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Project Overview:We are looking for an experienced Zoho Developer/Architect to build a lean, automated booking and loyalty management solution for a barbershop based in Kenya. To minimize licensing costs, this system will bypass Zoho CRM. The architecture will rely on three applications: Zoho Bookings (scheduling database and business reporting), Zoho Thrive (spend-based loyalty engine), and Zoho Flow (automation & API routing). Additionally, the solution must seamlessly integrate with Africa’s Talking for local SMS delivery and Bulk WhatsApp Business notifications alongside pre-prepared WhatsApp Templates to streamline communication effectively. The customer journey and triggers for the process have been outlined to ensure efficient execution of tasks and smooth user interaction throughout the system. Core Technology Stack: 1. Zoho Bookings (Primary UI for staff/customer scheduling and core business reporting) 2. Zoho Thrive (Loyalty management using the Purchase API) 3. Zoho Flow (Webhook handling and API routing) 4. Deluge Scripting (Data manipulation and custom functions) 5. Africa's Talking API (Kenyan SMS Gateway) 6. Bulk WhatsApp Business integration via defined templates
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Hello, As an experienced Zoho Developer/Architect, we have in-depth knowledge of the entire Zoho Suite - including the CRM and other applications you're looking to leverage. Our expertise goes beyond just using these tools, we have a track record of providing tailored solutions that meet unique business needs like yours at the barbershop in Kenya. In collaborating with your team, we'll map out an efficient plan utilizing Zoho Bookings, Thrive, and Flow that reduces your licensing costs and increases your overall productivity. We also bring to the table extensive familiarity with Deluge Scripting for seamless manipulation and customization of data as well as our ability to integrate local SMS service like Africa's Talking and WhatsApp notifications via Meta Cloud API. Thanks!
$180 USD in 3 days
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OKAY-----------I got your scope of work and am ready to deliver a high-quality, scalable, and fully automated Zoho solution tailored to your barbershop operations. With strong expertise in Zoho Bookings, Zoho Thrive, Zoho Flow, Deluge scripting, Africa’s Talking, and WhatsApp integrations, I can build a seamless booking, loyalty, and communication ecosystem that minimizes costs while maximizing efficiency. Please ping me to discuss further and deliver exceptional results. Thanks!!!
$250 USD in 7 days
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Similar project : https://www.freelancer.com/projects/php/OpenAI-Zoho-CRM-App-Development/reviews I have read the file attached and I am worked with Zoho multiple times and with 7 years of experience I am sure that I will perfectly implement your project
$250 USD in 7 days
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I am a seasoned web developer with expertise in Node.js, React, and PHP, and have successfully integrated Excel automation and accounting software in previous projects. I am confident in my ability to architect and build a streamlined booking and loyalty management solution for your barbershop in Kenya using Zoho Bookings, Zoho Thrive, and Zoho Flow. I have experience working with Africa's Talking and Meta Cloud API for SMS and WhatsApp notifications. I am excited about the opportunity to create a cost-effective and efficient system for your business.
$120 USD in 7 days
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As a full-stack web and mobile app developer with proven expertise on the core technology stack mentioned in this project, I am confident that I am the right choice to build your automated booking and loyalty management system. My extensive knowledge of Zoho Books, Thrive, and Flow paired with my prowess in leveraging APIs will enable me to seamlessly integrate these tools for your specific barbershop needs. Additionally, my proficiency in MySQL equips me to handle data manipulation and optimize database design. What sets me apart is not just my technical skills, but my holistic approach towards delivering solutions. I don't code just for the sake of coding; I focus on generating clean, maintainable code resulting in scalable digital products. With experience in creating admin panels and CRM systems,I can ensure an intuitive user interface and effective automation. Moreover, as a seasoned developer who has created mobile apps for various industries, I assure efficient communication and timely delivery—a critical aspect of any project. The past work on SaaS platforms and eCommerce systems implies that I have a nuanced understanding of customer journeys, which will be essential in executing your outlined tasks effectively. Choose me for a robust,personalized solution for your barbershop--noteworthy for its modern design, reliable performance,and long-term support. Together, we can automate your business while optimizing all costs.
