Updated 1 October 2026 · Pludor team · 3 sources
More calls become booked jobs when every call is answered, the caller is offered a specific time on the call, a small deposit secures the slot, and anyone who does not book gets a fast follow-up. Measure your booking rate (booked jobs divided by calls) and improve the step where callers drop off.
Answering the phone is only step one. The booking happens when the caller gets a clear price idea, an available time and an easy way to confirm.
Ask three questions, give a price range, offer two times.
Text a payment link while the caller is on the line.
Text them within an hour with a link and one useful detail.
Divide booked jobs by answered calls, by source and by who answered.
Let AI answer, qualify and book routine jobs; route complex ones to you.
Deposits and reminders.
It varies by trade and price. Track yours and aim to improve it month by month.
A range with what changes it builds trust and qualifies callers.
A small deposit for a confirmed slot is widely accepted and reduces no-shows.
Yes, for routine jobs when connected to your calendar and price list.
Within the hour where possible; leads cool quickly.
Forward them to an AI receptionist or text back immediately with a booking link.
A missed call books nothing. Fix answering before scripts.
Explain what is included before the price so it feels fair.
Offer a related service while booking (for example a maintenance check).
Reviews bring more calls; ask every happy customer (Google).
Review calls that did not book to improve the script.
AI along the call-to-booking path.
Keep your price ranges current so AI quotes stay accurate.
Pludor answers calls with AI, offers times from your calendar, texts deposit links and follows up with callers who did not book.
Free to start - no card, no item limit. Pay only for what you use past the monthly free amounts.
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