Genbook Launches BookNow! Facebook Application
Leading Online Appointment Scheduling Web Service Now Available on Facebook.
SAN FRANCISCO — July 8, 2010 — Genbook, the leader in Hassle-Free Online Scheduling Software and Web Services for Small Businesses of all kinds, today released its Facebook Application, providing its thousands of small business users (aka “Genbookers”) with a simple way to add their Genbook BookNow! button to their Facebook Profile and Business Pages. Genbookers are now generating appointments by using Facebook to advertise specials, promotions, and appointment availability through their Facebook Status Updates, Wall Posts, and Direct Messages, quickly reaching their friends, fans, and customers.
“I love that people can schedule appointments to fit their schedule whether I am open or closed! And they can do it from my site or from my Facebook page,” said Rebecca Thompson, CLR Virtual Connection.
According to Facebook, there are more than 1.5 million local businesses with active Facebook Pages. Published reports estimate that this represents roughly 15% of the addressable Small and Medium Business (SMB) market of 10 million. “Facebook is by far the most popular social networking site and is quickly becoming the most popular business networking site. Genbookers can now connect with their customers and schedule appointments on Facebook,” said Rody Moore, CEO and Founder of Genbook.
“I just posted a BookNow! button on my Facebook fan page! Genbook has helped me spend more time with my clients without being a slave to the phone. Clients can schedule anytime, and I wake up to new appointments. Genbook's customer service is quick. I love my Genbook!” said Chante Newcomb, Ego Salon and Studio.
More Appointments, Less Hassles
Genbook provides sophisticated yet easy-to-use Online Appointment Scheduling Software and Web Services for small businesses to help grow their revenues by turning website visitors into confirmed appointments. Genbook is the life-changing solution that frees small business owners and managers from the tiresome task of scheduling (no more phone or email tag!), and offers their customers the convenience of scheduling appointments online in real-time, 24x7.
The Leader in Online Appointment Scheduling Web Services
According to the major web traffic and digital intelligence services, Genbook is the leading provider of Hassle-Free Online Scheduling Software and Web Services for Small Services Businesses in North America. With the Industry’s most popular fully-featured Hassle-Free Online Scheduling Software and an abundance of advanced Premium Features to choose from, Genbook is used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and thousands of small businesses to simplify their lives. Genbook has been recognized by many well-respected news outlets including The New York Times, Fortune Small Business, The Wall Street Journal, C|Net News, Information Week, CNN Money, and USA Today. Genbook was recently profiled in PCWorld Magazine’s list of 52 Incredibly Useful Web Services as “Top-Notch” and “Phenomenally Cool.”
Genbook, Inc. is a privately-held, venture capital-backed company headquartered in San Francisco, California. More information can be found at www.genbook.com.
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