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How Much Would You Pay for a Guest?
March 20, 2013
Have you ever stopped to think about how much a guest is worth? If you haven’t, you need to, especially if you do any advertising or marketing..
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Ultimate Guide to QR Codes for Restaurants
February 27, 2013
Ever wonder what those new weird looking bar codes are? Learn everything you need to know about QR codes here..
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Mobile Websites: Free & Easy To Create
February 6, 2013
Today we’re explaining mobile sites and how they can help your business. Connect with customers wherever they are: computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Two Great Tools Any Business Can Use
November 15, 2012
Today we’re going to show you two free web tools you can use to improve your business. Don’t worry, no technical skills are required. So even if you’re not particularly web-savvy, you’ll be able to use them..
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Google Hotel Finder
October 19, 2012
Google has introduced yet another product; this time it’s focused on hotels. Learn how Hotel Finder can help you get more visitors to your property.
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How to Handle Negative Online Reviews
October 1, 2012
Negative online reviews can have a big impact on your hotel or restaurant. We’ll show you how to handle them, before they hurt your business
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7 Problems with Hotel Websites
August 28, 2012
Here at National, we're constantly checking out our customers' websites. But too often we see the same mistakes being made. Make sure you’re avoiding these 7 common mistakes....
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5 Common Door Repairs
July 24, 2012
Working at a hotel, there's a good chance you'll run into a problem with a door at some point. Luckily most door problems are pretty easy to fix. Here's how you can fix 5 of the most common problems yourself and keep your building looking good....
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Cut Your Hotel's Laundry Bill in Half
July 9, 2012
Water cost for hotels can be high. Many hotels wash bed sheets, towels and other linens after each use. This is not only a waste of water, but it is also expensive...more and more guests understand the importance of saving water...It is up to hotel staff to take advantage of this awareness, and help save valuable resources...
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Google AdWords - Size Doesn't Matter
May 29, 2012
For years, independent hotels, motels and B&B's have been trying to compete against large corporate hotels to attract guests. With small marketing budgets and limited resources this was a mighty task. However, the internet has transformed the advertising industry..
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33 Ways to "Green" Your Hotel
April 18, 2012
Going green is good for the environment. We all know that. But what you might not know is that being green can actually save your hotel money. In addition, many travelers appreciate hotels and motels that utilize green practices. Here's a list of ways your hotel can be greener.
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Simple Website Design Tips for Booking More Reservations
December 7, 2011
While getting more traffic to your website is obviously important - it is only half of the equation. In this article we turn our attention from Search Engine Optimization to Conversion Optimization - the process of turning website visitors into customers.......more
How To Winterize Your Hotel
November 7, 2011
Winter is near. Making sure your property is prepared for winter emergencies will not only give you peace of mind & save you money, but will allow you and your staff to remain focused on your guests......more
How Hotels Can Rank Higher on Google
October 18, 2011
Having a website for your hotel is great and all, but if customers can't find it, it is useless. This is where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) comes in. SEO is the practice of improving internal and external aspects of your website so that your website ranks higher on search engines and is found by customers online.....more
How to Hire a Housekeeper
October 3, 2011
Let's face it–Housekeepers play an extremely important role in every hotel's success...This is why hiring a motivated, intelligent, polite housekeeping staff is vital to a hotel's success. Here are some tips & interview questions that should help you find a great housekeeping staff....more
Seven Unusual Ways to Reuse Your Old Towels
September 20, 2011
Ever wonder what to do with all your old used towels? Sure you can cut them up and use them as rags - we all know that. But I'd bet you haven't considered these unusual uses for your old towels: ...more
Does Your Hotel Offer Internet Access? It Had Better
September 14, 2011
Not only is wireless Internet access the most desired amenity, but guests have come to expect Internet access wherever they stay. Years ago, “Free Cable” and “Free HBO” were the popular hotel amenities. Today it's “Free Wi-Fi.” ...more
Sales Tax – To Pay or Not to Pay
August 29, 2011
If I order items for my business on the Internet or by catalog, and have them shipped to my business, do I need to pay sales tax?...more
Pet-Friendly = More Business
August 29, 2011
“No Pets” policies are common in the hotel industry. But maybe they shouldn't be. Not allowing pets severely limits the number of guests that hotels attract...more
Yes! Your Motel Needs a Website
August 26, 2011
People use the internet every day to find motels like yours to stay at. But if your motel doesn't have a website, people won't find it. And with today's technology, there is no reason not to have a website...more
Top 12 Most Replaced Hotel Supplies
August 26, 2011
To help hotel customers avoid costly errors, by failing to provide their guests with the necessary items, we have compiled a list of the most commonly used and replaced hotel supplies...more
Start Booking More Rooms with Google Places
August 12, 2011
If you own a hotel, motel or B&B make sure to verify your business in Google Places. It's completely FREE, easy to setup, and it is a great way to promote your business. Even if your hotel doesn't have a website, you can still take advantage of a Google Places account...more
8 Easy Ways for Your Hotel to Book More Guests
August 12, 2011
The U.S.hotel industry struggles with a harsh fact: each night, on average, 40% of its rooms go empty. Here are some ways to increase the number of rooms you book..more
Convince Guests to Choose Your Hotel
August 12, 2011
Travelers have many options when it comes to choosing a hotel. So why should they stay at your hotel?

Typical Generic Answer: “You should stay at our hotel because our staff is great, and our rooms are clean.” ..more

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