Simply Schedule Appointments Professional Edition 3.67.14

The Simply Schedule Appointments (SSA) Professional Edition is a premium license level for the SSA WordPress booking plugin. It is designed for businesses, specialists, and consultants who need to streamline their paid appointments using advanced automation, payment processing, and conversion tracking.

This edition includes all features from the free Basic and paid Plus Editions, adding critical business functionality.

🌟 Key Features of the Professional Edition

The Professional Edition is where the plugin gains its primary monetization and marketing tools:

Feature Category

Professional Edition Includes

Benefits

Payments

Stripe & PayPal Integration

Easily accept upfront payments for your time and services directly at the time of booking.

Communication

SMS Notifications & Reminders

Send time-triggered text messages to clients to reduce no-shows and improve punctuality (via Twilio integration).

Marketing & Analytics

Conversion Tracking

Built-in tracking integration for Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to measure your booking form conversions.

Automation

Unlimited Webhooks

Connect your booking data to thousands of other apps and tools (like CRM, Slack, Google Sheets) using services like Zapier for a seamless workflow.

User Experience

Customizable Booking Flows

Optimize the sequence of steps and views your users see during the booking process to encourage conversion.

➕ Features Inherited from Plus Edition

Since the Professional Edition includes all Plus Edition features, it also has:

Google Calendar Sync: Prevent double-bookings by checking your personal Google Calendar for conflicts.

Custom Form Fields: Add extra fields to your booking form to collect specific client information.

Web Meetings: Integration with Zoom and Google Meet for virtual appointments.

Group Events/Classes: Ability to book time slots up to a certain capacity (e.g., classes, webinars).

Form Integrations: Compatibility with premium form builders like Gravity Forms and Formidable Forms for advanced form logic.

Membership Integration: Integration with plugins like MemberPress to restrict bookings or sell appointment packages.

💰 Pricing Context

The Professional Edition is typically priced higher than the Plus Edition to reflect the added value of payment and advanced automation features. Pricing is generally an annual subscription for use on one site (e.g., around $199 - $249 per year at list price, subject to current promotions).

You can see an overview of the plugin, including its basic functionality, in this video: Free Basic Edition Overview | WordPress Booking Plugin | Simply Schedule Appointments.