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Re: view counters (by Mike N.):
marty8084 wrote:
The true value is in the number of inquiries received. There is really no benefit to the counters -- for us or the member. Is a member more likely to stick with RedWeek if they see that they have received 100 'hits' on their ad, but no inquiries?
raym9 wrote:
Marty, Yes, a page counter has value if the customer sees the value. As a Redweek member and customer, I see value in knowing if a potential buyer or renter is even looking at my ad. I could learn that my timeshare has no value whatsoever because very few people are even looking at it. If I have a lot of lookers and no inquiries, then my price may be too high. I am informed enough to know that a lot of persons looking at pages are just comparing prices and have no interest in renting or buying.
Marty, I agree with Ray. If no one is LOOKING at my ad then maybe RedWeek is NOT the proper place to list my TS for Sale or Rent. I don't want to keep throwing my money into something that is not working.
View counters are analogous to a person running a retail business. People stop in to LOOK, but for some reason they are not buying. Maybe his prices are too high or maybe the merchandise is inferior.
If NO one even stopped in his shop to LOOK at his merchandise, then it might be that the shop is in the wrong location and it is time to move on to a different spot. I don't think he would continue to lease a building where no one even walks through his door.
Jayjay, I too have sent emails to RedWeek Staff with simple suggestions that have basically been put on the "check is in the mail" pile. It's frustrating, but I live with it. At times, you and I both try to walk people through RedWeek sites, that could be negotiated easier with a couple of well placed links.
For example, there is a link to the Timeshare Calendars from the "Resources" link at the top of the page. I've suggested that a link also be put under "Advanced Search" feature of the Rental/Sale section. Since I can search only for MONTHS or WEEKS, it would be nice to have access to the calendar from that page.
Others have asked how about renting or selling their points. While there is a Points for Sale section in the RedWishes, there is no "Points for Rent" section. There are people who own Diamond (Sunterra) points, Wyndham Points, or even RedWeek points that could be used to book units (by request) then rented. Furthermore, it seems more logical that the "Selling/Renting" of points be located in the "For Sale/For Rent" section. RedWeek knows it will lose $$$ if it moves Point transactions from the RedWishes to the For Sale/Rent section. RedWish listings are over $85/year ($10/6 wks), while For Sale and For Rent listings are only $50or $40/year ($20/6mos), respectively.