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Fresha compared with Mindbody for UK salons in 2026, by Bee Viral

Fresha vs Mindbody (2026): Which Is Right for Your UK Salon?

One charges per person and takes a cut of new clients. The other charges per location and publishes one price out of three. Here is the difference, plainly.

20 August 2026Bee Viral Team8 min read

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How to choose the best web design agency in Yorkshire, a Bee Viral buyer's guide

Trades & ConstructionBeauty & Salons

7 July 20269 min read

Best Web Design Agencies in Yorkshire: An Honest 2026 Buyer's Guide

How to choose the best web design agency in Yorkshire in 2026: what good web design really delivers, what to ask before you sign, and what it should cost.

Fresha fees explained for UK salons, a Bee Viral booking systems guide

Beauty & Salons

6 July 202612 min read

Fresha Fees Explained: Is It Really Free?

Is Fresha really free? Not exactly. A plain-English 2026 breakdown of every Fresha fee, from the monthly subscription to the 20% new client charge.

How much a custom booking system costs in the UK, Bee Viral booking systems

Beauty & Salons

22 June 202611 min read

How Much Does a Custom Booking System Cost in the UK?

What does a custom booking system really cost in the UK? An honest 2026 guide to off-the-shelf apps, a build into your own site, and bespoke software.

Fresha alternatives compared for UK salons in 2026, Bee Viral booking systems

Beauty & Salons

17 June 202615 min read

Fresha Alternatives UK: The Honest 2026 Comparison

Fresha isn't free anymore, and the new fees have UK salons shopping around. Here's an honest comparison of the real alternatives, and how to pick the right one.