The Quickest Way to Reach Clients and Get Booked

So you’ve got big dreams for your business but not enough hours in the day to make them come true? Or maybe you’ve got appointment gaps in your calendar but aren’t sure how to fill them?

That’s the reality for many passionate pros who love what they do and want to help more animals, but don’t have the time or marketing budget to promote their services.

Well then, it sounds like we should cut to the chase and tell you about the quickest way to reach clients and get booked — Pata’s Campaign feature.

What are Campaigns?

In short, Campaigns are marketing messages that help you communicate directly with clients in minutes, straight from your Pata account. This all starts with a text but, in the future, you’ll be able to choose email as your preferred channel or send both at once.

From sharing impawtant updates to seasonal promotions and more, Campaigns aren’t just a sales tool. They make day-to-day communications easy, helping you connect with pet parents to keep them in the loop and boost your bookings. Here’s how it all works…

Ready-made templates

We’ve done the legwork for you with a range of prewritten messages. These cover business announcements, slot availability and more so you don’t have to find time to find the right words.

That being said, the text is fully editable to suit your needs, or you can choose a blank template to start from scratch. There’s also the option to add a link, making it easier than ever for clients to take advantage of limited time offers or leave a review, wherever they are.

Targeted recipients

Do you need to tell everyone about a policy update or just want to reach a small number of customers? Pata’s Campaign feature makes it easy to choose who you message.

Quickly filter by categories such as highest spenders, recent clients, or those with specific labels, then refine your list of included recipients. For even more flexibility, you can create your own custom filters so you’re connecting with the perfect people for each Campaign.

Trackable results

When you’re happy with the Campaign, you can choose to send it immediately or schedule it for a later date, then the inbuilt dashboard will help you figure out which messages work best.

The overview includes stats like how many messages were successfully delivered and whether anyone unsubscribed, plus there’s a separate breakdown for each channel (SMS is the only one visible for now, but this section will include email once that feature is live).

Everything in one place

Our goal at Pata is to make pet care bookings easy, and a big part of that is simplifying admin. Instead of having multiple apps for different tools, you can easily switch between your calendar, Campaigns, client information and more, keeping everything in the same place.

We also apply this same approach to the fees. Many of our partners have set up PataPay, enabling them to charge for appointments online, and we use the same system to take payments for Campaigns (you can read about the pricing in our Help Centre). This means all your bookings and transactions are securely managed on one integrated system.

Other quick wins to boost your bookings

If you’re excited to keep growing your business with Pata, why stop at Campaigns? In a few simple steps, you can promote your services even when you’re busy working and quickly reach new customers to expand your client base.

Here are three ideas to get the ball rolling.

1. List your profile on the Pata Marketplace

Want to bring in new clients without extra marketing effort? Look no further than the Pata Marketplace! Whether pet parents are browsing our site or searching online for local services, this digital catalogue makes it easier for them to find your business and see what you offer.

Listing your profile is quick and enables you to display other important information like opening times and social links, as well as uploading photos of your furry customers — because we all know how convincing a cute pet picture is! This is also where your glowing reviews will show up.

2. Enable online bookings

Now your services can be easily found in the palm of everyone’s hand, what about scheduling? Enabling online bookings gives clients access to your calendar, anytime and anywhere. You set limits on the hours you work, and they book appointments in a few clicks instead of umpteen calls.

What’s more, owners can pay at the time of booking and opt to store their card details for a seamless experience that also covers you in the case of no shows. And for those who prefer to settle up in person, our PataPay card reader makes it easy for them to tap and go.

3. Promote your profile online

One more quick way to grow your network and increase bookings is to share your profile online, reaching pet parents where they scroll. Pop the link in your social media bios and include it in auto-replies so potential clients can browse your services while you’re busy.

If you have a website, adding a “Book Now” button to the homepage and linking to your Pata Marketplace profile gives customers direct access to your calendar. This makes it quick and easy to schedule appointments when it suits them, instead of messaging you repeatedly!

Still reading? If you’re hoping for more tips, our blog all about pet care trends of 2026 will help you meet clients’ needs before they ask. And if you want to see what all the fuss is about, sign up to Pata or book a free demo. We’d love to grow your business together!