FitStudio Booking MVP
Rapid proof-of-concept that validated online booking demand for a local fitness studio in just 1 week using open-source tools, proving business viability before larger investment.
Project Overview
Lean startup approach to validate business assumptions with minimal investment before committing to full-scale development.
📋Project Details
- ClientLocal Fitness Studio
- IndustryFitness & Wellness
- Project Duration1 week
- Team Size1 Developer
- Project TypeProof of Concept MVP
- Launch DateQ2 2024
🎯MVP Goals
- Validate Demand✓ 85% Adoption
- Test Booking Flow✓ User-Friendly
- Gather Feedback✓ 50 Beta Users
- Prove ROI✓ Cost-Effective
- Low-Risk Testing✓ $2K Investment
- Quick Validation✓ 1 Week Build
The Challenge
A local fitness studio wanted to test online booking demand without the risk and expense of traditional custom development.
Primary Challenge
The studio owner wanted to validate whether members would actually use online booking before investing $50K+ in a full system. They needed proof-of-concept to test user behavior, gather feedback, and confirm business viability with minimal risk and cost.
Uncertain Market Demand
Unknown whether members would prefer online booking over traditional phone-based scheduling system.
Limited Budget
Small local business couldn't afford $50K+ custom development without proven demand and ROI validation.
Time Pressure
Needed quick validation before competitor opened similar studio with modern booking system.
Risk Aversion
First-time tech investment for traditional business owner who needed low-risk approach to test digital transformation.
Our MVP Strategy
We built a minimal viable product focused solely on core booking functionality to validate assumptions quickly and cheaply.
MVP Core Features
- Simple class schedule display with availability
- Basic member registration via Google Forms
- One-click booking confirmation system
- Automated email confirmations and reminders
- Basic analytics on booking patterns
- Simple mobile-responsive interface
- Manual payment processing (initial validation)
- Direct feedback collection from users
MVP Validation Strategy
- Start with 50 existing members as beta testers
- A/B test booking flow against phone system
- Track actual usage vs stated preferences
- Collect detailed user feedback via surveys
- Measure time savings for staff and members
- Test peak usage scenarios during busy periods
- Validate willingness to use digital payments
- Document feature requests for future development
Open-Source MVP Components
Simple, cost-effective tools focused on core validation rather than comprehensive features.
Basic Booking Interface
Simple schedule display built with Supabase database and vanilla HTML/CSS showing class times, instructor, and available spots.
Member Registration
Google Forms for initial member sign-up with basic info collection, automatically feeding into Supabase database for tracking.
Automated Notifications
n8n workflows for sending booking confirmations, class reminders, and cancellation notifications via email automatically.
Basic Analytics
Simple dashboard showing booking patterns, popular classes, and member engagement built with Supabase queries and Chart.js.
Open-Source MVP Stack
Cost-effective, proven tools focused on rapid development and easy maintenance.
Backend Database
- Supabase (Free Tier)
- PostgreSQL
- Real-time Updates
- Row Level Security
- REST API
Frontend
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Bootstrap (Free)
- Chart.js
- Responsive Design
- Progressive Enhancement
Automation
- n8n (Self-hosted)
- Email Workflows
- Data Syncing
- Scheduled Tasks
- Form Processing
User Interface
- Google Forms
- Gmail Integration
- Google Sheets
- Calendar Integration
- Mobile Responsive
Hosting
- Netlify (Free Tier)
- CDN Delivery
- HTTPS Security
- Custom Domain
- Form Handling
Analytics
- Google Analytics
- Supabase Dashboard
- Custom Event Tracking
- User Behavior Analysis
- Conversion Metrics
Validation Results
Clear proof-of-concept success that justified investment in full-scale development.
From concept to live MVP in 7 days, proving rapid validation methodology.
Minimal cost for maximum learning, including hosting, tools, and development time.
42 out of 50 beta members actively used online booking within first week.
Members preferred online booking over phone calls for future reservations.
Reduced phone-based booking administration allowing focus on member service.
Proved business case for $10K full system development with clear payback period.
"For just $2K and one week, Algometis proved our members actually wanted online booking. The data gave us confidence to invest in the full system. Best $2K we ever spent - it prevented a potentially costly mistake and showed us exactly what features members really want."
Need to Validate Your Business Idea?
Let's build a low-risk MVP to test your assumptions before major investment. Validate demand, gather feedback, and prove ROI with minimal cost.
