Saturday, January 22, 2011

Facebook

Even though this post was made through our SmokiesRentDirect blog, chances are you are probably reading it on Facebook. Depending on who you listen to, Facebook is the number one Website - certainly in the US and probably in the world. It seems to have surpassed Google. One estimate I read recently said that 25% of all Internet clicks are on Facebook.

So we're trying to do more with Facebook. For that to happen, we really need your help. Will you please consider doing these three things on Facebook:

-"Like" us, so you can keep up with all the news through Facebook.

-Suggest our "SmokiesRentDirect" page to all your friends, so they can also like us.

-If you have stayed in Smoky Mountain Tower or All Decked Out, please post some photos to our Wall or share your favorite memories from the trip.

Thanks for helping us get the word out!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

What do guests think?

If you've stayed at either of our Gatlinburg cabins, you know that we typically send a follow-up email asking our guests to fill out a survey about what they liked, as well as what we can improve. We also ask them to submit a review to a couple of our advertising Web sites.

We, too, are "guests." For some of our vacations, we go online and find a suitable vacation rental. Guest reviews play a big part in helping us decide on a particular property. So we know how important these reviews are to property owners.

If you don't mind a little bragging, I want to share with you a review that was just submitted by a guest who stayed at Smoky Mountain Tower about a week ago:

We had a great time in the mountains. The cabin was wonderful and the weather was super. We have stayed at Smoky Mountain Tower before and it is perfect for our family. There are things for the kids to do, plenty of space and great views. It was clean, well stocked and ready to go. I recommend Dave any time someone asks about a place in Gatlinburg. Thanks Dave!

In addition to the online reviews, we periodically publish comments left in the guest books at both our cabins. You can find them on our Web sites. In fact, I'll make it easy for you - just click on the cabin name below and it will take you right to the testimonials page.

All Decked Out

Smoky Mountain Tower


We are continually trying to improve your experience at our cabins and these comments help us very much. Several of the changes we're making right now at All Decked Out came from guests' suggestions.

Please keep the comments coming - either here, at our various advertising sites, or in our guest books!