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How to create a Service Add-on?

Boost bookings with Goldie’s new add-ons feature. Offer clients upgrades and earn more with every appointment.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Requirements:

Minimum Goldie app version: 49.0.0

Plan: Pro and Pro Plus


With Goldie, you can now add Service Add-ons. Think of add-ons as extras that clients can choose in addition to your primary services, either when booking online or when creating an appointment in the app.

1. What are Add-ons?


Add-ons are not separate services, but enhancements to the services you already provide.

👉 Example:

  • A Haircut might have add-ons like Shampoo & scalp massage or Beard trim.

  • A Massage might have add-ons like Hot stones or Aromatherapy.

  • A Manicure could offer Nail art or Paraffin treatment.

Clients see them as options they can quickly add to their appointment, making their booking experience smoother.

2. Where to Find Add-ons in Goldie


You can manage add-ons from the left-hand menu in the Goldie app. Under Services, you’ll now see a new section called Add-ons.

3. Getting Started


3.1 Add-ons Landing Page

When you open the Add-ons section for the first time, tap Create add-ons to start.

What happens next depends on your subscription:

  • Pro/Pro Plus users (new) → Go straight to the New Add-on screen.

  • Pro/Pro Plus users (existing) → You’ll be invited to convert old services into add-ons.

    • The prompt will appear until the first add-on is created. Once the add-on is created, the prompt will no longer appear.


3.2 Converting Old Services into Add-ons

Many professionals created “extra services” in Goldie just to act as add-ons.
Now, you can officially convert them:

  1. Tap Convert existing services.

  2. Select the services you want to transform.

  3. Confirm the conversion.

Important: Once converted, these services will be moved to the Add-ons section and will no longer appear in your Services list. This action cannot be undone.


3.3 Creating a New Add-on

When creating a new add-on, you can fully customize it:

  • Name – e.g., “Scalp massage”

  • Description – Optional, but great for explaining the benefit

  • Photo – Optional, makes it more attractive for clients

  • Price – Default is $0 (set a fixed price, no percentage or deposits)

  • Duration – Default is 15 minutes (can be set to 0)

  • Assign to services – Select which services this add-on can be applied t

💡 Tip: Add-ons must be assigned to at least one service to appear in online booking.

3.4 Link Add-ons from Services

When creating your services, Add-ons must be linked to one or more services to appear in online booking. When you assign an add-on (e.g., Hot stones) to a service (e.g., Massage), clients will only see that add-on when booking the related service.

4. How Clients See Add-ons in Online Booking


Add-ons fit seamlessly into the online booking flow:

  1. Clients select a main service (e.g., “Haircut”).

  2. If add-ons are available, they’ll see a “+ Add-ons available” note.

  3. On the next step, clients can browse and select add-ons.

This makes upselling natural and effortless, while giving clients the feeling of customizing their own experience.

5. Using Add-ons in the Goldie App


You can also manage add-ons directly in your app workflows:

  • Appointments – When creating or editing, just tap to add or remove add-ons.

  • Checkout – Add-ons are shown clearly under each service with their price and tax.

6. Add-ons reports


With add-ons, you’ll also see updates in your Reports section. This helps you track how much extra income they generate.

  • Appointment Reports → Add-ons are listed under their main service. Each add-on has its own price, duration, and tax line, so you can see the full breakdown of what was sold.

  • Client Reports → Add-ons appear under the client’s appointment history, giving you insight into their preferences. For example, you’ll know if a client often adds Nail art to a manicure.

  • Revenue Tracking → Add-on earnings are included in your totals, so you can measure the impact of upsells on your overall business performance.

Important Notes:

  • Add-ons do not support deposits, just like Products.

  • Discounts in online booking don’t apply to add-ons. But custom discounts in the app apply to the whole appointment total, including add-ons.

  • Staff assigned to the main service will automatically perform the add-on.

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