If you own a bed and breakfast (B&B) or you are in charge of its operation, you should constantly be seeking new ways of marketing. There are many B&Bs in the United Kingdom. This means that people who run them should go the extra mile to catch the attention of potential guests. Using social media is becoming a popular way for people in business, including the hospitality industry, to market their services. The best practices that B&Bs can use social media for marketing are as follows.
Explore Several Platforms
There are many social media platforms online with varying strengths and weaknesses. Before you choose the right one for the B&B, you should first do research to establish the ones that will work best for you. Look at what experts say about choosing social media platforms so that you can make informed decisions. It helps when business owners have more than one social media platform so that they widen their audience and, reach those who have varied reasons for choosing particular sites.
Pay for Adverts
Social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook have an option for a business to pay for adverts and promotions. These adverts are not as expensive as what the B&Bs would have to pay if they were to advertise in traditional media. There are also social media influencers who can be paid to endorse and promote a business and also any offers that the establishment might have.
Be Active
No matter what you do, if you are not active and responsive on social media, chances are that nobody will pay attention to you. As a B&B, you should make regular posts about the services you have, amenities, and other details that would attract people and make them want to book with you. You should also be fast in responding to questions that potential customers might have regarding staying at your B&B. Most of the B&Bs that are performing well in the market have a team of marketers who also manage their social media pages and keep them updated every day.
