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Get set for the season

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Nicola Crosse

Sawday's Expert

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As we start to settle into this ‘new normal’ it’s important to think about the future. Are there changes you can make to your website to make sure you get as many guests as you want and that things run as smoothly as possible? Here are our top things to think about when you consider re-opening.

Maintenance

It may sound obvious but now, more than ever, it’s important to get the basics right: clear paths, check kitchen equipment, give your space a fresh lick of paint, consider replacing anything that looks plain tired. First impressions are what set you apart from the competition.

Test the experience

Stay in your space. Spend a night there or ask another member of your household to. This is the best way to see things through fresh eyes and discover what’s missing, what needs replacing, and what you might want to change.

Consider extending your season

Consider staying open until later in the year if you usually start easing back in the autumn. Sawday’s guests are able to travel out of season and as soon as restrictions are lifted we should have a bumper season.

Check your Sawday’s page

Read through your listing and check if anything needs updating. It’s really important we have the correct information online as we start to see more guests visiting our pages. You can update your page in the member area or email members@sawdays.co.uk and we’ll make the changes for you.

The most effective marketing investment you can make is in photography. If you don’t already have professional photographs it’s well worth considering – especially at this time of year when everything is looking so fresh and lovely outdoors. Good pictures will significantly increase your bookings.

View our top tips for creating a brilliant photo gallery >

If you’d like to chat to anyone on the membership team about anything please email members@sawdays.co.uk and we’ll phone you back.

Nicola Crosse

Sawday's Expert

Nic modestly describes herself as a pig keeper with typing skills. Having been at the company since it was run from an old farmhouse, she is actually the ultimate arbiter of whether or not a place is right for us. She divides her time between caring for our owners, inspecting new places and keeping her experienced eye on the quality of the collection. She is presently pigless, but plans are a-trotter for a bit of land and a new litter.
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