Salon Marketing Strategy Checklist
Megan McDowell-Cooper • December 16, 2025
If you’re searching for salon marketing ideas that actually work, this practical checklist is designed to give you everything you need. We’ve included salon advertising examples and actionable steps to build your presence both online and in your community. From setting up a Google Business Profile to encouraging reviews and leveraging social media partnerships, these strategies show you how to market a salon without overwhelming your schedule. Use this guide as your roadmap to attract new clients and keep your chairs full year‑round.
+ Online Booking Platform
☐ Choose and configure a booking system (e.g., Meevo, Vagaro or Acuity).
- Ensure it handles calendar availability, confirmations and cancellations.
- Generate your booking link or embed code.
☐ Add a booking link or widget to your website.
- We can use a widget to embed the scheduler or create a “Book Now” button pointing to your booking URL.
+ Google Business Profile (GBP)
☐ Claim or update your GBP at google.com/business.
- Confirm your business name, address, phone number, and category (i.e. “Hair Salon”, “Medical Spa”, etc.)
- Add your hours of operation, website URL and booking link.
☐ Upload photos and videos (exterior, interior, staff, services, before/after). Fresh media can improve click‑through rates.
☐ Add regular posts and promotions – share news, promotions or tips weekly- or at least a couple times a month. The more frequently you can share, the better.
☐ Respond to reviews promptly and professionally to show you value feedback.
Helpful Resource: Google’s Guide to GBP
+ Social Media & Local Citations
☐ Set up or optimize profiles on Facebook and Instagram.
- Use the same business name, address and phone number (NAP) as your site.
- Link to your website and booking page in your bios.
- Post regularly: show new styles, behind‑the‑scenes content, client testimonials and promotions.
☐ Create or update listings on directories (e.g., Yelp, Bing Places, Apple Maps, YellowPages).
- Use consistent NAP across all listings.
- Add a short description and service categories.
- Monitor mentions and messages on social networks and directory sites and respond quickly.
☐ Add regular posts and promotions – share news, promotions or tips weekly- or at least a couple times a month. The more frequently you can share, the better.
☐ Respond to reviews promptly and professionally to show you value feedback.
+ Reputation Management (Reviews)
☐ Request reviews from happy clients via email or text after appointments, and respond to them promptly.
- Provide direct links to your Google, Yelp or Facebook review pages.
- Make it easy: include a QR code on flyers or at checkout.
- Appoint someone on your team (or set aside time in your own schedule) to respond to reviews. This shows potential customers that you’re active and involved with your business.
☐ Showcase positive reviews on your website.
- BeautyCall PRO websites have testimonial sections front and center so that potential clients have the opportunity to read reviews of your services from your happiest clients.
☐ Address negative reviews gracefully.
- Thank the reviewer, apologize if appropriate and invite them to resolve the issue offline.
+ Analytics & Conversion Tracking
☐ Set up Google Analytics (GA4)
- Create a GA4 property at analytics.google.com.
- Install the GA tracking code via Duda’s Site Settings → Analytics or with Google Tag Manager.
☐ Configure Google Tag Manager (optional)
- Use GTM to manage Google Analytics, conversion tracking and marketing pixels without editing your site each time.
☐ Define goals or conversions.
- Examples: completed bookings, contact‑form submissions or click‑to‑call actions.
- Create conversion events in GA4 or GTM and verify they are firing.
Helpful Resource:
GA4 Setup Wizard
+ Email Marketing & Follow‑Ups
☐ Choose an email marketing platform (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact or Brevo).
- Integrate your booking or first‑time guest form to automatically add customers to your mailing list.
- Segment your list by service type (haircuts, coloring, lashes) for targeted campaigns.
☐ Design Automated Sequences
- Welcome/thank‑you email for new clients.
- Appointment reminders and after‑visit follow‑ups.
- Seasonal promotions or service‑specific offers.