$140 USD in 15 days
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Architecting your Zoho loyalty automation... I see you need a lean, automated booking and loyalty system tailored for your Kenyan barbershop, specifically bypassing Zoho CRM to minimize licensing costs while flawlessly connecting Bookings, Thrive, and Flow. Here is my exact execution plan to build this ecosystem for you: Zoho Core & Deluge Logic: I will configure Zoho Bookings as your primary scheduling UI and use Zoho Flow with custom Deluge scripts to accurately route customer trigger data seamlessly into Zoho Thrive via the Purchase API. Communication API Integration: I will integrate the Africa's Talking API for reliable local SMS delivery and wire your pre-prepared WhatsApp Business templates to automate your specific customer journey notifications. The Handoff: You will receive the fully tested, lean automation ecosystem with clean documentation outlining your webhooks so you can easily manage future WhatsApp templates without ongoing developer costs. Quick question: For the WhatsApp Business integration, are you currently using a specific official Meta BSP (Business Solution Provider) like Twilio or Wati, or do you need me to wire this directly to the Meta Cloud API?
$250 USD in 7 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Build Automated Booking & Loyalty System for Your Barbershop ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and see you're looking for a Zoho Developer/Architect. Look no further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has completed over 50 similar projects for booking and loyalty systems. I will build a lean solution using Zoho Bookings, Thrive, and Flow to ensure smooth operations and efficient communication. I will create a system that integrates with Africa’s Talking for SMS and WhatsApp notifications. This will streamline customer interactions while keeping costs low. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily develop your automated booking and loyalty management solution as I have 5 years of experience in Zoho development, specializing in system integration, API routing, and data manipulation. My strong grip on Zoho applications ensures a seamless and efficient workflow for your barbershop. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail. I would love to show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to our conversation! ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Zoho Bookings ✅ Zoho Thrive ✅ Zoho Flow ✅ Deluge Scripting ✅ API Integration ✅ SMS Gateway Integration ✅ WhatsApp Business API ✅ Business Reporting ✅ Automation Solutions ✅ Customer Journey Mapping ✅ Data Manipulation ✅ Workflow Optimization Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$150 USD in 2 days
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With my diverse and extensive experience in software engineer over the past 8+ years, I bring to the table a wealth of knowledge particularly in PHP, Zoho and SMS integration, which are all core technologies for your Barbershop project. Having worked across startups, large companies and Web 3 establishments, I am adept at distilling complex problems and transforming them into elegant solutions.
$200 USD in 7 days
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Greetings, I’m excited about the opportunity to help create a streamlined booking and loyalty system for your barbershop in Kenya. It seems you want a solution that not only enhances customer experience but also keeps costs down by avoiding Zoho CRM. My approach would involve integrating Zoho Bookings for scheduling, Zoho Thrive for loyalty management, and Zoho Flow for automation, ensuring everything works seamlessly together. With experience in API integration and automation, I can help connect your system with Africa's Talking for SMS and the Meta Cloud API for WhatsApp notifications. This will create an efficient communication channel with your customers, enhancing their overall experience. I’m confident I can deliver a solution tailored to your needs. Best regards, Saba Ehsan
$100 USD in 2 days
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With over a decade of experience in developing tailored web automation and data extraction projects, I am confident that my skills are perfectly aligned with your loyalty automation needs for the barbershop. Having worked extensively with Zoho Bookings, Zoho Thrive, Zoho Flow, Deluge Scripting, Africa's Talking API, and Meta Cloud API among others, I am well-versed in utilizing these technologies to create efficient, cost-effective systems bypassing Zoho CRM when necessary. One of the many aspects of your project that resonates with me is the required integration with Africa’s Talking for local SMS delivery and the Meta Cloud API for WhatsApp notifications, along with native Instagram auto-responders. Given my experience developing AI Chatbots and similar automation solutions in Python as one of my core competencies, you can trust me to seamlessly integrate these services into your project for an enhanced customer experience. In summary, leveraging my extensive expertise in Python web automation and scraping, AI, Web3, and Full-Stack development alongside an unwavering emphasis on delivering high-performance quality solutions tailored to specific user needs makes me stand out as an ideal choice for this job. Let's bring efficient loyalty automation to your barbershop by working together on this project! My goal is always to make a positive difference in businesses through innovative tech solutions - I believe this project provides the perfect opportunity to do just that!
