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Nobody Books Accommodation?

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All accommodation has rooms and beds so unless yours are really, really special, who cares?
So don’t waste your money advertising your rooms. It’s probably on your website anyway.

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So think like your customer. Where they want to go and what they want to do is far more important to them and because everybody has to stay somewhere, accommodation is a necessary add-on. Nobody books accommodation just for the sake of it.

So, to get people to stay at your place you have to get found and the best way to do this is to be helpful, and the more helpful you are, the more likely they will stay on your website, and that’s where you tell them how great your accommodation is.

Say how beautiful your area is, what goes on, what visitors can do and what special deals you’ve arranged with local businesses, restaurants, pubs, taxis etc.  Do you offer bikes, or does someone nearby?
And don’t forget convenience. It’s high on everyone’s list these days.

Instead of saying you have beautifully furnished rooms with comfortable beds, promote your area because when you’re helpful you’re already half way to getting them to stay with you.

So don’t compete with other hotels, hostels, B&Bs or whatever. Get people to visit your website. That’s where you do your selling.

Don’t be lucky, be clever.

Checkout Traveljunkies here and see what small businesses around the world are offering, and remember, you don’t have to pay to advertise. It’s free for as long as you want.

Cheers
Cliff
Traveljunkies 

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Does Your Router Need A Reboot?

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How to Reboot Your Router the Correct Way

Having Wi-Fi connection issues? Fix the problem by rebooting your router. 
Here’s how to do it the proper way.

Why You Might Need to Reboot Your Router.
There are many reasons why you need to reboot your home network router, such as

> If your internet runs slowly, a reboot may speed things up.
> Rebooting can also help clear any memory or CPU usage issues affecting your router’s performance.
> If you recently installed a new router or made changes to your network, a reboot may be necessary to apply the changes.
> If you’re experiencing frequent disconnections, a reboot may help stabilize your connection.
> When you have trouble connecting to certain websites or online services, it can clear any DNS cache issues.
> If your router has been on for a long time, a reboot can help refresh its performance.
> It can also help if you’re experiencing problems with your wireless signal.

To do a proper reboot of your router, you should take the following steps.

Step 1: Unplug the Router From the Power Source
Step 2: Reboot Using the Reset Button
Step 3. Sign in to Your Router’s Admin and Change Your Password
Step 4: Check the Ethernet Cable
Step 5: Move the Router to a Different Location
Step 6: Get a New Router

Thanks to Sammy Ekeran
https://www.makeuseof.com/reboot-router-correct-way/

Cliff Chapman
Traveljunkies

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North London Walks

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Thanks to A Lady in London

From Hampstead to Islington, my north London walks span neighborhoods, parks, canals, and other exciting places in the city.

Some will take you down high streets and through markets, and others will whisk you away to villages and green spaces.

Whatever your tastes, there’s a self-guided walking tour in north London that will suit your preferences and let you explore more of the Big Smoke’s most beloved neighborhoods.

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New Partner

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Having watched many presentations by Chris Cardell of Cardell Media, a global digital marketing agency who provide web design and management services, we’ve just partnered up with them to bring our www.traveljunkies.com website up to date and help our marketing for the next two years.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Cliff
Traveljunkies 
14 Jan 2021

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Marketing For Free

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Many Businesses Won’t Survive The Crisis. Don’t Be One Of Them

The biggest mistake a business can make is to stop marketing, especially in difficult times.

Marketing can be a cost, but it doesn’t have to be.

Remember your customers are your greatest asset. Don’t ignore them.

Many businesses that survived recessions in the past have gone on to thrive because they were well placed to take advantage when the hard times were over, and that is particularly true in the leisure industry.

When people have struggled and had to cut back, booking a holiday is often high on their list. Will you be ready to serve them? If they’ve booked with you before, will they remember you?

I have followed Chris Cardell for many years. He is a world renowned authority on entrepreneur success and has run a webinar showing 10 ways to do marketing for free.
I would urge you to watch it.

His presentation included:

1.  Online Videos. Video marketing is one of the most effective ways to market your business, and it’s free and easy to do, even if you’ve never done it before.

2. Email Marketing. Send emails regularly, talk to your customers like they are your friends and don’t ignore the current situation. And use your lists.

3. Events. Do an event such as a webinar, an online meeting or a video call etc. There are several ways to keep in touch.

4. Referrals.  Don’t just let them happen, ask for them. People love to connect and comment. This is why TripAdvisor and Social Media channels like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are so popular.

5. Joint Ventures. Look for joint ventures not only in the leisure and travel sectors but elsewhere where other businesses could have access to people you want to target.

6. Telephone Marketing. When was the last time you called your customers and asked them how things are going? They will remember your call when they start looking for holidays.

7. Social Media. This might seem obvious, but how effectively do you use it? How often do you post on Facebook,. How many groups do you belong to? Do you have a Blog and post regularly? You have the time now that you’ve never had before.

8. Upsells and Affiliate Marketing. What can you add to increase the value of your product or service? Can you add or include other people’s products and services in your offerings?

9. PR. Articles or interviews in the media are great ways to get free marketing often to people you wouldn’t normally target. It doesn’t need to be selling but passing on your knowledge about things and places that would be interesting to others.

10. Split Testing. What is working and how can you improve it?  Testing is something everybody talks about but we never have the time to do it. Well you do now.

Watch Chris Cardell’s presentation here

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