When to use post-booking mode

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When to Use Post-Booking Mode

Post-booking mode is designed for clients who have already committed to working with you.

Pre-Booking vs Post-Booking

Use Post-Booking When:

  • Contract is signed — They've committed
  • Payment received — Deposit or first invoice paid
  • Verbal agreement — Handshake deal confirmed
  • Referred client — Warm intro, ready to start

Don't Use Post-Booking For:

  • Initial inquiries (use pre-booking)
  • Quote requests (use pre-booking)
  • People "just looking" (use pre-booking)
  • Leads you haven't qualified yet

The Post-Booking Workflow

  • Client commits — Signs contract or pays deposit
  • Send intake link — Your post-booking form URL
  • Client completes — Fills out project details
  • Review submission — Check completeness
  • Begin work — Start with full context

Benefits of Separate Modes

  • Better data — AI optimized for each stage
  • Clearer pipeline — Leads separate from clients
  • Right questions — Form fields match the stage
  • Accurate metrics — Track leads and intakes separately

Example: Agency sends pre-booking form to website visitors. Once a visitor becomes a client, they're sent a post-booking intake form for project onboarding.