Blog Posts & Resources
Browse tutorials, guides, and resources on Dubsado, systems, and automation - built specifically for wedding planners, photographers, and service-based business owners who are ready to stop doing everything manually.
How to Deliver an Email Sequence using Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
Learn how to create and deliver an email sequence in Kit (formerly ConvertKit) -- step by step. Covers email templates, writing your sequence, and setting up automations.
How to Send Photo Galleries to Clients with Dubsado
Learn how photographers can use Dubsado to send client photo galleries. This step-by-step guide shows two simple ways to share links and automate your delivery process: using custom fields or one-time links.
Systems That Grow With Your Business
Learn which business systems and tools you actually need at each stage of running a service-based business. This guide walks you through the best systems for small business owners, from foundational tools to advanced automations, so you can stay organized, save time, and grow with confidence.
5 Things Wedding Planners Can Automate with Dubsado
Stop triggering every email manually. Here are 5 things wedding planners can automate in Dubsado, and exactly how to set each one up.
Why You Shouldn’t Add External Links to Your Proposals
Adding external links to your proposals (or sales pages) might seem harmless, but it’s a sales mistake that can hurt your conversions. Learn why the only clickable link should be the one to submit the proposal—and how removing distractions can increase your conversion rate.
Case Study: Wedding Planner Dubsado Setup
Discover how a wedding planner transformed her business with a fully automated Dubsado setup. Learn how streamlined workflows and a seamless client process helped her save time and focus on creating unforgettable weddings. See the full case study now!
Case Study: Dubsado Setup for a Wedding Photographer
Discover how a Wedding Photography streamlined her client experience with a fully automated Dubsado setup. Learn how optimized workflows, automated communication, and a seamless booking process transformed her business—saving time and increasing efficiency. Ready to simplify your workflow? Book a free discovery call today!
Case Study: Dubsado Setup for a Wedding Planner
Discover a wedding planner transformed their business with seamless Dubsado automation. Learn how workflows inquiries and bookings, and streamlined client process helped them handle a flood of new inquiries—without the overwhelm. See how a custom-built system freed up their team to focus on planning unforgettable weddings. Ready to simplify your business? Let’s chat!
How to Onboard Clients as a Wedding Planner
An efficient wedding planner client onboarding process is key to creating a seamless experience for your couples. From welcome emails and client portals to questionnaires and meetings, having a structured workflow ensures clear communication and keeps everything organized. In this blog post, I’ll break down the essential steps for onboarding new wedding planning clients—and how using tools like Dubsado can help you automate and streamline your process.
What Is HoneyBook? Everything You Need to Know Before Signing Up
Learn what HoneyBook is, how it works, and whether it's the right CRM for your service-based business. A beginner's guide to HoneyBook's key features.
6 Must-Have Email Templates for Business Owners
Discover 6 must-have email templates every business owner should have on hand to streamline client communication. From responding to inquiries and sending proposals to handling scope creep and offboarding, these ready-to-use templates will save you time, ensure consistency, and help maintain a professional image.
Tips for Setting Boundaries with Clients
Discover essential tips for setting boundaries with clients to create a healthier working relationship and avoid burnout. This tips include, using detailed contracts, using automated reminders, learning to say no, and more. These strategies will help you protect your time and focus on ideal clients, ensuring a positive and productive collaboration. Discover how tools like Dubsado or HoneyBook can streamline some of these steps, ensuring you provide an exceptional client experience while maintaining your well-being.
My Go-To Tools: A Deep Dive into My Tech Stack
Explore the essential tech tools that can help online business owners streamline operations and improve client experiences. Learn which tools are in my tech stack that help me streamline my process, stay organized, save time, and provide a seamless client experience.
Exploring HoneyBook's New Automations
A full breakdown of HoneyBook Automations 2.0 - conditional logic, multiple automations, manual triggers, and what's still missing. Updated for 2026.
How to use Zapier to Automate your Client Onboarding: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to automate your client onboarding process with Zapier in this comprehensive step-by-step guide. From triggering actions when a contract is signed to organizing documents in Google Drive, managing client communication with Gmail and Kit (formerly ConvertKit), and keeping track of tasks, this guide will help you streamline your workflow, save time, and enhance your client experience. Perfect for business owners and freelancers looking to optimize their operations with automation tools.
Tips for using Dubsado Smart Fields
Learn how to make the most of Dubsado smart fields in your emails and forms.
This blog post goes through different smart fields that aren’t listed inside of Dubsado or in their smart field reference guide, but can prove extremely helpful in your Dubsado projects.
Whether you're new to Dubsado or looking to optimize your current use, these tips will help you get the best out of the platform.
How to Automate Your Client Onboarding Process with Dubsado
Streamline your client onboarding process with Dubsado! Learn how to automate essential tasks, personalize client interactions, and save time with efficient onboarding workflows. Discover the benefits, practical steps, and examples of actions you can include in your Dubsado setup.
This comprehensive guide provides detailed steps to set up and trigger various actions within your onboarding workflow. Explore how to set up and use Dubsado workflows tailored to your specific needs, ensuring no steps are missed and clients receive timely follow-ups.
4 Tips to Simplify Your Client Process in Dubsado
For clients where Dubsado made the most impact, they made some changes in their process keeping their clients top of mind while also allowing for a more streamlined & automated approach.
In this blog post we’ll cover 4 tips to help you simplify your client process in Dubsado, reducing friction and enhancing automation, ensuring a seamless experience for both you and your clients.
How to Set Up Payment Plans in Dubsado
Learn how Dubsado payment plans can help you streamline invoicing and enhance your client experience. Review step by step instructions on how to create, customize, and apply payment plans into your workflows or projects effortlessly. Explore different payment plan options and learn how to apply them to your projects manually or via workflows.
A Guide to Google Business Profiles (formerly Google My Business)
Learn how to set up your Google Business Profile, create a link for Google reviews, and use it to boost visibility, trust, and client inquiries.