Offer a Free Consultation Booking Fee

Use a small one-time checkout fee to reserve a consultation slot, reduce no-shows, or qualify inquiries.

Overview

Use a small one-time checkout fee to reserve a consultation slot, reduce no-shows, or qualify inquiries.

When to Use This Setup

Use this setup when the consultation is low-cost, credited later, or used as a booking commitment. PayPress does not currently create calendar bookings, so scheduling should happen separately.

Requirements

  • One-Time Payment plan.
  • Booking or contact page.
  • Scheduling process outside PayPress.

Configuration Steps

  1. Create a One-Time Payment plan for the booking fee.
  2. Set the fee amount.
  3. Add Customer Notes or a Payment Form for basic request details.
  4. Place the shortcode on your consultation page.
  5. Explain how scheduling works after payment.
  6. Test checkout and order details.

Recommended Settings

  • Payment Type: One-Time Payment.
  • Payment Form: recommended for topic, website, or phone number.
  • Customer Notes: optional.
  • Refund Button: optional based on booking policy.

Testing Checklist

  • Test checkout.
  • Confirm form responses.
  • Confirm receipt.
  • Confirm your scheduling follow-up process.
  • Test refund workflow if applicable.

Expected Result

Visitors can pay a booking fee, and you receive an order with customer details needed to follow up.

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