We are proud to announce that Salonkee is an official Google partner for implementing the 'Book online' button on your Google Business profile. This partnership allows us to activate this feature for salons on the Salonkee platform.
What is the Google 'Book online' button?
This button redirects people to your Salonkee page straight from your Google Business Profile, increasing your chances of bookings.
How to set up the Google 'Book online' button:
Step 1: Verify that the 'Reserve Online' button is already present on your Google Business Profile
Salonkee activated this feature automatically for many salons. Here's how to check if you are one of them:
Head to Google Maps.
Look for your salon's name and address.
Click on the corresponding result: The 'Book online' button is located above your salon's information.
Don't have the Google 'Book online' button?
Here are three possible reasons why:
We were unable to automatically match your Google Business Profile with the information we have on Salonkee. Move to Step 4 of this article.
Your business category is not eligible: Google has defined several business categories for eligible for the 'Book online' button. Refer to Step 3 of this article for more details.
Step 2: Create or Update Your Google Business Profile
To activate the Google 'Book online' button, you must first have a Google Business Profile with an address and phone number matching your Salonkee profile.
1: Sign in with your existing Google Business account or create one.
2: Ensure your address details are correct. Verify that your salon's address on your Google Business profile matches the one on your Salonkee webpage profile.
3: Ensure your contact details are correct. Verify that your salon's phone number on your Google Business profile matches the one on your Salonkee webpage profile.
Step 3: Verify Your Business Category
Not all salons qualify for the Google 'Book online' button. This feature is only available for salons with a Google Business Profile in an eligible category.
❗Important note:
Google determines which business categories are eligible for this feature - Salonkee does not control this. If your salon does not fall into an eligible category, you will not be able to access this feature.
Eligible business categories include:
Barber shop
Beautician
Beauty salon
Cosmetic shop
Dental hygienist
Electrolysis hair removal service
Eyebrow bar
Eyelash salon
Foot care
Gym
Har extensions supplier
Hair removal service
Hairdresser
Health and beauty shop
Make-up artist
Massage spa
Massage therapist
Nail salon
Naturopath
Permanent make-up clinic
Pet Groomer
Podiatrist
Sauna
Sauna Club
Sauna shop
Skin care clinic
Spa (all kinds of spas)
Spa and health club
Sports massage therapist
Tanning salon
Thai massage therapist
Tattoo shop
Tattoo artist
Tattoo-removal service
Waxing hair-removal service
Wellness center
Wellness programme
Wig shop
Yoga studio
Step 4: Send us the Google Maps URL of your Business Profile
If you've updated your Google Business Profile and your salon is in an eligible category, the next step is to send us your salon's Google Maps URL so we can match it in the Salonkee system and enable the 'Book online' button.
How to obtain your Google Maps URL
Copy your Google Maps URL as shown within the following images:
2. Paste the URL in the following form:
Please note that it can take Google up to 7 days to activate this feature.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Support team through the Chat on Salonkee Pro or send us an email at support@salonkee.nl (Netherlands), support@salonkee.lu (Luxembourg), support@salonkee.ch (Switzerland), support@salonkee.de (Germany) or support@salonkee.be (Belgium).
Your Salonkee Team.