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Introducing Instant Access: MyPetParlor App's New Self-Service Sign Up

Published on 12th November, 2024

Transform your pet care business with MyPetParlor App's new instant sign-up process. Create your account in minutes, enjoy a 30-day free trial, and access all premium features immediately. No more waiting โ€“ start growing your business today!

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Scaling the MyPetParlor App Ecosystem: Intelligent Routing, Self-Service Onboarding, and a Modernised Web App Architecture

Published on 29th October, 2024

Discover MyPetParlor App's latest updates: dual-theme dashboard with dark mode, intelligent routing, and self-service onboarding. This modern design boosts scalability, enhances user experience, and offers providers a streamlined, personalised platform.

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Transforming the MyPetParlor App API to a global and scalable API

Published on 24th October, 2024

MyPetParlor App transforms its API architecture to support multi-tenancy and regional deployments through a stamp-based design, enabling scalable Firebase resource management and paving the way for new product offerings like e-commerce.

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Why Your Pet Care Business Needs a Refund Policy (And How to Create One with MyPetParlor App)

Published on 30th July, 2024

In the world of pet care, building trust with your customers is paramount. At MyBusiness App, we understand the importance of transparency and customer satisfaction, which is why we've introduced a new feature: the ability to set a refund policy.

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Harness the Power of Data-Driven Insights: Introducing Our Advanced Booking Reporting Features

Published on 2nd May, 2024

A brand-new Reporting page designed to provide you, as business owners and administrators, with comprehensive insights into your booking data. Leveraging advanced reporting capabilities, empowering you to make informed decisions and drive business growth.

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MyPetParlor App Completes Major Azure Migration for Multi-Tenant Support, Scaling, and Regional Expansion

Published on 1st April, 2024

In a move to optimise for multi-tenant support, improve scalability, and prepare for future regional deployments, the MyPetParlor App team has successfully completed a massive migration of its Azure infrastructure.

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MyPetParlor App Database Scales to Millions of Customers with Row-Based Sharding Architecture

Published on 17th March, 2024

On March 16th, 2024, between 12:00 AM and 2:00 AM UTC, the MyPetParlor App underwent scheduled maintenance. This critical migration breaks through previous scalability limits, allowing the MyPetParlor App to efficiently serve over 1 million customers.

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MyPetParlor App Completes Consolidation of Databases for Enhanced Efficiency and Performance

Published on 21st February, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of Information Technology (IT), we face a multitude of challenges ranging from managing costs and ensuring security to meeting ever-evolving business objectives. IT strategies often involve consolidating databases and systems.

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MyPetParlor App's Simplified and Fairer Pricing

Published on 13th February, 2024

We're excited to announce significant changes to the MyPetParlor App's pricing structure, aimed at making our services more accessible, transparent, and fair for all our valued pet parlor partners. We continuously strive to evolve our offerings.

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Feature Update 003: Export Your Customer Data with Ease!

Published on 9th February, 2024

A new enhancement designed to empower you with greater control and flexibility over your data. Introducing the ability to export your data as CSV or Excel Spreadsheet files and making it simpler than ever to manage your information effectively.

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Feature Update 002: Making Booking Transactions Easier with Paystack Integration

Published on 31st January, 2024

We're excited to bring you Feature Update 002, designed to enhance your booking experience by seamlessly integrating Paystack into our portal. This update introduces the Paystack Information card, providing you with a way to understand your details.

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Feature Update 001: Streamlining Your Experience - Adding or Removing a Pet from Existing Bookings

Published on 21st December, 2023

In our commitment to continually enhance your user experience, we are thrilled to announce Feature Update 001, a significant advancement in our services. We introduce the ability to seamlessly add or remove a pet from an existing booking.

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Scaling New Heights? To Azure Cosmos DB. Another Migration.

Published on 1st November, 2023

On the 16th of May, a mere 6 months ago, we were announcing our migration to what we thought would be the โ€œnext-generationโ€ database to scale the MyPetParlor App. Little did we know that would only last 6 months before we moved back to Azure Cosmos DB.

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๐Ÿพ Embrace Effortless Pet Parlor Management with Our New 'Calendar' Views! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Published on 7th September, 2023

We're wagging our tails with excitement to introduce you to a feature that'll make managing your pet grooming appointments a breeze โ€“ the fresh and fantastic 'Calendar' views in the MyPetParlor app! ๐Ÿ“…๐ŸŽ‰

Hero image for article with title: Scaling New Heights: Empowering South African Pet Parlors with Next-Gen Data Platforms

Scaling New Heights: Empowering South African Pet Parlors with Next-Gen Data Platforms

Published on 16th May, 2023

Scaling and optimizing databases are crucial steps for businesses to stay competitive in today's fast-paced digital landscape. We delve into the transformative journey of MyPetParlor App, a South African-based comprehensive booking SaaS app.

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MyBusiness App moving forward with Microsoft for Startups' Founders Hub

Published on 9th March, 2023

Despite being vital to innovation and growth, by some estimates, over 90% of startups will go out of business in their first year. Microsoft Startups Founders Hub and its benefits will go a long way to ensuring MyBusiness App thrives this year.

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More ways to reward your customer - New Discount Voucher Features

Published on 2nd March, 2023

We have updated our Voucher subsystem to support the new kinds of feature that will allow the parlor owner to have full control over all discount vouchers that can be issued.

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Introducing MyPetParlor App

Published on 1st March, 2023

Introducing MyPetParlor App. The MyPetParlor App provides a branded app for your customers that links to your own business' web portal to digitally manage your pet parlor.

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