software/technology question

[Jerry Hunt]

Brad,
Unless you are a really adventerous computer-type, you're best bet to
accomplish what you want would be to engage an internet programmer, as
it will require some Perl and/or CGI script.

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Brad Smith wrote:
> 
> Thanks for your responses.  It may be too early to do it.  Also, I had
> not planned to depend on a web page to attract new customers, only to
> help eliminate phone tag for my existing customers. I have used fax,
> email, voice mail, carrier pigeon, etc. to book appointments. Right now,
> my wife is booking tunings, and she has almost doubled the amount I was
> booking before I finally delegated the task.
> 
> A customer could log on to a web site with an ID#, see a display of my
> monthly calendar, then  click on days and times to choose an
> appointment. My parameters would already be in the calendar such as:
> No early rush hour appointments in Boston, or late rush hour from
> Boston, etc. (Sounds like I'm prejudiced against Boston, doesn't it?)
> Or, tailored routing of different towns which are adjacent.
> 
> I have purchased over the web, and it looks like it is getting more
> common.  Many businesses are opting to steer people toward their web
> page, instead of sending them brochures for instance. Look at us now, we
> are conversing regularly with this list, and I would dearly miss it if
> it were not there. Same goes for my cell phone.
> 
> I have asked several customers if they would use such a service, and
> they have all been receptive to it. I figure if it cost me a week's work
> to set it up, it would not be long before it paid for itself in time
> spent doing phone tag. I'm just not sure how to do it. And, what
> software could I use at home, which could be reflected on the web page
> as appoinments get booked. Thanks again, I'll let you know if/when I
> get this happening. I appreciate any insights you have.
> 
> Brad Smith, RPT
> Manchester, NH