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Name: Olaf

Sunday, December 05, 2004

Bed and Breakfast map and directions

As a bed and breakfast owner, how can you help reduce stress of your guests on the way to your accommodation after a long day of traveling? Easy, never and I mean NEVER point them from your website to a route planner. Most of these route planners provide a map which points to a different location instead of your address. Even the description results in big nonsense. Write your own route map that is double-checked by your self and others. Start at a main direction, show them the easiest way. Write in short terms. Use the same content as it is written on mileage and guide signs. Do not mention street names, its impossible and also dangerous to search for street signs while driving a car. Use general words like "turn right, turn left, and second crossing" together with permanent, well visible constructions like traffic lights. Use a separate webpage that is designed for printing. Use big sized fonts that are easy to read in a car or on a motorcycle. Not every guest arrives by car. Also provide a description for arriving by plane, bike or train. After welcome your guests ask them "how did you find us". I'm sure you will be happy with the answer and the work you have done.

1 Comments:

Blogger John said...

You can see how I display directions on my bed and breakfast website: http://www.bedbreakfastmarlow.co.uk/

12:19 PM  

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