$400 USD in 2 days
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I have reviewed your requirements and would love to help design and implement this Zoho-based booking and loyalty platform. I have experience with Zoho ecosystem integrations, workflow automation, API-driven architectures, webhook processing, Deluge scripting, WhatsApp Business integrations, and third-party communication gateways. Your proposed architecture is a smart approach for controlling licensing costs while maintaining scalability. Using Zoho Bookings as the operational hub, Zoho Thrive for loyalty management, and Zoho Flow as the integration layer provides a streamlined solution without the overhead of a full CRM implementation. My approach would focus on building an automated workflow where bookings, customer interactions, loyalty updates, SMS notifications, and WhatsApp communications are synchronized seamlessly. This includes booking confirmations, reminders, loyalty point updates through Thrive Purchase APIs, customer engagement workflows, reporting automation, and communication routing through Africa’s Talking and Meta Cloud API. The final solution will include workflow architecture, Zoho Flow automations, Deluge custom functions, WhatsApp and SMS integrations, loyalty management implementation, reporting configuration, testing, documentation, and deployment support. The system will be designed for reliability, low operational overhead, and future scalability as the business grows.
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I really like the architecture you've chosen. Using Zoho Bookings + Zoho Thrive + Zoho Flow instead of forcing CRM into the solution keeps licensing costs low while still delivering a robust customer experience. I've implemented Zoho ecosystems involving Bookings, Flow, Deluge scripting, custom API integrations, loyalty programs, SMS gateways, WhatsApp automation, and third party business systems. For your barbershop solution, I'd focus on creating a clean event driven workflow where bookings, loyalty points, SMS reminders, WhatsApp notifications, and Instagram interactions work seamlessly together. I'd estimate 1 to 3 weeks depending on the detailed scope. Fixed price: $800 to $1,500. The posted budget may be a little low if all integrations are included. Sahanaj
$800 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I reviewed your Loyalty Automation for Barbershop project and can help create a fully automated customer retention system that rewards repeat visits, increases bookings, and improves customer engagement. My experience includes API integrations, CRM automation, loyalty programs, appointment systems, SMS/email marketing, WhatsApp automation, and customer retention workflows. The goal is to automate rewards, reminders, referrals, and customer communication while minimizing manual work. I can help with: • Loyalty points and rewards automation • Customer membership programs • Referral tracking and rewards • Appointment and visit tracking • SMS and email automation • WhatsApp integration • CRM integration • Automated promotions and offers • Customer segmentation • Analytics and reporting dashboard My approach: • Review your current booking and customer management process • Design the loyalty program structure • Integrate booking and customer data • Automate rewards and notifications • Configure reporting and tracking • Test and optimize customer journeys A few questions: • Which booking or POS system are you currently using? • Do you want points-based rewards, memberships, referrals, or all three? • Are SMS, email, or WhatsApp notifications preferred? • Do you already have a CRM in place? Thanks
$98 USD in 7 days
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Hello, Your project aligns perfectly with our Zoho automation expertise. We can build a seamless booking, loyalty, SMS, and WhatsApp workflow using Zoho Bookings, Thrive, Flow, Deluge, and third-party APIs. We can help with: ✔ Zoho Bookings setup, services, staff, reports, and webhook configuration ✔ Zoho Thrive loyalty program setup using the Purchase API ✔ Zoho Flow automation and custom Deluge scripting ✔ Africa's Talking SMS integration and Meta Cloud API WhatsApp automation ✔ Instagram DM auto-responder setup via Meta Business Suite ✔ Kenyan phone number normalization and validation logic ✔ Error handling, OAuth 2.0 configuration, and secure API routing ✔ Documentation, testing, and staff training We're experienced with: ✔ Zoho Bookings, Thrive, and Flow ✔ Deluge custom functions ✔ REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth integrations ✔ SMS and WhatsApp Business automation ✔ Loyalty and rewards system implementation Deliverables: ✔ Fully configured Zoho environment ✔ Automated booking-to-loyalty workflow ✔ SMS, WhatsApp, and Instagram integrations ✔ Clean, documented Deluge scripts ✔ Handover guide and training session Quick questions: 1. Do you already have active Zoho, Africa's Talking, and Meta Business accounts, or should we assist with the setup? 2. Are the loyalty rules finalized, or would you like recommendations for point accrual and redemption strategies? Regards, Doomshell Software Pvt Ltd (20+ Years of Experience)
$200 USD in 7 days
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I can design and implement this lean Zoho ecosystem using Zoho Bookings, Zoho Thrive, Zoho Flow, and Deluge to automate bookings, loyalty tracking, reporting, and customer engagement while avoiding CRM licensing costs. I’ll also integrate Africa’s Talking for SMS, Meta Cloud API for WhatsApp, and Instagram auto-responses, ensuring a scalable workflow tailored for your barbershop operations in Kenya.
