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Seminars
Winning on the Web
On 1st April, tourism businesses will have another opportunity to attend one of the popular Visit Somerset Seminars.
"...one of the best courses I've been on"
(Cliff Nicholson, Spears Cross in Dunster, 2008)
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Cleve Hotel, Wellington |
| 12 Dec | Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton |
| 16 Jan | Bishops Palace, Wells |
| 13 Feb | The Hollies Hotel, Martock |
| 12 Mar | Exmoor Falconry & Animal Farm, Bossington |
| 1 Apr | Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare |
The seminars have so far benefited over 200 people, and are aimed at all tourism related businesses.
So, whatever level you might be at: whether you are looking to re-design or fine tune your website in order to convert more web-browsing customers, or look at new ways to market your business, then this seminar will help you. The seminar covers:
- An overview of the internet
- Market trends and internet use
- Being nice to Google!
- Search engine optimisation techniques
- Reviewing your website & design considerations
- www.visitsomerset.co.uk
- Themed Marketing
- Online booking
- Live interactive web testing of your sites!
- 15 minute 1-2-1 surgery session to assess your needs
"The most valuable aspect of the day for me was the opportunity to learn about e-marketing, google search engine optimisation and what attracts people to websites."
(Angela Cary-Brown, The Lakewood Conference Centre)
Led by web experts Kevin Redpath and Pete McGuire, the seminars aim to be inspirational and steer clear of technical terms. Delegates leave the seminar with a number of easy-to-implement top tips that are practical and relevant to you.
Key Details
* Seminars run from 9.30am to 1.15pm
* Cost is £30.00 + VAT per person, including lunch
* 1-2-1 surgeries run from 1.45pm onwards
* Contact Robert Downes on 01823 357 982 or at rmdownes@somerset.gov.uk.
Quotes from 2007/08 delegates
"A really great seminar, I enjoyed every minute" (Sally Bennett, Hestercombe Gardens)
"Very good value - wish I had become more involved at the beginning" (Koko Newport, Pilgrims B & B)
"I came to the seminar last year, and it was just as useful this year, even though I know more. Able to ask specific questions" (James White, The Old Oaks Touring Park)
Quotes from 2006/07 attendees:
'Excellent presentations, huge amount of practical
advice, given in a clear manner'
'A very productive seminar, thank you very much'
'Everyone involved in the seminar was friendly,
helpful and extremely informative; a very valuable
seminar - thank you!'
'Full of useful tips to take home and put into action.'
