 Proven Methods)

No-shows cost the average barber over $6,000 a year. Here are five proven methods to reduce them and keep your chair full.

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April 6, 2026

Looking for a Booksy Alternative? Here's Why Barbers Are Switching to Clipd

Booksy is popular, but its per-barber pricing and salon-focused design leave many barbers looking for something better. Here's why they're switching.

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