{"id":119282,"date":"2024-06-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=119282"},"modified":"2025-08-19T14:38:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T14:38:35","slug":"summer-2024-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/summer-2024-release\/","title":{"rendered":"How About Flexibility? Introducing Our Summer 2024 Release"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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We believe captains should decide how to run their boat(s), which is why giving you the flexibility you need is a major focus this year. From choosing how you get paid, to expanding ways you can get booked, and tracking your availability across all your calendars – our Summer 2024 Release<\/a> updates let you run your business on your terms.<\/p>

Our Biggest Updates of the Year<\/strong><\/h2>

We’re excited to share these new features that many of you have been asking for. Let’s dive into what’s new!<\/p>

More Flexible Payments<\/strong><\/h2>

A Deposit That Works for Your Business<\/strong><\/h3>

Want a higher deposit but don’t want to charge the full price upfront every time? Now you can set custom deposit percentages to determine how much customers pay to book. This gives you serious protection against cancellations while maintaining flexibility in how you collect the remaining balance. The best part? Custom deposits work with both your Direct<\/a> and FishingBooker bookings.<\/p>

Fees Can Add Up – But They Don’t Need To<\/strong><\/h3>

You can now put credit card processing fees on your Direct customers’ tab. That’s right – along with zero commission, Direct bookings can now be completely free for you in eligible states. Every little bit helps when you’re running your own business!<\/p>

Collect the Remaining Balance via Your App<\/strong><\/h2>

No cash? No problem! We know some customers don’t like bringing cash on a boat, and sometimes, charging credit cards can be a hassle. You need your terminal and have to take the customers’ info – that’s a big ask when you’re doing back-to-back trips in summer.<\/p>

Now with just two taps in your FishingBooker app, you can send your customer a payment request link that uses their saved payment information. It beats writing down a credit card every time!<\/p>

More Flexible Calendar<\/strong><\/h2>

Sync Your Calendar with Google<\/strong><\/h3>

Avoid double bookings without the legwork. Connecting your Google calendar<\/a> is now easier than ever. You can choose to:<\/p>