+ Local Backlinks & Partnerships
☐ Network with local businesses (wedding venues, boutiques, spas, fitness studios) and offer mutual referrals.
- Ask them to link to your website and reciprocate.
- Consider cross‑promotions or joint events.
☐ Sponsor local events or charities and provide a link to your site on event pages.
- Welcome/thank‑you email for new clients.
- Appointment reminders and after‑visit follow‑ups.
- Seasonal promotions or service‑specific offers.
☐ Create Local Content
- Write blog posts or social media guides about hairstyles for local events (e.g., “Best prom hairstyles in [City]”), which can earn natural backlinks.
+ Consistent NAP & Ongoing Monitoring
☐ Ensure Name, Address and Phone Number (NAP) Consistency
- Your website, Google Business Profile, social media and directories should all display the same business details. Even minor mismatches can hurt local SEO.
☐ Monitor Rankings and Reviews Monthly
- Use a simple rank‑tracking tool (e.g., BrightLocal, Moz Local) to watch your progress.
- Set reminders to update hours or promotions seasonally.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions or would like us to handle any of these tasks on your behalf, let us know! Our team is here to help you build a strong online presence while you focus on delighting your clients.
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Website maintenance for salons and spas is the regular mix of technical care, content updates, security checks, and local SEO work that keeps your site safe, discoverable, and ready to turn "lookers" into "bookers". This guide walks through scheduled updates, performance tuning, and GEO-focused search tactics that raise local visibility, build trust, and increase appointments for salons, spas, med spas, and independent beauty pros. Owners juggling clients, staff, and inventory risk losing local traffic when sites get slow, outdated, or insecure. A predictable maintenance plan stops that drift and protects revenue. Below, you’ll find a practical checklist of must-do tasks- the local SEO moves that actually move the needle, 2026 design and booking essentials, med spa compliance pointers, a short comparison of subscription models, and the monitoring tools you need to measure results and troubleshoot problems. BeautyCall Pro offers a subscription-based website and local marketing system built specifically for salon and spa owners, med spas, and solo beauty professionals. Our model gives predictable monthly pricing, beauty-ready frameworks that prominently feature service menus and booking links, plus ongoing updates and support. This article points out the ways in which a done-for-you (DFY) marketing plan, implemented by a dedicated team of industry veterans, can lighten your workload and steadily improves local rankings versus trying to take it all on yourself. If you'd still like to learn about a DIY approach, read on for a concise, salon-ready plan you can run on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence. What Are the Essential Website Maintenance Tasks for Salons and Spas? Maintenance for salon and spa websites covers security, speed, content accuracy, functionality, and monitoring so that client data stays protected and the booking funnel keeps flowing. Together, these actions ensure secure hosting and the protection of clients' form data, faster pages that reduce bounces, and up-to-date service content that stays relevant for local searches. Use the checklist below as a short operational playbook you can assign to staff or hand off to a salon marketing professional. Each item ties to a measurable business benefit, so it's important to make sure these tasks are being taken care of on a regular basis. Keep SSL certificates current : Ensure HTTPS is enabled and renewed so forms and booking data remain encrypted and your website isn't blocked by search engines when a client tries to click on it. Automate backups and test restores : Run daily incremental backups and perform a full restore test at least monthly. Update CMS and plugins : When you're alerted to an issue or available update, apply security and feature patches promptly to close known vulnerabilities. Optimize images and caching : Compress images and do your best to serve modern formats, like webP. This, plus enabling browser caching speeds up page load times, which helps your search rankings. Maintain booking integrations : Periodically verify that your calendar is syncing properly and forms are being delivered as expected to avoid missed bookings and streamlined productivity. Monitor uptime and broken links : Detect and fix 404s and respond to downtime quickly to prevent lost bookings and penalties from search engines. This prioritized checklist shows how technical hygiene, accurate content, and functional checks work together to sustain appointments. The table below pairs show how often it's suggested to perform these tasks on your website:


