Are you ready to take your outdoor adventures to the next level? As a Flybook Software customer or outdoor industry business operator, you're likely always seeking innovative ways to connect with your audience and streamline your booking process. Enter Google Things to Do, a powerful platform that can significantly amplify your online presence and attract more adventurers to your offerings. And with Flybook seamlessly integrating with Google Things to Do, the possibilities for your business are endless.
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Connecting with Google Things to Do
Setting up your connection to Google Things to Do is a breeze with Flybook. We handle the technical aspects on your behalf, ensuring a smooth integration process.
Here's what you need to know to get started:
1. Provide Activity Details
Provide us (connect with a Flybook Advisor) with the names of the activities you want to showcase on Google Things to Do. Ensure to give the exact names listed in Flybook for accurate representation.2. Rating and Reviews
Google Things to Do requires ratings and reviews for your business. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Just let us know your overall rating (3, 4, or 5 stars) and the number of reviews. If you don't have a Google presence, we can pull ratings from other platforms where your business is listed.3. Images
Visuals are key to attracting potential adventurers. We can upload images directly from your Flybook web integration offerings. Alternatively, if you have specific images you'd like to use, feel free to provide them, and we'll incorporate them into your Google Things to Do listing.
- It should be noted that Google has specific image requirements and if your web integration images do not meet these requirements we will reach out for new images.
- Images should represent the attraction or activity and shouldn’t include promotional text, watermarks, or logos.
- Images that are animated (GIF images) or made up of multiple images (for example, image collages) aren’t permitted.
- Image sizes must meet requirements of a minimum size of 300 x 300 px and a maximum size of 4000 x 4000 px to ensure optimal display on Google Things to Do.
- Listing business must be authorized to use the image submitted in the context in which it appears.
- Each product should have a unique image. For example, a one-hour group tour of the Eiffel Tower should have a different photo or image than a 2-hour tour.
4. Display Price
It's important to accurately represent the cost of your activities on Google Things to Do. We calculate the display price by including taxes and fees for the group minimum required. This ensures transparency and helps potential customers make informed decisions.5. Booking URL
We pull the booking URL for each offer directly from your website, ensuring a seamless booking experience for customers who discover your activities on Google Things to Do.
The Customer Experience
Once your activities are listed on Google Things to Do, potential customers can easily discover them while browsing for outdoor experiences. However, unlike other platforms, customers won't book directly through Google Things to Do.
Instead, they'll be redirected to your website, where they can complete their booking securely and directly with you.
Expert Partners in Google Things to Do
At Flybook, we understand the importance of having expert partners who can guide you through the intricacies of platforms like Google Things to Do. That's why we've teamed up with TOMIS, who are experts in maximizing your presence on Google Things to Do.
The Technical Connection to Google
Flybook leverages our partnership with Rezdy to seamlessly integrate with Google Things to Do. While Flybook may not be listed as a Google Things to Do Connectivity Partner, Rezdy is, allowing us to connect your offerings to Google Things to Do at no cost through our API connection with them. This partnership streamlines the process and ensures a smooth integration for your outdoor adventure business.
Discover more about our seamless integration with Rezdy in this article and explore the opportunities to showcase your offerings on various channels such as Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like GetYourGuide, TripAdvisor, and Viator.
Conclusion
With Google Things to Do and Flybook on your side, your outdoor adventure business is poised for success. By connecting with this powerful platform, you can expand your reach, attract more customers, and provide unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors. So what are you waiting for? Elevate your adventure offerings today.
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