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Employee Contact Information

Learn how to manage employee contact details, photos, and the "About Me" section that can be displayed on your website.

Overview

The Contact Information section allows you to manage all the basic details about your employees, including their names, contact information, social media links, and a professional bio that can be shown to customers on your website.

Contact Information Tab

Basic Information

Firstname

  • Required: Yes
  • The employee's first name
  • Used for identification and system records

Lastname

  • Required: No
  • The employee's last name
  • Combined with firstname to create the full name

Display Name

  • Required: No
  • How the employee's name appears throughout the system
  • If left blank, automatically generated from firstname and lastname
  • Tip: Use this for preferred names or nicknames

Role

  • Required: No
  • Job title or position
  • Examples: "Hairdresser", "Stylist", "Massage Therapist", "Manager"
  • Helps identify what services the employee provides

Contact Details

Phone

  • Required: No
  • Employee's phone number
  • Used for contact and scheduling purposes

Email

  • Required: No
  • Employee's email address
  • Used for communications and system notifications

Add social media profiles that can be displayed on your website:

Facebook

  • Enter the full Facebook profile URL
  • Must start with https://
  • Example: https://facebook.com/yourpage

Instagram

  • Enter the full Instagram profile URL
  • Must start with https://
  • Example: https://instagram.com/yourprofile

Twitter/X

  • Enter the full Twitter/X profile URL
  • Must start with https://
  • Example: https://twitter.com/yourhandle

Note: Social media links are optional but can help customers connect with your team members on your website.

Employee Photo

Upload a professional photo of the employee:

  1. Click on the circular image area
  2. Either drag and drop an image file or click to browse
  3. Supported formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP
  4. The image will be automatically uploaded and displayed

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, professional headshots
  • Square images work best for the circular display
  • Keep file sizes reasonable (under 2MB recommended)
  • Update photos regularly to keep them current

About Me Tab

The "About Me" section allows you to create a professional bio or description for the employee that can be displayed on your website.

Adding About Me Content

  1. Navigate to the About Me tab
  2. Use the rich text editor to write the employee's bio
  3. You can format text with:
    • Bold text
    • Italic text
    • Underlined text
  4. Click Save to save your changes

What to Include

A good "About Me" section might include:

  • Years of experience
  • Specializations or certifications
  • Education or training
  • Personal interests or approach to their work
  • What makes them unique

Example:

"Sarah has been a professional hairstylist for over 10 years, specializing in color correction and balayage techniques. She's passionate about helping clients find their perfect look and stays up-to-date with the latest trends through continuous education."

Display on Website

The "About Me" content will only be visible on your website if:

  1. The employee has "Display on Website" enabled in Settings
  2. Your website is configured to show employee profiles

Editing Contact Information

To update employee contact information:

  1. Open the employee you want to edit
  2. Navigate to the Contact Information tab
  3. Modify any fields as needed
  4. Click Save to apply changes

Note: Changes to contact information are saved immediately when you click Save.

Best Practices

Contact Information

  • Keep contact details up to date
  • Use professional email addresses
  • Include phone numbers for urgent scheduling needs
  • Verify social media links are correct and active

Employee Photos

  • Use consistent photo style across all employees
  • Ensure good lighting and professional appearance
  • Update photos when employees change their appearance significantly
  • Consider using a professional photographer for consistency

About Me Content

  • Keep bios concise but informative (2-3 paragraphs)
  • Highlight unique skills and experience
  • Use a friendly, approachable tone
  • Update bios when employees gain new certifications or experience
  • Proofread for spelling and grammar

Display Names

  • Use customer-friendly names
  • Be consistent with naming conventions
  • Consider using first names only for a more personal touch
  • Ensure names are easy to pronounce and remember