How to market/advertise a small brand new B&B?

gettingready

Thanks - that is already being offered

lvm

Having run a B&B on a short term basis I'd recommend the following:

Get on Laterooms - same commission as Booking.com
Eviivo - costs £50 per license (one off fee) and they advertise on LOADS of websites (tip: don't opt in to Laterooms here...the setup is full of faults and we had to opt out after a few weeks of using it due to several issues).
Freetobook - use this on your own website as there's 0% commission.

Getting reviews on Tripadvisor is important - I don't book anywhere with checking these.

Dogs - I'd definitely reserve some no-dog rooms as this could be a sure fire way of getting bad reviews from non-dog owning visitors.

Good luck to your daughter!

aggypanthus

I would not stay as you allow dogs .I think many people will feel the same.
I know you say she has 2 dog free rooms, but the dogs will be in the other areas and what about when the owners are having brekkie? I thinks its allienating more people than its worth, against appealing to dog owners. Lets face it, rainy day- wet dogs smell.

Try ads on ebay and gumtree.

lincroft1710

Unfortunately according to the OP's other thread, the business has now ceased trading.

greenface

A thousand niches and it just happens to be your niche . Dogs, Golf, Fishing, Walking, Bird watching, Dogging, Cooking it really doesnt matter what people want to go away for its a chance for them to be better off staying at your daughters B&B than the one down the road. Selling just info on eBay will get views and cost very little . A web site linked to your facebook, twitter and ebay account helps . Word of mouth is always the best. Discounts & late deals off season brings people in to spreads the word. Forums like this have helped me. (Ive had at least a dozen bookings through here & theyve become Facebook friends and their friends are now booking ) See how ive turned this around onto me and mine. Its always looking for advertising and promotion of what you have . Oh im leaving it on anyway .. Just read Lincrofts post hahaha Wales anyone