Or are you already running a successful gym, but currently looking for a better solution? If you\u2019ve outgrown your current software or you\u2019re tired of outrageous pricing, it’s time to look into other options. And in today’s world, you got a lot of choices. The key is to know what features are important to you.<\/p>\n
Do you want a system that handles all the scheduling for you? An easy staff-payroll set up? A way to track your client rewards points? Staff and Client mobile applications? Online gym merchandise management?<\/p>\n
All that \u2013 and more \u2013 is possible with today\u2019s online gym software.<\/p>\n
Finding the right software is crucial, but where do you even start?<\/p>\n
We\u2019re happy to help! Our experts have put together a guide to take you through the process of how to pick the best online gym software. From basic to advanced, check out our list of the features your online software should have:<\/p>\n
The Basics<\/h2>\n
Where should you start when picking an online gym software? With the basics, of course! There are a few essentials that no online gym software should be without. From scheduling to staff and client profiles to booking options, you\u2019re software isn\u2019t complete without this list of features:<\/p>\n
1. Synchronized scheduling across all platforms<\/h3>\n
Would it make your life easier to have the option to synchronize you schedule across all devices? Of course it would! This feature is a great starting point for your software.<\/p>\n
We value the importance simply managing and booking appointments and classes. Keeping everyone organized and connected is key, that\u2019s why it\u2019s part of what we offer at WellnessLiving<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want even more convenience? Our software allows your staff to access the system on the go! In this day and age, there\u2019s really no reason you should ever to be without your calendar. Now that\u2019s something we can all agree on!<\/p>\n Does your current software offer individual staff and client profiles? This basic feature essentially means that each staff member and each client has their own accounts.<\/p>\n How does this affect your staff? This way, they can check their own schedules, add appointments and manage their clients within their own accounts. This streamlines their schedule and gets them to see only what they need to see.<\/p>\n How do client profiles help your gym run better? Well, it\u2019s an amazing way to get to know your customers and their habits! Start by tracking their buying history to get a better look at their preferences and tailor your offerings. Could you offer more classes at your most popular times? Could you sell another version of your most popular hoodie?<\/p>\n You can also track how and when your clients earn their points or redeem their rewards. It\u2019s a great analytic tool to gauge whether your loyalty rewards program is working. Tweak your programs for best results and you\u2019ll be on your way!<\/p>\n At the end of the day, the more information you acquire, the more your gym will be able to cater to their needs.<\/p>\n We\u2019re a fast-paced, convenience-driven society and you can\u2019t beat the convenience of being able to book online! Making the experience fast and easy for your clients will make them more apt to returning. Look for a software that makes your client experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.<\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve covered the basics, let\u2019s look at the features that will take your business to that next level. These options are a step above, offering more functionality and more freedom so you can concentrate what\u2019s important: growing your gym!<\/p>\n Having trouble getting your head around payroll? Or just looking to save some time? No problem! Features like end-of-day reports, pay-calculations and automatic-billing make payroll a cinch. Say goodbye to filling out forms, shuffling paper and checking boxes forever!<\/p>\n Automate your payroll for a consistent, accurate, streamlined process. At WellnessLiving<\/a>, we call that smart business!<\/p>\n Have you always wanted to sell gym merchandise<\/a>? Today\u2019s online gym software makes it easy! Set up your physical and online store with a few keystrokes, and start selling products and services.<\/p>\n With WellnessLiving\u2019s integrated credit card processing, you\u2019ll cut your transaction times by more than 50% and lower your transaction fees by 20% or more! All this with a processing fee of only 1.49%<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saving money? Yes, please!<\/p>\n Faster sales and lower fees mean smoother transactions and bigger margins for you, so this nice-to-have feature is really a must.<\/p>\n Get your staff on board too! This is a feature you\u2019re gonna love!<\/p>\n A staff app lets your employees update their availability, cancel classes, check schedule and attendance – all at a quick glance! No more time wasted phone calls or emails when it\u2019s automated and updated in real-time.<\/p>\n At WellnessLiving, we offer the Elevate Staff App<\/a> that does all that and more!<\/p>\n It\u2019s features like these that really set different software solutions apart! At the end of the day, these nice-to-haves could mean the difference between a steady business and some serious growth. And we haven\u2019t even gotten to the advanced features yet\u2026<\/p>\n Looking for the Cadillac of online gym software? Let\u2019s delve into the advanced features of the top players.<\/p>\n Offering a rewards program at your gym<\/a> gives your clients the incentive to earn rewards in exchange for repeat business, referrals and engagement. In essence, rewarding loyalty!<\/p>\n You can decide to award points or rewards for online reviews, social media posts, purchases and more. It\u2019s a fun way to increase sales, encourage reviews and up your branding, and it really works!<\/p>\n WellnessLiving<\/a> can manage your loyalty program in a snap, so decide what type of system suits you best (think points, a tiers, fee-based or cash-back programs) and get started!<\/p>\n Make your customer experience as simple as possible. The easier it is, the more your clients will want to repeat the experience! Reserve a spot in a class from their phones? Buy products or services on the go? Submit rave reviews to share? These are all features your software needs for you to make the most of your tools and get your clients engaged!<\/p>\n You also want to consider the importance of customizing your client app<\/a>. You\u2019re not like every other business, so why should your app be generic? Having a customized client app with your logo and colors is amazing for brand recognition.<\/p>\n At WellnessLiving, our customizable Achieve Client App<\/a> allows your clients to schedule, shop, write reviews and track rewards points right at their fingertips.<\/p>\n What would we do without Google these days? Have you considered how your business\u2019s Google ranking effects your business? You should! Studies show that businesses that come up on top get 36.4%<\/a> of the business missed by the websites that come up later in the search.<\/p>\n What you need is a little help getting to the top of the rank and making the most of your location!<\/p>\n WellnessLiving integrated with Google to provide your business with a powerful lead generating tool called Reserve with Google<\/a>. This function lets users book classes and appointments directly on Google Search and Google Maps. Bonus, this feature puts you on the front page.<\/p>\n Have we mentioned that we\u2019re one of only four partners in the wellness industry worldwide offering this functionality?<\/p>\n On the whole, Google should play an important part in your marketing strategy for exposing your business, generating leads and growing your online presence. Not to worry though, we\u2019ll do the heavy lifting on this one!<\/p>\n WellnessLiving is an all-in-one business management software<\/a> company offering user-friendly tools for scheduling, automated marketing, staff and client apps<\/a>, all the features we listed above, and so much more!<\/p>\n Business owners<\/a> in the wellness industry from around the world trust our reliable, cloud-based platform to attract and retain clients. Book a free, no-commitment demo<\/a> with\u202fWellnessLiving today and learn how we can help your business succeed with our online gym software.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Employing an online gym software is crucial to running an efficient business. Often gym owners try to tackle every issue on their own, and we get it: you\u2019re building a business you\u2019re passionate about! But remember, the key is quality and efficiency. 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3. Online Booking<\/h3>\n
The nice-to-haves<\/h2>\n
1. Staff payroll<\/h3>\n
2. Credit card processing and POS (point of sale) capabilities<\/h3>\n
3. Staff App<\/h3>\n
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The advanced<\/h2>\n
1. Rewards program<\/h3>\n
2. Branded Client Apps<\/h3>\n
3. Direct Google Booking (Reserve with Google)<\/h3>\n
How we can Help<\/h2>\n