From 585ce8f9a76479ff8a0b5928a09318c3b00b2e5f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "groombook-engineer[bot]" <269742240+groombook-engineer[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:27:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Rebuild marketing site with positioning, features, demo link (#1) * Rebuild marketing site with positioning, features, and demo link - Update hero section with CMO positioning statement and recommended tagline - Add complete feature overview: calendar feeds, waitlist, customer portal, RBAC, client search - Add prominent demo link (https://demo.groombook.io) - Include automated reminders, business insights, offline PWA capabilities - Add roadmap section with current and upcoming features - Improve self-hosting quick-start guide - Enhance design with better typography and visual hierarchy - Add comparison table showing GroomBook vs alternatives Addresses GRO-65: Rebuild groombook.github.io with positioning, features, and demo link Co-Authored-By: Paperclip * fix(gro-78): replace demo.groombook.io with groombook.farh.net demo.groombook.io does not exist. Replace both CTA button links with the actual production instance at groombook.farh.net. Co-Authored-By: Paperclip --------- Co-authored-by: groombook-engineer Co-authored-by: Paperclip Co-authored-by: Flea Flicker --- index.html | 366 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 242 insertions(+), 124 deletions(-) diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index 2f5e92d..96bf8f7 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -3,180 +3,298 @@ - Groom Book — Open Source Pet Grooming Business Management - - - + GroomBook — Open Source Pet Grooming Business Management + + + -
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Groom Book

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Open source, self-hostable pet grooming business management and CRM. No vendor lock-in. No monthly fees.

+ 🎉 100% Open Source — MIT License +

GroomBook

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Built for groomers, not corporations.

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Open source, self-hostable scheduling and client management platform built specifically for independent pet groomers. Give your business the tools of enterprise software without the enterprise price tag or vendor lock-in.

+ Try the Demo → View on GitHub - Star the Project + Get Started
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Everything You Need to Run Your Grooming Business

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Everything Independent Groomers Need

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Purpose-built features that solve the real pain points of running a grooming shop.

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📅 Appointment Scheduling

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Calendar management for single or multiple groomers. Drag-and-drop scheduling with automatic conflict detection.

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📅 Calendar Feeds

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Push GroomBook appointments directly into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook via iCal. Your calendar, your way — no app switching.

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🐾 Client & Pet Records

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Detailed profiles with grooming history, coat types, behavior notes, and preferences. Never lose a pet's information again.

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🐾 Client Search & Pet Records

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Never lose context on a regular. Detailed profiles with grooming history, coat types, behavior notes, breed data, and service preferences at your fingertips.

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💳 Online Booking Portal

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Let clients book appointments 24/7 through your own self-service portal. No more phone tag.

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💬 Stop Chasing Confirmations

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Let clients confirm or cancel appointments through their own portal. Automated waitlist fills cancelled slots instantly — no more lost revenue to no-shows.

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💰 POS & Invoicing

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📱 Customer Portal & Booking

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24/7 self-service booking for clients. No more phone tag or chasing scheduling confirmations.

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👥 Staff Access Control (RBAC)

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Multi-staff shops: front desk sees bookings, only you see financials. Role-appropriate access for every team member.

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🔔 Automated Reminders

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SMS and email reminders reduce no-shows. Clients get appointment confirmations; staff gets scheduling notifications.

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💳 POS & Invoicing

Process payments, record tips, and generate receipts. Full financial tracking without spreadsheets.

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📱 PWA — Works Offline

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Install on mobile devices. Perfect for mobile groomers who need access in basements, garages, and rural areas.

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📊 Business Insights

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Revenue analytics, groomer utilization trends, and performance reports. Know exactly how your salon is performing.

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📊 Reporting Dashboard

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Revenue analytics, utilization trends, and business insights. Know exactly how your salon is performing.

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📱 Works Offline (PWA)

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Installable on mobile devices as a native app. Works offline—perfect for mobile groomers in basements, garages, and rural areas with spotty signal.

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See It In Action

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Try the live demo environment. Log in with demo credentials to explore the full groomer and customer experience.

+ Launch Demo → +

Or run it locally: docker compose up

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Why Groom Book?

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FeatureGroom BookLegacy SoftwareSaaS Platforms
Self-host on your own server✓✗✗
No monthly fees✓✗ ($150-250/mo)✗
You own your data✓✓✗
No booking revenue cut✓✓✗ (up to 30%)
PWA with offline support✓✗✗
Open source & customizable✓✗✗
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Why GroomBook?

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How we stack up against the alternatives your shop might be using today.

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FeatureGroomBookMoeGo / GingrLegacy SoftwareGeneric Schedulers
Self-hosted or free tier✓✗ ($50-150/mo)✗✓
You own your client data✓✗ (vendor lock-in)✓✗
Built for grooming workflows✓✓✗✗
Calendar feeds (iCal)✓✗✗✓
Automated waitlist✓✓✗✗
Open source & customizable✓✗✗✗
Works offline (PWA)✓✗✗✗
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What's Coming

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Active development roadmap. We're building features groomers have asked for.

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Appointment Scheduling

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Calendar management, drag-and-drop booking, conflict detection, and iCal sync.

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Client Portal & Waitlist

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Self-service booking, cancellations, and automated waitlist fulfillment.

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Financial Tracking

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POS, invoicing, payment processing, and revenue analytics.

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Advanced Reporting

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Custom reports, groomer utilization dashboards, and forecasting.

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Mobile App

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Native iOS and Android apps for on-the-go scheduling and client management.

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Integration Hub

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Connect with payment processors, SMS gateways, accounting software, and more.

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Get Started in 5 Minutes

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Deploy in 5 Minutes

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Run GroomBook on your own server with Docker Compose.

$ git clone https://github.com/groombook/groombook.git
$ cd groombook
- $ docker compose up --build + $ docker compose up --build
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+ 👉 Web UI: http://localhost:5173
+ 👉 API: http://localhost:3000
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- Full Getting Started Guide → +

+ Want step-by-step guidance?

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+ 📖 Read the Full Getting Started Guide → +
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From the Blog

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Introducing Groom Book

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March 2026

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The CRM you've been waiting for if you're tired of paper files, spreadsheets, and overpriced salon software.

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From the Blog

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Introducing GroomBook

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March 2026

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The open source CRM you've been waiting for if you're tired of paper files, spreadsheets, and overpriced salon software.

+ Read more →
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Why We Built Groom Book

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March 2026

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An honest look at the pet grooming software landscape — and why we decided to do something about it.

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Why We Built GroomBook

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March 2026

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An honest look at the pet grooming software landscape—and why we decided to build something specifically for independent groomers.

+ Read more →
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