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Lanier discounted directory fee

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:10pm
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Just got an email with a renewal rate that is $135 (vs the $159 it usually is). Basically saying that 'times are tough for innkeepers' budgets, we want you back, here's an incentive.'

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Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:14pm in reply to Original Topic #16648TOP

Wow, I wonder how they can do that, but another major directory can't? Hmmmm....

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:21pm in reply to Original Topic #16649TOP

Maybe Lanier doesn't offer the same services.  I noticed in my area none of the b & b's are listed anymore.  They just let all the subscriptions expire. 

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:25pm in reply to comment 16649 #16653TOP

I just did a check for my area. Lanier is the #1 slot after Google local. So they've done something in marketing for this area. And I'm one of the 'missing' B&B's.

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:25pm in reply to Original Topic #16652TOP

There is one directory - can't remember now, that had a discount price (about $20 off) for renewals after the 1st year, it could have been Lanier and that they are bringing it back.   Not a bad incentive to keep loyal clients.  Just like when B&B's give loyal guests a discount for coming back. 

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:26pm in reply to comment 16652 #16654TOP

I think bnbfinder does that.

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 8:30pm in reply to comment 16652 #16672TOP

bbonline discounts their rate after the first year.

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Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 9:40pm in reply to comment 16672 #16682TOP

swirt wrote:

bbonline discounts their rate after the first year.

Oops. Thought it was the other guys.

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 10:43pm in reply to comment 16682 #16699TOP

It might be them too...not sure.

Posted on: Wed, 10/08/2008 - 6:44pm in reply to Original Topic #16660TOP

LanierBB brought me no bookings, altho I liked the directory fine enough.  The directory, not the selling of furniture and other addtl irritations she pawns onto innkeepers.  I let mine lapse this year after 2 years with it.

Posted on: Thu, 10/09/2008 - 9:14am in reply to Original Topic #16727TOP

 She does not show on the first page under searches for Charlottesville Bed and Breakfast either way, and only now is starting to show at the bottom of the first page for Charlottesville B&B so she is not worth it to me. 

Riki

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