Adding Services#

Services are the core of your ShopStable listing. Here's how to add and manage them effectively.

Creating a Service#

In the dashboard sidebar, open Services and click Create Service (top-right). The service wizard walks you through:

1. Title — a clear, specific name (e.g. "Deep Tissue Massage (60 min)").
2. How is this delivered? — pick Physical or Online (see below).
3. Add a description — what's included, your process, what customers can expect.
4. Pick a category — choose from our service-definition library, or leave it as None.
5. Set your pricing — fixed price, starting-at price, or custom quote.
6. Assign locations — for physical services, which of your locations offer this service. Online services skip this step.

Physical vs. Online Services#

Every service is either Physical or Online:

• Physical — Delivered in person at one of your locations or in a service area you cover. Customers see where you operate. You can attach this service to Storefront or Service Area locations (warehouses and private locations are not eligible — they're internal).
• Online — Delivered remotely (video calls, downloads, virtual sessions). No location to attach — the service is available everywhere.

If you attach a physical service to a Service Area location (rather than a Storefront), customers will see "By appointment" instead of an address. The wizard asks you to confirm this before continuing so it doesn't catch you by surprise.

You can change a service from Physical to Online later, but doing so will detach any locations the service is currently attached to.

Pricing Options#

ShopStable supports several pricing models:

• Fixed price — A set price for the service (e.g., "$50 for a haircut")
• Starting at — A minimum price that may vary (e.g., "Starting at $200")
• Hourly rate — Charge by the hour (e.g., "$75/hour")
• Custom quote — Customers request a personalized quote

Publishing Your Service#

New services are created as drafts. When you're ready:

1. Review all the details on the service page
2. Click Publish to make it live on the marketplace
3. The service will appear in search results and on your business profile

Before you can publish a physical service, attach it to at least one Storefront or Service Area location. Online services don't need a location — they're available everywhere by definition.

If you try to publish a physical service with no attached locations, you'll see a message asking you to add one first. That's a guardrail to keep customers from seeing service listings without a geographic context.

Managing Existing Services#

You can edit, pause, or remove services at any time from your dashboard:

• Edit — Update pricing, descriptions, or availability
• Pause — Temporarily hide a service without deleting it
• Delete — Permanently remove a service listing

Tips for Better Listings#

• Use clear, descriptive titles — "Deep Tissue Massage (60 min)" is better than "Massage"
• Include what's in the price — Be specific about what customers get
• Add service photos — Show your work to build confidence
• Keep prices current — Outdated pricing leads to a poor customer experience