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Do they inspire tourists to come and visit?
No. Not really. They’re meant for residents. They do nothing for tourists.
That’s why your small town needs a tourism-focused website that will inspire tourists to come and visit – and spend their dollars at your local small businesses!
Here are some reasons why your small town
needs a tourism-focused website:
Boost hometown businesses with online exposure and promotion.
Inspire travelers to explore your small town's hidden treasures.
Elevate your town's presence, making it easy for tourists to find
* Is it really free?
There are some restrictions and qualifications.
Let’s talk about them next.
I love tourism. I love working with small businesses.
That’s why I want to promote small towns and help those local businesses thrive.
The design of the website is indeed free. That’s what I give back to small towns.
But in order to do so, each town needs to qualify in the following four (4) areas:
Not too big. Not too small.
Does the town already have a tourism site?
Your town's tourism website needs a sponsor. This covers my expenses. The sponsor can be a chamber of commerce or a local business.
Designed on my state-of-the-art, tourism-focused template. Changes can be made at an add'l cost.
I'd love to take the photos! But since I don't live there, I need you to take 40+ photos using your phone. I'll even pay you up to $75 😉
Augusta, MT (View Website)
Cheney, WA (View Website)
Not every town is right for this project. It can’t be too big and it can’t be too small – but there is a lot of wiggle room in between.
The town can’t already have a dedicated tourism website. For example, if there’s already a www.visit-your-town.com then there’s no sense competing with it as it’s already driving tourism to your town.
Also, there needs to be at least four (4) things that would draw people to your town. These can range from:
The bottom line is, just ask! Click the button below to fill out a simple form and ask me if a certain town would qualify for this free, small-town tourism website.
Each small-town website has a sponsor. This sponsor can be:
The monthly sponsor cost covers the website’s hosting, annual domain registration, professional website plugin licenses, and other operating costs.
Each site is designed with a personalized, state-of-the-art, template designed to entice and encourage tourists to visit your small town.
I provide all the research. I’ll learn about your small town (it’s what I love to do!) and create all the copy and content. Any corrections that need to be made can be done before the site goes live.
I can customize the website or add additional pages at an additional cost (at my hourly rate).
As much as I would LOVE to come out and take pictures (I’m an amateur photographer at heart too), I need your help in taking 40+ pictures of your town.
Nothing professional. No fancy equipment needed. Your smartphone (Android or iPhone) works perfect! I have a page on my site that walks you through some of the details.
I need pictures of the downtown, Main Street, attractions, etc. Also, they can’t be seasonal – no holiday pics, no leafless trees, etc. I’ll even pay you a quick $75 for taking the pictures.
Learn more by visiting the photography page of the website:
I enjoy taking my family to see the largest ball of twine, staying in a local motel, and experiencing what makes different towns in the United States unique.
How much do I love small towns?
Do you have a town in mind?
Let's find out if your town qualifies.
Simply send me an email and let me know which city/state you're interested in having a tourism-focused website for.
People are searching online. Tourists are looking for information.
Don’t let them miss out on what makes your town special and unique.
Let’s show them why they need to come and visit – and spend their money.
It starts with a tourism-focused website for your small town.
If you know a small town that needs a tourism website, submit the name of the town(s) below. I’ll make sure it qualifies* for a tourism website and get back to you.
*Small Town Website Basic Qualifications:
NOTE: These are guidelines. Not all towns that meet these minimum qualifications will qualify.
You can also reach me by phone or email. You’ll need to leave a voicemail but I promise to get back to you REALLY soon. (406) 369-5884 or send an email to: cody@smalltowntravelsites.com
I’m sure you have questions – that’s great! I love answering them and helping you in the decision-making process.
I’m also really quick to respond ;)
