Name of your website?www.Rent-My-Escape.com
Your name?
Michael
Your Location (city, etc)
Niagara Falls
When did you start your website and why?
About a year ago. My wife and I had a hard time easily finding a weeked vacation destination
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
We are a listing service for property owners, we offer a yearly subscription at rates cheaper than a weekend classified ad.
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
Getting the site listed under numerous keywords in the search engines and finding quality reciprical listns
What has been the easist part of operating your website?
Our management interface and adding lsiting to the site
What was your biggest mistake?
Not having a referral system in place for listers
Who maintains your website and why?
My wife and I.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
Design experience, marketing experience, SEO experience
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
It can only get bigger
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
Very important I am working to learn as much as I can about the process
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
The are a necessity and hard to get listed in effectively.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Word of mouth and passing out business cards to property owners.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
Letting the search engines do it completely
What is your website address?
Rent My Escape