This article will explain why you should consider upgrading your hotel website every few years to keep it updated with the latest trends and technology.
Trends:
Some trends stick around while others fade quickly as they arise; when a given trend is connected to the design and usability of a website, its sustainability is most dependent on user acceptability. When a solution considerably increases viewing experience, it is highly likely to be embraced and viewed as an essential component of any website. It’s worth noting since, in the case of hotel websites, making enhancements immediately correlates to an increase in reservations.
Webpages became considerably simpler & clearer. Logotypes and symbols are also affected by this trend. In general branding, components ceased to confront website users and faded into the background, while content became far more significant.
Motions/Animations are another crucial components. Human eyes naturally follow any movement, therefore animations of all types are a wonderful tool for drawing our visitor’s attention to the area where we want their emphasis to be.
If you haven’t yet included such previous on your website, be prepared with the possibility that a visitor may be deterred by the necessity to explore the offers and may pick another hotel whose website is simpler to use.
Hotel Website:
The visual trends are also relevant to how your hotel is displayed on the Internet in terms of images taken there, as well as the message your picture galleries and photographs provide to customers. The images should be congruent with the colour scheme of your brand.
Another reason to consider replacing website images is a renovation, any change in décor, or any other even modest modifications in the hotel’s appearance that has occurred in the previous several years. Consider refreshing the entire website so that everything is uniform and up to date.
Optimization:
The primary need is responsiveness and mobility of the website, i.e. adaption to devices such as tablets and smartphones. Another advantage of updating a website is that it will be more optimized in terms of SEO.
Google algorithms are dynamic and continually changing. Keeping track of these changes and making necessary modifications to the site should be an essential part of any website operation. If your site is outdated and hasn’t been updated in years, the new one will allow you to make previously impossible SEO changes.
Security:
Much progress has been made in the field of web application security. If you opt to purchase a new website, it will have all current security patches; however, make sure that the service you receive includes frequent security upgrades. Only then you will be content, without fear of your visitor’s data falling into the wrong hands or losing your customer trust.
AIO Hospitality provides professional web development service for hotels. We develop mobile-optimized, latest technology enriched, feature-rich websites with booking engine integration, online payments, CRS and PMS integration, GDS/IDS connectivity.
