Appointment Slot Duration

Appointment slot duration is the amount of calendar time assigned to a particular booking option. A lawn care consultation might occupy a shorter slot than a detailed on-site assessment. The duration should reflect the actual service workflow, not simply the smallest interval a booking tool allows. Businesses must also consider travel, preparation, and cleanup time to avoid back-to-back commitments that cannot be met. Slot duration differs from booking buffer time: one defines the appointment itself, while the other reserves space around it. Clear estimates help customers understand what they are scheduling, but a slot is not a guarantee that every job will finish within that exact time.