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The short answer
If people are not booking your free consultation, check the path to your calendar rather than assume why: they may have to find your link, check their calendar, and fill out a form. A tap card can open your supplied booking URL on a compatible NFC-enabled phone at the end of the conversation. The person still chooses whether to book and completes the steps on your page; tapping does not guarantee an appointment or a sale.
Where booking can get difficult between the conversation and the calendar
Someone can want a free consultation and still find it difficult to book. Check these possible obstacles in your booking process:
| Step | What the lead has to do | Possible obstacle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remember your name after the event | Your name may be hard to recall |
| 2 | Find your booking link (website, bio, email signature) | The link may be hard to find |
| 3 | Check their calendar, pick a slot, fill the form | The form may ask for information that is not needed to arrange the consultation |
| 4 | Confirm the appointment email | The confirmation may be overlooked |
A direct booking link can reduce the need to search for your calendar. A tap card opens that supplied URL; any forms, account requirements, availability checks, and confirmation steps belong to your booking page or provider. For coaches, consultants, home-service estimators, and wedding vendors, describe what the first conversation covers so people can decide whether it fits.
The options, compared
| Method | Cost | Friction for the lead | Can be shared in person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap booking card (e.g. Pocket Factory) | USD 19 for one Matte card; USD 29 for two Matte cards. One-time purchase; no card subscription. | A compatible NFC-enabled phone opens your supplied booking URL; internet access is needed to load the page | Yes |
| QR code on a flyer or business card | Printing costs vary | Scan with a compatible phone camera or QR-scanning app to open the link | Yes |
| Booking link in your bio | Booking-provider fees and features vary | Find the link, then book | Yes, if you share the direct link during the conversation |
| Verbal "call me" / paper business card | No card needed for a verbal invitation; printing costs vary | They must initiate contact later | Yes |
The 4-step "end of conversation" ritual
- Close with the consult, not the contact. For a free 20-minute consultation, for example, say "If you would like a consultation, tap this to see the available times, or scan the QR code." Use the actual duration and terms of your offer.
- Keep the card in your hand, not your pocket. Keep the card with you while the other person opens the link; they can save it on their phone for later. A tap card can open your supplied booking page directly (Calendly, Acuity, your own site), leaving the person free to book now or consider it later.
- Make the booking page match the promise. The link the card opens should land on the consultation booking, not your homepage. Ask only for information you need to arrange the consultation, and test the page on a phone, including availability and confirmation.
- Use a stable link. Supply one booking URL that you intend to keep available, rather than a short-lived campaign link. Test the URL before ordering and check the tap and QR destinations when the card arrives.
Honest alternatives (including free ones)
- A booking link + a spoken CTA. Share your existing consultation link during the conversation. Check your provider's current features and fees separately.
- A QR code printed on your business card or flyer. A QR code can open the same booking URL with a compatible phone camera or QR-scanning app. Printing costs vary, and loading the page needs internet access.
- Your Google Business Profile booking button. If the booking option is available for your profile, add your consultation URL and check how it appears. Keep the direct link handy for in-person conversations too.
If your current booking process already meets your needs, you may not need another link-sharing tool. A tap card is another way to share your booking link when you're meeting people in person: networking events, trade shows, community talks, vendor booths.
FAQ
Does a tap card work with my existing booking page? The card opens one supplied URL, which can be your Calendly, Acuity, Square Appointments, or own-site booking page. Test the link on a phone before ordering. Booking, payment, and follow-up features, fees, and account requirements are separate from the card.
How much does a Pocket Factory booking card cost? One Matte card is USD 19; one Glossy card is USD 21. Matte multipacks cost USD 29 for two cards, USD 39 for three, USD 59 for five, USD 109 for ten, USD 229 for twenty-five, and USD 399 for fifty. These are one-time card purchases with no card subscription. Free US shipping. Most standard orders are expected to be produced and shipped within approximately 3–5 business days; delays are possible.
Do I need an app or account for it to work? No app or subscription is required for the card itself. Supply your logo for the card design and one destination URL. Every card includes a protective sleeve and an NTAG215 chip, and a printed QR backup is included by default. NFC tapping needs a compatible NFC-enabled phone; QR scanning needs a compatible phone camera or QR-scanning app. Your destination page may have its own account requirements.
Can the card hold my contact details instead? It can open one supplied URL, such as a web page with your contact information. For this consultation use case, choose the consultation-booking URL. The card does not capture contact details, book appointments, collect payments, or send follow-ups automatically.
What if someone asks for prices or needs time after the consultation? Put your service prices or an explained range beside the consultation-booking option. After a consultation or site visit, provide the agreed scope and quoted price in writing with one clear next step. For example, a garden designer could say, "Here is the quote and booking link. Would you like me to check in next Thursday, or would you prefer to contact me?" Follow up only as agreed; leave the decision with the customer.
Keep reading: Clients Forget to Rebook? Share a Clear Rebooking Link · Clients Keep DMing Me "How Do I Book?" · Pocket Factory booking card: USD 19 for one Matte card or USD 29 for two Matte cards