$140 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I’m Paul from Canada. I specialize in Zoho automation, API integrations, and Deluge scripting, and I can build your fully automated barbershop booking and spend-based loyalty system. I prioritize clean, maintainable code, secure OAuth2 API calls, and thorough error handling. I’m ready to work closely long-term, ensuring your system scales and runs reliably, and I’ll provide a short handover guide/video for staff. With prior experience implementing Zoho-based booking & loyalty automations with external APIs, I can ensure this system is production-ready, user-friendly, and fully tested. Estimated timeline: 5–7 days for complete setup and testing Let’s discuss your current workflows and get this automation live quickly. Best regards, Paul
$250 USD in 7 days
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✋ Hi There!!! ✋ The Goal of the project:- BUILD A FULLY AUTOMATED BOOKING, LOYALTY, SMS, AND WHATSAPP NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR A BARBERSHOP USING THE ZOHO ECOSYSTEM. I carefully reviewed your project description and understand that you need a cost-effective architecture using Zoho Bookings, Zoho Thrive, Zoho Flow, Deluge scripting, Africa’s Talking API, and Meta Cloud API while avoiding Zoho CRM and ensuring seamless automation across booking, loyalty, and customer communication workflows. With 9+ years experience as a full stack developer, I can deliver a scalable and reliable automation solution tailored to your operational requirements. 1. Zoho Bookings, Zoho Thrive, and Zoho Flow integration with custom Deluge automation workflows. 2. Africa’s Talking SMS and Meta Cloud API WhatsApp notification setup with automated messaging. 3. Loyalty management, webhook processing, API routing, reporting, and business process automation. I have completed similar CRM, booking, loyalty, API integration, and workflow automation projects with third-party communication platforms. I will also provide UI design support, database management, testing, technical documentation, deployment assistance, and full source code delivery at project completion. Looking forward to chat with you for make a deal Best Regards Elisha Mariam!
$111 USD in 7 days
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As an experienced Full-Stack Developer, I have a profound understanding of building clean and functional solutions across various platforms - making me an ideal choice for your project. My extensive knowledge in web technologies such as Node.js, React, Python, PHP, Laravel and more aligns perfectly with the core technology stack you require for this project. With Zoho Thrive's loyalty management being such a crucial aspect, I assure you my proficiency in API handling and integrations will deliver an excellent solution using its Purchase API. Moreover, as a seasoned developer with over 10 years' experience, I've developed a proficiency in database management (MySQL, MongoDB, etc.). This solidifies my ability to seamlessly integrate your chosen local SMS gateway (Africa's Talking), WhatsApp notification system (Meta Cloud API), and Instagram auto-responders (Meta Business Suite). Lastly, beyond the technical skills, I am dedicated to understanding and delivering on client requirements while maintaining transparent communication throughout the project's lifecycle. So you will not only get exceptional technical expertise but also a reliable partner committed to giving you the best possible solution tailored to your unique needs. Let’s build a powerful digital solution together for your barbershop. Choose me to automate your booking and loyalty management system efficiently and effectively.
$30 USD in 7 days
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As a seasoned freelance web and software developer with a deep understanding of API integration and automation, I am confident in my ability to efficiently build the lean, automated booking and loyalty management solution your barbershop needs. Having worked with diverse clients internationally, I bring a flexible and adaptable approach to ensure your unique needs are met. Moreover, my expertise in Zoho development combined with critical skills in Deluge Scripting, MySQL, and PHP will enable me to develop an integrated system that smoothly syncs Zoho Bookings, Zoho Thrive, and Zoho Flow to provide you with robust scheduling and powerful business reporting capabilities while working within the specified budget. This proficiency will ensure effective management of customer bookings as well as loyalty-based functionalities using purchase APIs. Furthermore, familiarity with Africa's Talking API for local SMS delivery, Meta Cloud API for WhatsApp notifications, along with native Instagram auto-responders included in your project scope gives me a distinctive edge. These skills enable me to create an interconnected system that communicates effectively on multiple digital platforms, enhancing your barbershop's reach and engagement with customers. Given this expertise integration as mentioned earlier, I believe I am the best fit for this project—a partner who'll transform complex requirements into clean yet scalable digital solutions built for long-term success.
$30 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I'm Shakila Naz, a Zoho Developer with solid experience in Zoho Bookings, Thrive, Flow, and Deluge scripting. I've reviewed your project and can build a lean, automated booking and loyalty system without Zoho CRM to keep licensing costs low. I'll handle the full stack including Africa's Talking SMS, Meta Cloud API for WhatsApp, and Instagram auto-responders. I've worked on similar architectures and can deliver a clean, efficient solution tailored to your barbershop. Let's connect to discuss the scope in detail. Shakila Naz Zoho Developer & Automation Specialist
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