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Introducing Tagnovate: Link-in-Bio with AI, Bookings & NFC

#startup #buildinpublic #ai #productivity

Tagnovate = Link-in-bio + AI chatbot + Booking system + NFC cards. All in one.

What is Tagnovate?

Tagnovate is a link-in-bio platform that goes beyond static links.

Instead of just listing your links, Tagnovate gives your visitors:

  • An AI assistant that answers their questions instantly
  • A booking system that schedules appointments automatically
  • A digital showroom for your portfolio, menu, or catalog
  • NFC cards that share everything with one tap

Think of it as upgrading from a digital business card to a digital employee.

The Problem We're Solving

Traditional link-in-bio tools do one thing: organize links.

That's useful, but it leaves gaps:

What Visitors Want What Link-in-Bio Tools Do
Answers to questions Nothing — they have to DM you
Book an appointment Redirect to another tool
See your work Open another link
Save your contact Screenshot or forget

The result? Visitors leave without taking action. You lose potential customers.

Some numbers that highlight the problem:

  • 78% of customers buy from whoever responds first
  • Average response time to a new lead is 47 hours
  • 88% of paper business cards are thrown away within a week

We built Tagnovate to close these gaps.

What Tagnovate Does

1. AI Chatbot — Your 24/7 Assistant

Upload your documents (rate cards, FAQs, menus, policies) and the AI learns your business.

When visitors ask questions like:

  • "What are your prices?"
  • "Do you offer refunds?"
  • "What's included in the package?"

The AI answers instantly. Accurately. Any time of day.

How it works:

  • You upload PDFs or paste text
  • AI processes and understands the content
  • Visitors chat and get immediate answers
  • You save hours on repetitive questions

Best for: Freelancers, coaches, hotels, restaurants, service businesses

2. Smart Bookings — No More Back-and-Forth

A complete scheduling system built into your bio link.

Features:

  • Real-time availability display
  • Google Calendar sync (prevents double-booking)
  • Automatic timezone conversion
  • Email confirmations and reminders
  • Buffer time between appointments
  • Multiple booking types (15-min call, 1-hour session, etc.)

Visitors pick a time, book instantly, and both of you get calendar invites.

Best for: Consultants, tutors, salons, sales professionals

3. Digital Showroom — Your Work, Beautifully Displayed

Showcase your portfolio, menu, or catalog directly on your page.

Options:

  • Photo Galleries — Grid layouts for portfolios and products
  • PDF Catalogs — Flip-through menus, brochures, lookbooks
  • Room Tours — Multi-image galleries for properties or venues

Update once, and it's live everywhere. No reprinting. No broken links.

Best for: Photographers, restaurants, real estate agents, artists

4. NFC Hardware — Tap and Share

Physical cards and stands that open your Tagnovate page with one tap.

Products:

  • Bamboo & Walnut Cards — Eco-friendly NFC business cards
  • Countertop Stands — For tables, reception desks, checkout counters

No app required. Works with any modern smartphone. The card stays the same; what it links to can be updated anytime.

Best for: Networking, restaurants, hotels, retail stores

Who Is Tagnovate For?

Industry Primary Use Case
Freelancers & Agencies AI answers rate/service questions, books discovery calls
Coaches & Consultants Pre-qualify leads, automate scheduling
Hotels & Airbnbs 24/7 AI concierge, reduce front desk calls
Restaurants & Cafes Digital menus, instant updates, table-side NFC
Real Estate Property galleries, viewing bookings, after-hours AI
Beauty & Wellness Service booking, portfolio showcase
Tutors & Teachers Student scheduling, parent FAQ handling

Early Results

From our beta users:

Metric Impact
Response time Under 10 seconds (vs. hours manually)
Support/reception calls 40% reduction
Average order value 15% increase
Time saved weekly 10+ hours
Booking no-shows 35% reduction

Tech Stack

For those interested in what's under the hood:

  • Backend: Rust + Axum
  • Frontend: SolidStart
  • Database: PostgreSQL + pgvector
  • AI: RAG architecture with OpenAI
  • Payments: Stripe
  • Email: Resend

Built for performance, especially for AI workloads where response time matters.

Pricing

Checkout our pricing structure

NFC hardware sold separately.

What's Coming Next

Q1 2025:

  • Two-way Google Calendar sync
  • Team/multi-user accounts
  • Analytics dashboard

Q2 2025:

  • Zapier and Make integrations
  • WhatsApp chatbot integration
  • Custom domains

Q3 2025:

  • Mobile app for booking management
  • Lead scoring and insights
  • Public API

Later:

  • More NFC hardware options
  • White-label for agencies
  • CRM integrations

Try It Free

Tagnovate is live and free to start.

What you get on the free plan:

  • AI chatbot (limited training)
  • Basic booking system
  • 3 gallery sections
  • Tagnovate branding

No credit card required. Setup takes about 5 minutes.

→ tagnovate.com

Feedback Welcome

We're actively building and would love to hear from you:

  • What features would you need?
  • What's missing?
  • What would make you switch from your current tool?

Drop a comment or reach out directly. We read everything.

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Thanks for reading. Looking forward to your feedback.

— Mayuresh
Founder, Tagnovate

Tags: #buildinpublic #saas #ai #startup #indiehackers #linkintree #productivity

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