Right now, more than 300,000 people are using theCut to search for and book barbers across the country. With clients preferring the convenience of theCut over traditional methods like Google, we’ve become the go-to destination for discovering the best barbers nationwide. Thats why today, barbers on theCut are seeing an average of 1-2 new clients per week!

At theCut, our mission is to help you fill your chair more often. That’s why we’ve focused on making the discovery process for clients as easy as possible, ensuring your skills and availability are always on display when a potential client is searching for a barber.

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Showcase Your Work, Attract More Clients

Recently, we introduced portfolio images on search, allowing potential clients to view your work before they book. This small change lead to a 13% increase in new bookings for barbers across the board. Showcasing your best cuts and a variety of hair types helps clients feel confident in their decision, so make sure your best cuts are up first.

We didn’t stop there. We’re constantly finding new ways to help clients connect with the perfect barber, which is why we’re excited to introduce our latest feature: Availability Gauges.

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With Availability Gauges, your schedule is shown in a 7 day window, making it easy for potential clients to see when you have availability in the next week. This means clients no longer have to click into your profile to get this information—they get it from search instead.

Did you know that 47% of clients say a barber’s availability is the most important factor when booking? Now, with Availability Gauges, clients always have access to your up-to-date schedule—giving you the best chance to keep your chair filled.

Keeping your schedule updated and accessible isn’t just a convenience for clients; it directly helps you secure more bookings. The easier it is for clients to see when you’re free, the more likely they are to book you.

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TL;DR

What are Availability Gauges ?

Availability Gauges are a visual representation of your current schedule and availability. They give clients the ability to quickly see which days you're open and which days you're completely booked.

How do Availability Gauges work?

Each gauge showcases availability based your hours and schedule settings. On the search screen, clients will be able to see a 7 day window of your schedule. Each day of the week will have a gold ring around the date which represents a the available appointment slots. The more gold on the ring, the more availability the barber has. Days that are completely gray, are either booked up or unavailable.

Do I need to do anything as a Barber?

Once you've updated your hours, you don't need to do anything more.

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Head to the app to make sure your schedule and hours are up to date so your Availability Gauges are accurate. [insert emoji]

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For more information about Availability Gauges, click to learn more.