Blog Posts & Resources
Browse blog posts on Dubsado, systems, automation, and tech — all created to help you save time, streamline your processes, and run your business with ease.
Whether you’re looking to elevate your client experience, improve your workflows, or learn how to set up systems that grow with you, these posts will give you practical insights and actionable steps to help you work smarter, not harder.
5 Client Touchpoints Wedding Planners Can Automate with Dubsado
Looking for the best wedding planner software to streamline your client experience? This post breaks down 5 key client touchpoints you can automate using Dubsado—from inquiry to follow-up—so you can save time, stay organized, and deliver a polished, high-end experience every step of the way.
Why You Shouldn’t Add External Links to Your Proposals
Adding external links to your proposals (or sales pages) might seem harmless, but it’s a sales mistake that can hurt your conversions. Learn why the only clickable link should be the one to submit the proposal—and how removing distractions can increase your conversion rate.
Case Study: Wedding Planner Dubsado Setup
Discover how a wedding planner transformed her business with a fully automated Dubsado setup. Learn how streamlined workflows and a seamless client process helped her save time and focus on creating unforgettable weddings. See the full case study now!
Case Study: Dubsado Setup for a Wedding Photographer
Discover how a Wedding Photography streamlined her client experience with a fully automated Dubsado setup. Learn how optimized workflows, automated communication, and a seamless booking process transformed her business—saving time and increasing efficiency. Ready to simplify your workflow? Book a free discovery call today!
Case Study: Dubsado Setup for a Wedding Planner
Discover a wedding planner transformed their business with seamless Dubsado automation. Learn how workflows inquiries and bookings, and streamlined client process helped them handle a flood of new inquiries—without the overwhelm. See how a custom-built system freed up their team to focus on planning unforgettable weddings. Ready to simplify your business? Let’s chat!
How to Onboard Clients as a Wedding Planner
An efficient wedding planner client onboarding process is key to creating a seamless experience for your couples. From welcome emails and client portals to questionnaires and meetings, having a structured workflow ensures clear communication and keeps everything organized. In this blog post, I’ll break down the essential steps for onboarding new wedding planning clients—and how using tools like Dubsado can help you automate and streamline your process.
Automate your Wedding Timeline Creation
Streamline your wedding timeline creation process by automating data entry with Dubsado and Zapier. This guide walks you through setting up custom forms, mapping fields, and connecting Dubsado to Google Docs. Save valuable time, reduce errors, and create seamless wedding timelines in minutes, giving you more time to focus on your clients.
What is HoneyBook? A Beginner’s Guide to HoneyBook CRM
Discover what HoneyBook is and how this all-in-one CRM can transform your business. From managing client communication to automating workflows, this guide covers what HoneyBook is used for, its key features, and why it's perfect for photographers, coaches, designers, and other small business owners. Learn how to get started with HoneyBook CRM, boost your efficiency, and deliver a seamless client experience. Plus, explore tips to save on your subscription and get expert help with setup!
6 Must-Have Email Templates for Business Owners
Discover 6 must-have email templates every business owner should have on hand to streamline client communication. From responding to inquiries and sending proposals to handling scope creep and offboarding, these ready-to-use templates will save you time, ensure consistency, and help maintain a professional image.
Tips for Setting Boundaries with Clients
Discover essential tips for setting boundaries with clients to create a healthier working relationship and avoid burnout. This tips include, using detailed contracts, using automated reminders, learning to say no, and more. These strategies will help you protect your time and focus on ideal clients, ensuring a positive and productive collaboration. Discover how tools like Dubsado or HoneyBook can streamline some of these steps, ensuring you provide an exceptional client experience while maintaining your well-being.
My Go-To Tools: A Deep Dive into My Tech Stack
Explore the essential tech tools that can help online business owners streamline operations and improve client experiences. Learn which tools are in my tech stack that help me streamline my process, stay organized, save time, and provide a seamless client experience.
Exploring HoneyBook's New Automations
Discover the latest HoneyBook automation updates in this blog post. Learn how new features like conditional logic, multiple automations running simultaneously, and an enhanced automation dashboard can transform your client management workflows. Whether you're a seasoned HoneyBook user or just starting out, this guide covers everything you need to know about HoneyBook's new automation updates. Plus, watch the video tutorial to see these features in action!
How to use Zapier to Automate your Client Onboarding: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to automate your client onboarding process with Zapier in this comprehensive step-by-step guide. From triggering actions when a contract is signed to organizing documents in Google Drive, managing client communication with Gmail and Kit (formerly ConvertKit), and keeping track of tasks, this guide will help you streamline your workflow, save time, and enhance your client experience. Perfect for business owners and freelancers looking to optimize their operations with automation tools.
Tips for using Dubsado Smart Fields
Learn how to make the most of Dubsado smart fields in your emails and forms.
This blog post goes through different smart fields that aren’t listed inside of Dubsado or in their smart field reference guide, but can prove extremely helpful in your Dubsado projects.
Whether you're new to Dubsado or looking to optimize your current use, these tips will help you get the best out of the platform.
How to Automate Your Client Onboarding Process with Dubsado
Streamline your client onboarding process with Dubsado! Learn how to automate essential tasks, personalize client interactions, and save time with efficient onboarding workflows. Discover the benefits, practical steps, and examples of actions you can include in your Dubsado setup.
This comprehensive guide provides detailed steps to set up and trigger various actions within your onboarding workflow. Explore how to set up and use Dubsado workflows tailored to your specific needs, ensuring no steps are missed and clients receive timely follow-ups.
4 Tips to Simplify Your Client Process in Dubsado
For clients where Dubsado made the most impact, they made some changes in their process keeping their clients top of mind while also allowing for a more streamlined & automated approach.
In this blog post we’ll cover 4 tips to help you simplify your client process in Dubsado, reducing friction and enhancing automation, ensuring a seamless experience for both you and your clients.
How to Set Up Payment Plans in Dubsado
Learn how Dubsado payment plans can help you streamline invoicing and enhance your client experience. Review step by step instructions on how to create, customize, and apply payment plans into your workflows or projects effortlessly. Explore different payment plan options and learn how to apply them to your projects manually or via workflows.
A Guide to Google Business Profiles
Learn how to boost your business's online presence and reputation by setting up and optimizing a Google Business Profile. Learn how to leverage client reviews, optimize profile details, and integrate with platforms like Dubsado for streamlined testimonial collection. Start maximizing the impact of Google My Business for your business growth and digital presence!
How to use Dubsado without a payment processor
One of Dubsado’s great features is streamlining the invoicing process. But what happens when you prefer to manage payments manually, without integrating a payment processor?
In this blog post we’ll explore how to use Dubsado without an integrated payment processor, how to apply manual payments, use workflows without a payment process and the pros and cons of this approach.
Dubsado Payments: A Complete Guide
Dubsado recently announced it's new payment processor: Dubsado Payments powered by Stripe.
In this blog post, we'll go through what Dubsado Payments is, how it’s different vs. the Stripe payment processor that was previously offered, the new features offered by Dubsado payments, and more.
If you’ve been wondering what Dubsado payments are and how it’s different - keep on reading, I’ve summarized all the information I could find online to help you answer all your questions.