I currently don't offer one but have been toying around with the idea once again after the last few weeks. I currently am booking over 80% by phone. Even when people are right on my site, they call.
Every page has not one but 2 'call to action' buttons. One for 'check availability' another 'book now'. We made the 2nd as we thought maybe some may be afraid they would be roped into booking when they are just looking for prices, dates.
I am not currently being asked for discounts (1-2 here their) so that is not the reason for the call rather than booking on line.
Scratching head. Maybe they just like my voice
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We are finding people know they can book online, but they call anyway. I do wonder if they just want to hear a person. I figure why give them the discount when they are calling? DH thinks we should have an ask questions fee.
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white pine said:
We are finding people know they can book online, but they call anyway. I do wonder if they just want to hear a person. I figure why give them the discount when they are calling? DH thinks we should have an ask questions fee.
Okay, so let me go to your website, I think I do follow your blog so will find it.
Yikes!
No that is not a good yikes.
how can I check availability it shows them all x-d put and immediately gives me a waiting list!
I have not even put a date in yet! Get the layout changed WHITE PINE! Let me put in the date to see what you have...
okay AND you have it in a window so it is not showing SECURE. See the comments to Copperhead...same issue:
http://www.WHITEPINE.com/reserve-online.htm
Don't give them 10%, five them $10, it sounds more real, and will give you more $ in the long run. I am sure they are more than one night, typically, aren't they?
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