Hey Reader,
Let’s talk about the part of Dubsado 3.0 that surprised me most:
the scheduler.
If you opened the new version and felt a moment of
“Wait… where did my schedulers go?”
you’re not alone — it messed with my brain too.
Because here’s the thing: schedulers don’t live where they used to.
They now live under Events (and so does the calendar).
So suddenly, “Events” =
Calendar
Schedulers
Group schedulers
And my brain went:
“NICE... ALL the calendar things in one spot!”
But every time I log in and want to look at those things, it takes a second for my brain to go... oh yeah... events...so it's still a stumbling block for me.
✦ What I LOVE about the new scheduler
1. The calendar view is cleaner (and… beautiful?)
It’s visually calmer.
It loads faster.
It feels more intuitive.
As someone who lives inside calendars, this alone is a huge win.
2. Copying availability — THANK YOU, Dubsado
If you use the same availability across all your schedulers (many of my clients do), this is a game changer.
Set your availability once.
Copy it to the next scheduler.
Availability set.
WAY fewer clicks because you don't have to enter the availability on every single day for every. single. scheduler.
3. The advanced settings are exactly the same... sort of.
This is one of my favorite updates.
Instead of opening a pile of toggles and hoping you remember what you set last time, the advanced section:
collapses
shows your settings in plain English
lets you open it only if you want to change it
WAY friendlier.
WAY less intimidating.
Here's a look at the new scheduler settings
4. The layout inside each scheduler is essentially the same
Same order.
Same sections.
Same general feel.
So you’re not learning a new tool — just a new home for the tool.
5. Event descriptions!
This is a small but mighty improvement.
Photographers especially are going to LOVE having a space to put:
session details
prep notes
location instructions
anything the client needs to know before the call or session
Simple. Clean. Helpful.
However... right now, I'm not seeing them anywhere...
This may have changed by the time you see this, but on testing the client experience part, I don't see anywhere that event descriptions show up.
I submitted a bug report. Hopefully, it's fixed soon.
✦ What I’m not loving (yet)
1. I still wish schedulers could set project dates
Imagine a client picking a consultation date and the project automatically updating.
We’re not there yet.
That feature alone is one I've been wishing for for a while.
2. Appointments with fees still aren’t as smooth as I’d like
Think: mini sessions, one-off coaching calls, strategy sessions with fees.
It works… but it could be cleaner.
Right now, if someone starts the booking process, but doesn't pay, the appointment is cancelled... even with my abandoned cart solution, it's not perfect.
Hoping for a better solution with this soon!
3. My brain still wants schedulers to live where they used to
This is just a “muscle memory” thing.
I know exactly where schedulers lived in 2.0.
Now they’re under Events, and my brain needs a minute.
I’ll get over it — but I’m still adjusting.
✦ What hasn’t changed (and that’s a GOOD thing)
Your schedulers themselves?
Exactly how you left them in 2.0.
Nothing should break.
Nothing should disappear.
Nothing should rebuild itself in a weird way.
Availability settings, buffers, confirmation emails, appointment types...
all fundamentally the same.
So don’t panic.
✦ My official recommendation: review each scheduler anyway
Not because anything is broken.
But because this is a perfect moment to:
✔ clean up old ones you’re not using
✔ update your availability
✔ add event descriptions (so when the DO work, you're ready)
✔ simplify your settings
✔ make sure everything still reflects the way your business runs now
Think of it like decluttering your closet during a move.
You’re already looking at everything — might as well make it better.
✦ Who’s going to love the new scheduler?
People who like minimalism
Neurodivergent users who need cleaner, calmer layouts
Anyone who hated the old multi-click setup
Users who want fewer decisions, fewer steps, and clearer settings
It’s genuinely easier to use.
✦ My overall take?
I really like it.
It’s cleaner.
It’s faster.
It’s easier to navigate once you know where things live.
And the customization is a breath of fresh air.
My only real complaint is that I want project dates + better paid-appointment workflows — but overall?
This is a solid upgrade.
And once your brain adjusts, I think you’re going to love it too.
If you want me to walk you through reorganizing your schedulers (or checking if they’re set up correctly), book a Systems Strategy Session with me. I'm happy to help you clean up and revamp your schedulers.
