By Adrienne Hagan

Today, more people than ever before shop, browse and interact for quality service online.

Aspen Manor Motel’s owners, Simon and Lornae Lowe, have ensured that their online business presence is professional, fully responsive and reflective of their personal service.

“We are very happy with the process we took with (Hamilton-based) Media PA to develop our professional and friendly online and social media presence,” says Simon.

“Our web site www.aspenmanor.co.nz is now fully responsive. People can interact with it easily through any device, as the programme adjusts our site to fit the customer’s screen,” Simon says.

“There is a Chinese translation on the left side of the website. We are especially pleased with this service as we are very keen to encourage our links with the Chinese travelling community,” he says.

“The Chinese can easily connect with us to find out about the quality service we have to offer and learn about local Hamilton iconic landmarks such as the Hamilton Gardens, Waikato University, Hamilton Lake and local sporting and cultural event centres.”

Aspen Manor Motel also has a specially designed and highly inter-active Business Facebook Page which connects all of the major social media platforms. It was also designed and administered by Media PA and includes up to date information about Aspen Manor Motel and Hamilton and links to Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and a booking engine.

The newsfeed shows Simon and Lornae’s accommodation business promotes events in Hamilton City, such as concerts at Claudelands Events Centre and upcoming national and international sporting competitions.

“It’s our way of making people aware of what we have here in Hamilton. We are a part of the Hamilton community and our very proud of our city and what it has to offer,” says Simon.

“We can also tell people about our promotions and special services such as our wedding service in conjunction with Helen Jones Photography, Twiggs Florist and Unique Skin and Beauty. We can take care of photography, beauty and flowers. ”

“People can book with us on our Facebook page through our booking system. We certainly hope that people will choose us when booking their accommodation in our beautiful city.”

Hamilton-based MediaPA’s Managing Director and founder, Phillip Quay, says that improving a business’ online presence means shooting their contact details straight to the top of the list on the Google search engine.

“When you do that, you need to ensure the first thing a potential client sees after they click on your link is both professional and personal,” Phillip says.

Bookings to Aspen Manor Motel can be made through their website and on Facebook. While Google search links people to motel and hotel ratings and bookings services such as Booking.Com, Hotels.Com and Travelbug.

Aspen Manor Motel in Hamilton East is situated near local shopping areas and the Central Business District. There is easy travel to tourist destinations such as Waitomo Caves, Raglan Beach, Rotorua, Mount Maunganui Beach and the beautiful Cambridge and Karapiro Lakes.

Aspen Manor Motel offers 31 units with 7 room types to suit every possible requirement – families, business people, weddings parties and sports teams.