FitStudio Booking MVP
Rapid proof-of-concept that validated online booking demand for a local fitness studio in just 1 week using open-source tools, proving business viability before larger investment.
Project Overview
Lean startup approach to validate business assumptions with minimal investment before committing to full-scale development.
📋Project Details
- ClientLocal Fitness Studio
- IndustryFitness & Wellness
- Project Duration1 week
- Team Size1 Developer
- Project TypeProof of Concept MVP
- Launch DateQ2 2024
🎯MVP Goals
- Validate Demand✓ 85% Adoption
- Test Booking Flow✓ User-Friendly
- Gather Feedback✓ 50 Beta Users
- Prove ROI✓ Cost-Effective
- Low-Risk Testing✓ $2K Investment
- Quick Validation✓ 1 Week Build
The Challenge
A local fitness studio wanted to test online booking demand without the risk and expense of traditional custom development.
Primary Challenge
The studio owner wanted to validate whether members would actually use online booking before investing $50K+ in a full system. They needed proof-of-concept to test user behavior, gather feedback, and confirm business viability with minimal risk and cost.
Uncertain Market Demand
Unknown whether members would prefer online booking over traditional phone-based scheduling system.
Limited Budget
Small local business couldn't afford $50K+ custom development without proven demand and ROI validation.
Time Pressure
Needed quick validation before competitor opened similar studio with modern booking system.
Risk Aversion
First-time tech investment for traditional business owner who needed low-risk approach to test digital transformation.
Our MVP Strategy
We built a minimal viable product focused solely on core booking functionality to validate assumptions quickly and cheaply.
MVP Core Features
- Simple class schedule display with availability
- Basic member registration via Google Forms
- One-click booking confirmation system
- Automated email confirmations and reminders
- Basic analytics on booking patterns
- Simple mobile-responsive interface
- Manual payment processing (initial validation)
- Direct feedback collection from users
MVP Validation Strategy
- Start with 50 existing members as beta testers
- A/B test booking flow against phone system
- Track actual usage vs stated preferences
- Collect detailed user feedback via surveys
- Measure time savings for staff and members
- Test peak usage scenarios during busy periods
- Validate willingness to use digital payments
- Document feature requests for future development
Open-Source MVP Components
Simple, cost-effective tools focused on core validation rather than comprehensive features.
Basic Booking Interface
Simple schedule display built with Supabase database and vanilla HTML/CSS showing class times, instructor, and available spots.
Member Registration
Google Forms for initial member sign-up with basic info collection, automatically feeding into Supabase database for tracking.
Automated Notifications
n8n workflows for sending booking confirmations, class reminders, and cancellation notifications via email automatically.
Basic Analytics
Simple dashboard showing booking patterns, popular classes, and member engagement built with Supabase queries and Chart.js.
Open-Source MVP Stack
Cost-effective, proven tools focused on rapid development and easy maintenance.
Backend Database
- Supabase (Free Tier)
- PostgreSQL
- Real-time Updates
- Row Level Security
- REST API
Frontend
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Bootstrap (Free)
- Chart.js
- Responsive Design
- Progressive Enhancement
Automation
- n8n (Self-hosted)
- Email Workflows
- Data Syncing
- Scheduled Tasks
- Form Processing
User Interface
- Google Forms
- Gmail Integration
- Google Sheets
- Calendar Integration
- Mobile Responsive
Hosting
- Netlify (Free Tier)
- CDN Delivery
- HTTPS Security
- Custom Domain
- Form Handling
Analytics
- Google Analytics
- Supabase Dashboard
- Custom Event Tracking
- User Behavior Analysis
- Conversion Metrics
Validation Results
Clear proof-of-concept success that justified investment in full-scale development.
From concept to live MVP in 7 days, proving rapid validation methodology.
Minimal cost for maximum learning, including hosting, tools, and development time.
42 out of 50 beta members actively used online booking within first week.
Members preferred online booking over phone calls for future reservations.
Reduced phone-based booking administration allowing focus on member service.
Proved business case for $10K full system development with clear payback period.
"For just $2K and one week, Algometis proved our members actually wanted online booking. The data gave us confidence to invest in the full system. Best $2K we ever spent - it prevented a potentially costly mistake and showed us exactly what features members really want."
Need to Validate Your Business Idea?
Let's build a low-risk MVP to test your assumptions before major investment. Validate demand, gather feedback, and prove ROI with minimal cost.