Before you publish your Podyx page or embed it on your site, it’s smart to do a few test runs. This gives you a chance to see exactly what clients will see, catch any issues, and confirm that pricing, flow, and logic are working the way you intended.
This is one of the most valuable steps in onboarding — and takes just a few minutes.
🔍 Why Testing Matters
Testing lets you:
See your studio’s offerings through your client’s eyes
Confirm that availability, services, and add-ons are showing up properly
Double-check calendar syncing and notification emails
Make sure pricing is correct
Ensure the whole flow feels smooth, professional, and intuitive
🛠 How to Run a Full Booking Test
Here’s a simple checklist you can follow to simulate the full experience.
✅ Step 1: Use an Incognito/Private Window
Open your Podyx booking link in an incognito window (or another browser) so:
You’re logged out
You see what a first-time client sees
You can test the account creation step as well
✅ Step 2: Try All Three Booking Flows
Run through each one to see how it behaves:
1. Book by Date
Choose a date and time
Confirm that the correct setups appear based on availability
Try selecting a setup, then continue through service and add-on selection
2. Book by Setup
Start by picking a setup
Make sure only the right services and add-ons appear
Confirm that the calendar reflects actual availability
3. Book from a Bundle
If you’ve created and purchased a test bundle, log in and try redeeming a session
This should follow a simplified 2-step flow
🧠 Don’t forget to test any invisible add-ons by creating an admin booking too — those won't show up in the public flow.
✅ Step 3: Check the Checkout Experience
Try the payment step:
If Stripe or Square is connected, use a real or test payment (you can refund later via Stripe/Square dashboard)
If Pay Later is enabled, verify the request comes through and requires approval
Also confirm:
Promo codes work (if enabled)
Booking notes field appears (if set in Studio Settings → Booking)
Terms & Conditions are shown
✅ Step 4: Check Calendar Sync & Notifications
Once a test session is booked:
Confirm that it appears in your connected Google Calendar
Confirm that the client receives:
A confirmation email
A calendar invite
Check that the session appears in the Sessions tab of the Admin Panel
If you have reminders or follow-ups configured, those will send later automatically.
✅ Step 5: Reschedule or Cancel the Test Booking
Go into the client’s profile or the confirmation email and:
Try rescheduling
Try canceling
This is a great way to test:
Whether your cutoff rules are working
How clean and clear the reschedule/cancel UI is for clients
That slots are freed up on your calendar afterward
🧠 Pro Tips
If you want to simulate multiple users, use different email addresses for each test
If you have bundles set up, use one session to test the bundle redemption flow
Don’t forget to test from mobile if a lot of your users are on their phones!
✅ Summary:
A quick test of your booking flow is the best way to catch setup mistakes and ensure your launch goes smoothly. It helps you see what your clients will experience — and gives you full confidence that your studio is ready to go live.
It’s not about perfection — just peace of mind.