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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
What will my e-mail and website address be?
A. As a partner you are provided with a professional e-mail address and web page similar to these:-
E-mail:- your.name@city-guide.org.uk
Web page:- http:/www.city-guide.org.uk/guide/yourname.htm
 

How does this work?

  A We direct your email to your current (pop3) mail box, this is totally unseen and it takes little or no time, you collect your mail in the usual way, to change your email settings to reflect your new address  <see here>  our techy "man friday" * set up this simple how to do it page, to help you.


 

Can I have more than one address, and suggest how it looks.

  A  Yes, you can add more addresses from our "guide" domain's portfolio,
you can choose how you want your name, Note: there is a benefit to keeping it the same as your www site, not just easy to remember, it looks neater....   but you can have others,
There is a small annual cost of £10 to set up and maintain each extra e-mail address.


 

How much will it cost to be a Partner?
  A Less than the income of one guided walk. From £40 per year. The standard rate is £50 with a discount of £10 for members of accredited organisations.

 

When you are a partner,

What do I get for my yearly subscription?
A professional web page containing up to 600 words and picture, E-mail address, links to over 20 other websites and web search technology. Inclusion in the What’s On and Self-Guide Walks Section.
You get a Web site
/ page personalised, with copy supplied by you, see http://www.tourist-guide.org.uk/apply  it will be in a generic site standard design, currently in this format

              http://www.tourist-guide.org.uk/guide/kirby.htm
this is searchable and (SEO) search engine optimised, on a regular basis.


 

I used altavista.com (google populates from other sites, and wants payment to get higher ratings, therefore takes longer to add)

 

input: ikirby guide augusta

 

reply

 

Did you mean kirby guide augusta
 
 


The source for Accredited City Guide's
Discounts on leading London hotel and London bed and breakfast accommodation. Sightseeing, attraction and other tourist information. Theatre tickets, London maps and more.
www.tourist-guide.org.uk/guides/ikirby.htm
More pages from tourist-guide.org.uk 
 

NOTE: for searching altavista is still the best....  < man friday>


It is boring filling in the apply page is it all needed?

  A When we promote your web site we need all this information, leave it out and all the good work we both do is wasted!  It is therefore essential you fill in the application page fully, this ensures we submit ALL the search engine information correctly, If we create it here for you, it will not reflect the way your clients will search it, You know your customers! 


 

 

On the both the find guides page & the specific areas who gets top listing? is it alphabetical?

  A No, on the listing pages,  it is only fair to be on a first come first served basis, on searching for a name alphabetical.
There will be several pages, designed to be found 

 

 

Web pages   Can our information be updated free of charge –

 

  A Because of the way we will manage the site, to attract attention, your details will be on at least 4 or more managed searchable pages, not a database, bearing in mind the work content, we have allowed for annual changes.   

We will have a page dedicated and updated to "what's on" so many up to date items can be seen there.

 

Is the link through to my website free of charge.

  A YES,

 

And this may be the best way of you updating (see above) on a regular even daily? Or weekly basis,  listing times and dates for planned walks, I can spin this off into a new window, presenting a page that brings up your personal site, that you can change as often as you want. This update page, (hosted with your ISP, hotmail etc solving this easily) I will have to know the URL when you fill in and set up the application form

 

  Can I sell advertising space on my personal web page?
A  Yes. You can sell advertising space, banners, and links, generating income for yourself. Typically this can be Pubs, Cafe's, Restaurants and attractions that you use as a Tourist Guides.
this can be to a regular meeting point, where you call in with your tourists / walkers, pubs, cafe's. restaurants and shops all have an advertising budget which you can ask for, in the nicest way possible! we create a banner and put it on your page and others depending on the needs of your customer, and a commission is paid. 

 

  Why a Tourist Guide Discussion, Forum? 

 

  A   This is for partner guides to discuss issues on line and leave notes an example would be as opening times, special events and closures. Check the forum now on http://www.city-guide.org.uk/forum/  Guide Login, page > Forum Login
Note: - You will have to register to access the forum. Please provide your email address when registering, this is hidden from view, but it is required so that you can be notified of responses. The Service Moderator monitors the forum for suitable content.
This is for tourist guide partners to discuss on line, leave note such as opening times, road, events and museum closures,

 

We have many plans for the future and a discussion forum where you can access details is just one that is currently online, there are some simple rules we ask that you keep to.

 

NO rude words, or comments that are defamatory, remember this a broadcast, and libel rules apply here as well, and is also related to your livelihood.

 

We may in the future ask if some of you will act as a moderator, for your speciality forum, this is an occasional editorial role, and needed for housekeeping of the forum.


Why should I use a 0870 number and what benefits are there?

A   0870 telephone numbers provide a business image with added security, as you are not publicising your home or personal telephone number. If you move home you 0870 telephone number moves with you. The provision of a 0870 telephone number is an optional extra with a one off cost of £10


Will the partnership provide extra work?

A. The sooner you register the sooner you can benefit.
The founders. Augusta & Rite Group provide a Tourist Guide Agency providing groups, clubs and individuals with Tourist Guides, Linguists, Speakers, Transport, River Cruises Major Attraction Entrance and Accommodation.
As a Tourist Guide Partner you are provided with web pages, credit card clearance facilities and discounted entrance to major attractions plus other offers such as discounted business card. We can help you build the complete package for those Great Days out. There will be a potential to guide on trips with some of our bigger partners, we will offer work to the site members first, some of you have already guided with these partners. 


As a Partner how can I benefit from Promotion & Marketing?

  A You have your dedicated web page that is linked to over 20 other websites plus your walks talks and tours can be advertised in the what-on section. The more information you provide the more you will be noticed on the World Wide Web. Partners can generate revenue by selling advertising space on there own pages


Why advertise Free Walks.

  A Try it you’ll like it. These walks are created by you as a brief outline, a taster, of what is available thus allowing partners to promote their more detailed walks, tours etc. 
Among part of the future plans for 2007, guides to write their walks, and sell them on line thus earning income, tourists already buy a guide book! why not just sell them just the things they want?

Purchase of group rate tickets and entrance to major attractions.

How does this work?

  A

 

Coach hire & River Cruise hire facilities at discounted prices

How does this work?

  A


Hotel reservation

Access to group booking rates 

How does this work?

  A

 

Credit card merchant Account / Credit Card collection facilities.

How does this work?

  A

 

Networking

Man friday?

  A That's the guy who created the entire technical infrastructure to help you promote your Tour Guide business.

 And That's the day he looks forward to when not working for you!

And much more...

 

 

You can join only IF you have a Guide accreditation, in the form of a certified course, or structured training leading to an industry or Government accepted accreditation

 


 

Always look at the guides "about me" home page.
The about page has his or her name, e-mail  address and a phone number.  The tour Guide site offer's  you the ability to find out who you are dealing with and what they can offer. You need to feel they are dealing with someone honest and with a genuine feeling toward the subject they are telling and showing you. You  want to know that they can contact you if necessary and also answer any questions before you travel.

Provide security.

All our guides have been trained and you can always select a specific guide with specialist knowledge


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