Enabling Free Consultations

Quick Answer

Check the Free Consultation box on your Organization listing to display a badge indicating you offer free consultations. This is a simple yes/no declaration—it shows visitors you're willing to speak with them at no initial cost.

Overview

The Free Consultation feature lets you signal to potential clients that you offer an initial consultation at no charge. When enabled, a badge displays on your listing. This is purely informational—it doesn't create a booking mechanism or process payments. Many professionals use this alongside Calendly integration for actual scheduling.

Why Offer Free Consultations

Benefit	Description
Lower barrier	Clients more likely to reach out when it's free
Trust building	Shows confidence in your ability to win their business
Qualification	Meet potential clients before committing time
Differentiation	Stand out from competitors who charge for consultations
Lead generation	More inquiries from free consultation seekers

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access the Free Consultation Section

Go to your Organization listing edit page
Scroll to the Free Consultation section
Click to expand if collapsed

Step 2: Enable Free Consultations

Find the checkbox or toggle
Check the box to indicate you offer free consultations
The badge will display on your listing

Step 3: Save Your Changes

Click Publish Draft to save
Badge displays after approval

What Visitors See

Setting	Display
Checked	✓ "Free Consultation Available" badge
Unchecked	No badge displayed (neutral—doesn't say "no free consultation")

Free Consultation + Calendly

The Free Consultation checkbox declares your offer. For actual booking, consider pairing it with Calendly:

Feature	Purpose
Free Consultation checkbox	Tells visitors you offer free consultations
Calendly integration	Lets visitors book the consultation directly

Best practice: Enable both for a seamless experience. Visitors see you offer free consultations AND can book one immediately.

Who Should Enable This

Good Fit

Attorneys offering case evaluations
Financial advisors with introductory meetings
Consultants with discovery calls
Healthcare providers with initial assessments
Agencies with project scoping sessions

May Not Apply

Retail businesses (products, not consultations)
Restaurants and hospitality
Businesses charging for all appointments
Emergency or urgent services

Important Notes

This is a display badge only—no booking functionality
Doesn't process payments or track appointments
Pair with Calendly for booking capability
You define what "free consultation" means for your business
Enable or disable anytime

FAQs

Does checking this box create a booking system? No. It simply displays a badge. For booking functionality, connect Calendly to your listing.

What counts as a "free consultation"? You define it. It could be a 15-minute phone call, a 30-minute video meeting, or an in-person session. The badge just indicates you offer something free.

Can I specify the consultation length or format? Not in this field. Mention details in your Overview section or set up specific meeting types in Calendly.

Will I get more leads if I enable this? Many users report increased inquiries when offering free consultations. It lowers the barrier for potential clients to reach out.

What if I only offer free consultations sometimes? If you generally offer them, enable the badge. You can always clarify availability when clients reach out.

Is this available on all listing types? Free Consultation is available on Profile and Organization listings, not on Job or Event listings.