"VOLT" Launches AI Web Production Cost Estimation Tool for Beauty Salons, Supporting Industry-Specific Requirements like Reservation System Integration and Service Menu Display

Mycat Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo), which operates the 24/7 instant web production estimation platform "VOLT" (https://volt-web.dev), has newly launched an AI web production estimation tool specialized for beauty salons.

Tool URL: https://volt-web.dev/tools/beauty-salon-estimate

Key Features of the New "AI Estimator for Beauty Salons"

This is a free web tool that allows businesses in the beauty industry, such as hair salons, esthetic salons, nail salons, and eyelash salons, to instantly get an approximate cost for creating their own website.

Input Steps (5 steps total, takes about 2 minutes):

• Step 1: Select Salon Type ── Choose from 6 types: Hair Salon/Esthetic Salon/Nail Salon/Eyelash Salon/Relaxation Salon/Complex Salon. The recommended page structure automatically changes based on the salon type.
• Step 2: Select Necessary Pages ── Choose from a checklist of pages common in the industry, such as Top Page/Service Menu/Staff Introduction/Access/Blog/Recruitment Info.
• Step 3: Select Functional Requirements ── Web reservation system integration (Hot Pepper Beauty integration/in-house reservation form), Before/After treatment gallery, coupon display function, LINE integration, Google Business Profile integration.
• Step 4: Design Direction ── Choose from three levels: Template-based/Semi-custom/Full-custom. You can optionally enter the URL of a reference site.
• Step 5: Supplementary Information ── Presence of an existing site (renewal or new creation), desired delivery date, and whether monthly maintenance and operation are needed.

Outputted Estimate Results:

1. Approximate Estimated Cost (tax excluded)

The AI instantly calculates an approximate production cost based on the entered requirements. The amount is displayed in three ranges: "minimum line ~ standard line ~ maximum line," to clearly indicate the price range.

2. Cost Breakdown by Page

Displays a list of approximate costs for each selected page. You can check items like "Top Page: ¥X to ¥Y" and "Service Menu Page: ¥X to ¥Y."

3. Additional Costs by Function

Displays the cost estimate for each additional function, such as web reservation system integration or LINE integration. The estimated amount updates in real-time when you change the selection for a function.

4. Comparison with Industry Averages

Displays its position compared to website production cost data published by Web-Kanji (average ¥825,000, median ¥434,000) (Source: Web-Kanji "Website Production Cost Survey").

Unique Challenges in Web Production for Beauty Salons

In website production for beauty salons, the following industry-specific requirements significantly affect the cost:

• Reservation System Integration: Integration with Hot Pepper Beauty is often a prerequisite, and the workload varies depending on the integration method (iFrame embedding/API integration/linking).
• Visually-focused Design: Requires image optimization and gallery functions due to the heavy use of before/after treatment photos and interior pictures.
• Smartphone Optimization: A mobile-first design is essential as the majority of appointments are booked via smartphone.
• Individual Staff Pages: For salons that allow clients to choose specific staff, individual introduction pages, specialty menus, and SNS links are required for each staff member.

With this tool, these industry-specific requirements can be input via a selection format, allowing for a more accurate estimate...