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Declining Visit Frequency

Proactively reach out to clients whose booking gaps are getting longer before they lapse entirely.

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Quick Answer

Declining Visit Frequency identifies clients whose time between appointments is gradually increasing, signalling potential churn before it happens. Proactive outreach at this stage, when the pattern is shifting but the client has not fully lapsed, is the most cost-effective retention strategy.

The Problem

Clients rarely leave overnight. The pattern is almost always a gradual decline: 4 weeks between visits becomes 5, then 6, then 8, then they are gone. By the time you notice they have lapsed, the habit is broken. Catching the trend while it is still forming is exponentially more effective than trying to win them back later.

The Strategy

Monitor the trend in booking gaps per client. When someone who used to visit every 4 weeks starts stretching to 5-6 weeks, trigger a caring check-in. The conversation is not about rebooking; it is about understanding what changed.

Data Insight

Compare average gap between the last 3 appointments to the overall historical average per client. Flag anyone with a 25%+ increase.

How to Execute

Step-by-step guide to running a Declining Visit Frequency campaign

1

Calculate frequency trends

For each client, compare their average gap between their last 3 appointments to their historical average. A 25%+ increase signals declining frequency.

2

Trigger proactive outreach

Send a caring, non-accusatory message: "Hi Sarah, we noticed it has been a little longer than usual since Bella's last visit. We just wanted to check in and see if everything is okay."

3

Listen for the reason

If they respond, listen carefully. Common reasons: financial pressure, schedule changes, a bad experience, or their pet's needs changed. Adapt your response accordingly.

4

Offer flexibility, not discounts

Instead of discounting, offer scheduling flexibility: different times, different team members, or adjusted service length.

5

Monitor the outcome

Track whether declining-frequency clients stabilise, continue declining, or lapse entirely after your outreach.

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ChatGPT Prompt

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You are a marketing expert for "{businessName}". Create a caring outreach sequence for clients whose visit frequency is declining. Include: 1) Initial check-in email (caring, not pushy) 2) Follow-up for clients who cite financial reasons 3) Follow-up for clients who cite scheduling issues. British English. Brand colour: {brandColour}, font: {fontFamily}.

Canva Design Brief

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Create educational social media content for "{businessName}" about why regular grooming matters for pet health. Not a direct campaign, but content that reminds clients of the importance of consistency. Brand colour: {brandColour}, font: {fontFamily}.

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Do this inside Petboost

Petboost detects declining frequency before you notice

pro plan
  • Automatic booking frequency trend analysis per client
  • Early warning when a regular client starts stretching their gaps
  • One-tap caring check-in email with the pet name filled in
  • Historical frequency charts in the Customers deep dive
  • Compare frequency trends across your entire client base
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