Stories from the Websta community

Stories from the Websta community

Guides, product updates, and real stories from local providers growing their business with Websta across Europe.

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How local hairdressers are 10x-ing bookings with AI profiles

We looked at 120 hairdressers who joined Websta in the last three months. The numbers on discovery, booking conversion, and repeat customers surprised even us. Here is what actually moved the needle.

by Renee K.·April 12, 2026
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Guides

Setting up your first booking slot in under 5 minutes

A step-by-step walk-through of the booking editor, from working hours to buffer times.

Karl T.April 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Guides

Why local SEO matters more than you think

Seven small tweaks to your profile that can double the traffic you get from Google in six weeks.

Martin N.April 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Community

Meet Renee — from Instagram DMs to 40 bookings/month

A conversation with one of our very first providers about the switch from DMs to a real booking flow.

Websta teamMarch 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Product

The Websta marketplace, explained

How our semantic search works, why we translate queries in real-time, and the role of Gemini behind it.

Karl T.March 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Guides

Custom domain vs. websta.bio: which is right for you?

Free on websta.bio is the right call for most. Here is when paying €0.69 a month for a custom domain actually pays off.

Martin N.March 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Guides

Photography tips for your profile hero image

Five quick rules for a hero photo that converts, even if you only have a phone and natural light.

Websta teamMarch 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Product

How we built multi-language profiles in 2 weeks

A look under the hood at the AI pipeline that translates and localizes every published profile.

Karl T.March 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Product

2026 roadmap: what is next for Websta

Reviews, payments on profile, shoppable services, and the mobile app. Here is our plan for the rest of the year.

Martin N.February 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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