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Nelson Scheduler

A complete appointment-booking platform for service businesses.

Version 1.0.0 · Part of the Nelson Ecosystem

What is Nelson Scheduler?

Nelson Scheduler runs your entire booking operation — multi-staff calendars with real-time availability, online payments, packages and gift certificates, memberships, intake forms, and automated SMS and email reminders, all from one plugin with a self-service client portal.

Everything Nelson Scheduler Can Do

A closer look at the capabilities built in.

Booking & Availability

▸Real-time availability engine

▸Multi-staff calendars and assignments

▸Temporary slot holds prevent double-booking

▸Recurring appointments

▸Waitlists for fully booked slots

Services & Intake

▸Full service management with durations, pricing and buffers

▸Per-staff schedules

▸Custom intake forms tied to services

▸File attachments per appointment

▸Tags for organizing appointments

Payments & Packages

▸Online payments via Stripe

▸Sell multi-session packages

▸Issue and redeem gift certificates

▸Membership plans

▸WooCommerce My Account integration

Client Experience

▸Self-service client / member portal

▸My Appointments view and history

▸Reschedule and cancel online

▸Reviews and star ratings

Communications

▸Automated SMS reminders via Twilio

▸Email confirmations and follow-ups

▸Mailchimp and Zapier

▸Webhooks for custom automation

Reporting & Tools

▸Booking analytics and reports

▸Gutenberg blocks and shortcodes

▸Appointment history and audit trail

▸Nelson Dashboard integration

Perfect For

Salons & spasClinics & wellnessConsultants & coachesHome & trade servicesStudios & classes

Technical Details

Shortcodes

[nelson_booking]
[nelson_client_portal]
[nelson_my_appointments]
[nelson_waitlist]
[ns_packages]
[ns_reviews]

Integrations

Stripe · Twilio (SMS) · Mailchimp · Zapier · WooCommerce · Toast

Requirements

WordPress 6.0+

See It In Action

A look at the Nelson Scheduler interface in a standard configuration.

Appointments

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Works Better Together

Nelson Scheduler connects with other plugins in the Nelson ecosystem to do even more.

🧩Nelson DashboardMembers book and manage their appointments from the dashboard.View plugin →

Better Together With NelsonOS

Like every plugin in the Nelson Ecosystem, Nelson Scheduler shares data and works seamlessly with Nelson Dashboard and NelsonOS — so your tools talk to each other instead of working in silos.

One login. One ecosystem. Endless possibilities.

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Nelson Scheduler

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Loved By Businesses Like Yours

★★★★★

“Nelson Scheduler has been a game changer for us — everything we need in one tool that just works.”

Alex R.

Agency Owner

★★★★★

“Setup was painless and our team was up and running the same day. Support has been great too.”

Jamie M.

Small Business Owner

★★★★★

“Nelson Scheduler saves us hours every week, and our clients have absolutely noticed the difference.”

Taylor P.

Operations Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nelson Scheduler work with my existing WordPress site?

Yes. Nelson Scheduler installs like any standard WordPress plugin and works on any modern WordPress site, and it connects with the rest of the Nelson ecosystem when present.

Do I need anything else to use Nelson Scheduler?

No — Nelson Scheduler works on its own. It also integrates with Nelson Dashboard and NelsonOS for even more power.

Is Nelson Scheduler mobile-friendly?

Yes. Nelson Scheduler is fully responsive and works great on phones, tablets and desktops.

How do I get help with Nelson Scheduler?

Step-by-step guides for every feature are in the Help Center, and our team is available for support.

Ready to get started with Nelson Scheduler?

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