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Thanks EmptyNest. Taking some time to dig out from under all this white, and to peruse WP themes mentioned and this latest that you've sent! I'll be back... likely a tad confused... But less overwhelmed than when I started! ( I'm hoping!)

Yes, I'd do it... but I'd be convinced the lady was a total nut job and I would tip toe passed her room each and every time.

I agree with the TA banner... visually (at least blend the color) but I know why they went that route. There are well over 100 B&B's in Newport alone, and Newport isn't a big town, and that doesn't include all the hotels... Having taken number 1 when they are not the most expensive (or even...

The widget used to display the rooms - is that custom too do you think?

Aw! Very helpful! I can see it is wordpress - though what theme...isn't clear to me...

oops! Sorry! More caffeine needed! http://www.cliffsideinn.com/

So I have found a site I think is beautiful (doesn't hurt that the house is spectacular...lol) Wondering if anyone recognizes the basic theme? In particular on the rooms page I love the way the rooms scroll through as you roll over the widget displayed in the teal bar...(part way down on the...

Okay... newbie with some of the terms -- CMS? Help a gal out here Jon. I wasn't crazy about the web design the b&b went with either... I did notice that many of his sites say in "affiliation with" and am wondering why that terminology?

I didn't hate the design, and tried to keep in mind that he is trying to show off his skills... but I didn't know what was navigable and what was just... well...there. The logo's down the bottom... are they his or....? They don't connect to anything. And what's "justice" got to do with...

Ah, my take is similar...may be high tech and all the rage -- but not user friendly when you have to go offsite and google his portfolio pieces to take a look at his work. I saw that too -- that the other B&B has a web designer's name -- just not his, (which is why I had asked do you have to...

Alrighty then: http://jarthur-co.com/

I think his website is probably cutting edge (but not intuitive for me, I found it a bit confusing). And then seeing his code out, was like seeing a bride with a green slip peeking out from under a white gown. (cause that ain't supposed to happen)

Can I post the url here - not taboo? Or should I pm it? I would love some opinions on what's what here. Because even with the barter - that's a lot of energy and rooms wasted if the site isn't popping at the end of it! Meantime, I have a folder ready to grab a word press theme and give it a...

So, I've talked to a guy, and he talks a good game... but is he any good? Major inducement - he is willing to barter ... they say you get what you "pay" for and in this case it is about $5,000 with photo's but how do I know if he can produce..? His own website does not show up on the first two...

Hey all, I am considering farming out the website and am wondering what the norms are for this, I know there will be some variance from place to place but in general terms -- for a B&B website: Cost of designing? Cost of maintaining? Do you give the designer money up front (a portion as you...

Ah I meant Paypal Here (connects to ipad, phone) - like square. Amazon is rolling one out too. Still looking into what to do on site for deposits... Guys, just want to say this is great! I've been overwhelmed and dreading this particular task over for a while now - the kind of dreading where...

Happykeeper - Got it! (note to self: Stalk EmptyNest posts!) lol Madeleine, I get a ton of calls from people wanting to talk to me about my (nonexistent) merchant acct. really pushy types...I'm guessing these are from some of those awful processors! One was even pushing to come by the house...

Thanks all! Madeline your point is well taken.... On the business end of things, this place is still back in 1975! Working on taking credit cards for the first time ever - but i don't have enough facility with the current site (all html code) to bring real time booking to the site....heck I...

Just thought I should jump in and say hello! I've been lurking for about a week and thought it was time to get my feet wet and begin my innkeeper education :) The inn has been in the family since 1975 but I just took over management this year: my 2ndlife, if you will. So far I have managed to...