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Appointment Reminder SMS for Clinics, Salons & Service Businesses

Cut no-shows with automated text reminders — templates, timing, and WordPress booking plugins.

A missed appointment is lost revenue. SMS reminders reach patients and clients who ignore email. Clinics, dental offices, salons, and tutors across Ghana use bulk SMS to confirm bookings 24 hours before the slot.

What to send

Confirmation immediately after booking: Hi {firstName}, your appointment is booked for {date} at {time}. Reply YES to confirm. Reminder 24 hours before: Reminder: see you tomorrow at {time} — {business_name}. Optional follow-up after the visit for feedback or rebooking.

WordPress and Crocoblock

If you use JetBooking or JetAppointment on WordPress, the SplitSMS plugin can fire SMS on booking created, confirmed, or cancelled — plus scheduled reminders via WP-Cron. Map your phone field once under SplitSMS → Crocoblock.

Start small

Import this week's appointments as a CSV, send one reminder campaign, and measure no-show rate. SplitSMS gives you 5 free credits to test before you scale.

Try SplitSMS free

Send bulk SMS, OTP, and campaigns — 5 free credits on signup.