Quick Start

# Quick Start Welcome to RecSystems! Our AI-powered onboarding process will have your booking engine live in just a few minutes. Rex, your Rental Copilot, will analyze your business and generate a complete, customized booking website automatically. ## What to Expect RecSystems uses artificial intelligence to: - Analyze your existing website (if you have one) - Generate professional content for your booking engine - Create a custom logo and branding - Write optimized descriptions for your rental units - Launch your booking site automatically ## Before You Begin Have this information ready: - Your business name - Business location (city/state) - Brief description of what you rent - Your existing website URL (optional but recommended) ## Step 1: Choose Your Path (1 minute) When you visit [recsystems.com/start](https://recsystems.com/start), you'll see two options: ### Option A: "I Have a Website" (Recommended) Perfect if you already have a business website. Our AI will: - Analyze your existing site - Extract your business information - Understand your rental offerings - Import your branding elements **Simply enter your website URL and click "Start Analysis"** ### Option B: "Tell Us About Your Business" Choose this if you're just starting or don't have a website yet. You'll provide: - **Business Name**: Your company name - **Location**: Where you're headquartered (e.g., "Minocqua, Wisconsin") - **Description**: What you rent and what makes you unique ## Step 2: AI Analysis (2-5 minutes) ### If You Provided a Website URL: You'll see a progress screen while Rex analyzes your site: ``` Rex is analyzing your website... - Extracting business information ✓ - Understanding your rental types ✓ - Analyzing your market positioning ✓ - Generating optimized content... ``` **What's Happening Behind the Scenes:** - AI visits your website - Extracts key business information - Identifies your rental categories - Analyzes your unique selling points - Prepares customized content ### If You Chose Manual Entry: You'll proceed directly to adding your first rental unit. ## Step 3: Add Your First Rental Unit (2 minutes) Rex needs to know what you rent to optimize your booking engine. ### Select Your Fleet Type: - **Boat** - Pontoons, fishing boats, yachts - **Personal Watercraft** - Jet skis, Sea-Doos - **Snowmobile** - Sleds, snow machines - **UTV** - Side-by-sides, ATVs - **Equipment** - Construction, agricultural - **Other** - Bikes, kayaks, custom ### Provide Unit Details: ``` Fleet Name: "Pontoons" (what you call this category) Make: "Bennington" Model: "Tritoon 26'" Engine: "450 HP" Capacity: "12" (number of people) Quantity: "3" (how many units available) ``` **Pro Tip**: Be specific with make/model - Rex uses this to generate accurate, SEO-optimized descriptions! ## Step 4: Business Location (2 minutes) Complete your business profile with location details: ### Address Information: - Street address - City, State, ZIP - Country - Phone number - Support email ### Why This Matters: - Enables local SEO optimization - Shows on customer confirmations - Allows location-based features - Sets proper timezone for bookings ## Step 5: AI Content Generation (Automatic) After clicking "Build My Booking Engine", Rex springs into action! ### What Rex Creates For You: **1. Custom Logo** - Professional design based on your business - Incorporates your location and rental type - Modern, clean aesthetic **2. Optimized Content** - SEO-friendly business descriptions - Compelling rental unit descriptions - Feature lists and benefits - Local area attractions - Policies and terms **3. Marketing Copy** - Taglines and headlines - Call-to-action phrases - Email templates - Confirmation messages **4. Visual Design** - Color scheme selection - Font pairings - Layout optimization - Mobile responsiveness ## Step 6: Your Dashboard (Immediate Access) While Rex generates your content, you're taken to your dashboard where you can: ### Immediate Actions: - View your rental fleet - See the AI generation progress - Access basic settings - Invite team members ### Within 5-10 Minutes: - All AI content is generated - Your booking engine is live - Customers can make bookings - You can customize everything ## You're Live! Congratulations! Your AI-powered booking engine is ready. Customers can now: - Search available dates - Book and pay online - Receive confirmations - Access on any device ## Next Steps: Fine-Tuning ### Today (30 minutes): 1. **Review AI Content** - Check generated descriptions - Tweak any wording if needed - Upload real photos of units 2. **Connect Stripe** - Dashboard → Integrations → Stripe - Connect your account - Enable live payments 3. **Test a Booking** - Use Stripe test mode - Verify the flow works - Check email confirmations ### This Week: 1. **Add More Units** - Dashboard → Fleet → Add Unit - Upload photos - Set individual pricing 2. **Configure Pricing** - Set base rates - Add seasonal rules - Create discounts 3. **Set Availability** - Configure rental hours - Block maintenance dates - Set advance booking limits ### This Month: 1. **Enhance Your Site** - Add a custom domain - Upload better photos - Refine AI content 2. **Optimize Operations** - Set up digital waivers - Configure tax settings - Create add-on products ## Getting Help ### AI Didn't Capture Everything? No problem! Everything can be edited: - Click any text to modify - Upload your own images - Adjust all settings - Add missing information ### Need Support? - **In-App Chat**: Click the widget (bottom right) - **Email**: [email protected] - **Documentation**: You're reading it! ### Common Questions: **Q: Can I change what the AI generated?** A: Absolutely! Every piece of content is editable. **Q: How long until I can accept real bookings?** A: As soon as you connect Stripe (5 minutes). **Q: What if I have multiple locations?** A: Add them in Dashboard → Locations. **Q: Can I import existing bookings?** A: Yes! Contact support for bulk import. ## Success Metrics After your first week, you should see: - Your first test booking - Stripe connected and verified - All rental units added - Pricing configured - Team members invited ## The RecSystems Difference Unlike traditional booking systems that take weeks to set up, RecSystems uses AI to: - **Understand** your business instantly - **Generate** professional content automatically - **Design** a beautiful booking experience - **Optimize** for conversions and SEO - **Launch** in minutes, not months --- **Ready to grow your rental business?** Continue to [Daily Operations](../01-daily-operations/) to master booking management! *Questions? Rex and our support team are here to help at [email protected]*