INTERVIEW: Appoints.cz – Connecting Local Services and Growing Green

Appoints.cz is a modern marketplace designed to connect customers with local service providers quickly and effortlessly.

With user-friendly filters, diverse categories, and a seamless reservation system, it simplifies the process for customers while empowering vendors with personalized profiles and tools to grow their businesses. Every completed order also contributes to tree planting in collaboration with Sázíme Česko, making Appoints.cz a platform with a purpose.

To understand the vision behind this innovative platform, we spoke with Rufat Gafarov, Co-founder of Appoints.cz, about its features, future plans, and environmental impact.

A Vision for Simplicity and Connection

Q: What inspired you to create Appoints.cz?

Rufat: We created Appoints.cz because finding local service providers can be surprisingly difficult, especially if you need someone who speaks your language. To solve this, we introduced a language filter alongside other practical features, making it easier than ever to find the right provider and book their services.

Features That Make a Difference

Q: What features does Appoints.cz currently offer, and how does it benefit users?

Rufat: For vendors, we provide personalized profiles tailored to their selected categories. They can showcase their services, set pricing, add employees, chat with clients, and share photos. Vendors can enhance visibility by adding business hours, Instagram links, or a website link. Customer ratings also help build trust and credibility.

For customers, Appoints.cz streamlines the search for service providers. Filters and categories make it easy to narrow down options, while the reservation system allows quick bookings. Customers can chat with vendors to clarify their needs, upload photos for more detailed requests, and, in some cases, negotiate prices.

Standing Out from the Crowd

Q: How is Appoints.cz different from other platforms?

Rufat: Appoints.cz focuses on small businesses and freelancers. Our commitment to sustainability sets us apart. Every completed order supports tree planting in the Czech Republic through our partnership with Sázíme Česko. In just two months, we’ve planted 20 trees, and we’re just getting started.

Looking Ahead

Q: What are your plans for future improvements?

Rufat: We’re working on several exciting features. Vendors will soon have access to a calendar widget to integrate on their websites as a booking button. We’re also introducing Google authentication for easier sign-ups and implementing UI improvements for a smoother user experience.

One major addition is a bidding system where customers can post requests, and vendors can bid to fulfill them. We’re also developing a payment system for vendors. These updates are just a few of the ways we’re enhancing the platform.

Positive Feedback and Future Goals

Q: What kind of feedback have you received so far?

Rufat: The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Users have shared constructive suggestions, and we’re actively incorporating them into the platform. It’s encouraging to see how much people value what we’re building.

Q: Where do you see Appoints.cz in the next five years?

Rufat: Our goal is to keep evolving with new features while maintaining a positive environmental impact. We aim to plant even more trees and explore AI integration to connect vendors and customers seamlessly. We want Appoints.cz to become the go-to platform for local services and a leader in sustainability.

Advice for Service Providers

Q: Any advice for service providers considering joining Appoints.cz?

Rufat: Write a detailed description of your services. Our search system uses this to connect you with customers, which also improves SEO. Upload high-quality photos—at least five—to attract more customers. Linking your Instagram, website, or other platforms to your profile increases credibility and visibility.