Step 1
Package the first paid step
Describe what the deposit covers, what happens next, and how the buyer should prepare.
Deposits
Take Deposits Online from a Service or Portfolio Site
Let qualified visitors pay a deposit, retainer, or consultation fee from the same site where they reviewed your work.
Start a deposit-ready siteVisual preview
Start from a site surface, not a detached checkout.
This paid path pairs well with Studio Services Website Template because the buyer sees the offer in context before paying.
Step 2
Link it from proof pages
Place deposit CTAs near services, case studies, and inquiry pages so intent stays high.
Step 3
Confirm the follow-up
Test payment confirmation, admin visibility, and buyer instructions before launch.
Useful for
Project retainers
Consultation payments
Booking deposits and paid discovery calls
Is this only for bookings?
No. Deposits can support discovery calls, retainers, project starts, paid reviews, and consultations.
Should every service require a deposit?
No. Start with the offer where payment reduces back-and-forth or qualifies the strongest leads.
Next step
Add one paid next step to the site.
Start with a reviewable public page, add the offer, and test the checkout before you send real traffic.