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Astra, the makers of the worlds most popular WordPress templates, announced it is investing in LatePoint, one of the most advanced online booking solutions and in the process is advancing WordPress as the go-to platform for businesses.
This move brings the powerful scheduling, booking and payment management capabilities of LatePoint to all users, especially those who use Astra.
What Is LatePoint?
LatePoint is a plugin that manages the entire online booking and appointment scheduling lifecycle.
It integrates with six different payment gateways:
- Braintree
- Paystack
- PayPal
- Razorpay
- Square
- Stripe
LatePoint also automates common workflow actions like sending email and SMS reminders, synchronizing with third party calendars and even automatically creating Zoom meetings.
LatePoint supports signups via Facebook and Google and integrates with Twilio. Businesses can even track performance in the admin dashboard where all the functions are viewable.
Diverse businesses such as online service providers to hair salons can use LatePoint to book appointments, schedule them, send reminders and collect payments in a seamless manner from one plugin.
The Astra announcement also lists these capabilities:
“Client database: Maintains a comprehensive client database, providing quick access to client histories, preferences, and contact information for personalized service.