"60% or all bookings to date this year (2001) have come from our own web site. In fact, we've had a better year than last - and that's in spite of the foot and mouth epidemic. It's definitely been a life-saver."

Jane Jeffries Kimmerston Riding Centre

"12% of all bookings in 2001 have come from our own web site. This is in third place after repeat visits (60%) and recommendations (20%) and in front of the Tourist Board in fourth place (4%). I'm really pleased with this and as a result will be paying more attention to promoting my business over the web next year."

Lynne Anderson Coach House at Crookham

"We've had about 75% of this year's bookings from the web site. Without it business would really be in the doldrums!"

John McGrellis Montcoffer

"30% of my bookings have come from the web site. I have been very pleased with the response."

Eve Humphries Burton Hall

"Most of the Internet enquiries I've had this year have come directly from our web site. We've had enquiries from as far away as Nepal, India and Norway."

Bruce Hewison Silverton Lodge

"I have had not too bad a season all things considered and I must say the website has done me proud! - I've had loads of bookings from the booking form. Thank you again."

Margaret Massey Dene House

"I have been the owner of a car hire business for the last 10 years. I thought about having a website made for 2 years but never knew enough about the Internet to know what steps to take or who to see about having one made.

A little over a year ago I heard about a free Internet course for beginners and decided to have a look. That was when I was first introduced to Marie and Neil (Snowgoose).

At the end of the course I had learned enough to know that these people knew what they were talking about when it comes to making and designing websites and promptly asked them to do one for me.

It has been up and running 6 months now and I have to say it has been an excellent investment. It has already paid for itself many times over and accounts for nearly 20% of my bookings. I now receive enquiries every day from my website and although it takes a little extra time having to reply to them it is more than worthwhile.

My advice to anyone who is in any sort of business, is to have a website made. I spend a lot on advertising every year but to have a website made is a relatively small, one off payment.

Go for it you won't regret it."

Kevin Lee of Cars r Us Hire and Stone Cottage Guest House