Name of your website? (NOT url, http://etc)Structured Property Advertising
Your name?
Jo Menshin
Your Location (city, etc)
Cardiff, wales UK
When did you start your website and why?
I started my website three years ago. As a property owner I was frustrated at the lack of good websites on which to advertise my holiday rental property.
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
We offer property owners the opportunity to maximise the potential of their holiday rental property by reaching a worldwide audience. Currently providing property listings for people wishing to advertise Holiday Rentals, our website has been designed with their customers in mind – it is very user friendly and puts property owners in control of creating and managing their own advert, in a few simple steps!
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
Finding the time to deal with the large amount of interest we have received since its launch!
What has been the easist past of operating your website?
Enjoying it and learning about the world.
What was your biggest mistake?
Not being patient! Initially I wanted it all to take off in 24 hours but I have learned that patience is a virtue and all comes to those who wait!
Who maintains your website and why?
Myself because I enjoy it , but with the interest it is now receiving I rope in a few relatives to help me maintain the level of service our clients have begun to expect.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
It is a web based site so the success of the site has led to a successful business!
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
The future is the internet.
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
Its important. Find yourself a good SEO (as I did)! It is important because without investing in SEO your product will take a long time to make natural progress on the nET.
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
No doubt they have helped as the vast majority of our new clients come to us from the Serach engines
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Word of mouth. Our customer service is second to noe and our clients go on to recommend us to the colleagues, relatives and friends.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
Paid ads in property magazines.
What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?
Give smaller sites higher profile!
What is your website address?
Structured Property Advertising
