Simple Ways to Fix Your Travel Website 

The Real Cost of a Slow Website

Think about your shop. If the door is hard to open, people leave. A slow website is the same. If photos take ages to load, clients get impatient.

Why is this a big deal for safari bookings? People plan holidays across oceans, and they have many choices. If they must wait on your site, they choose another tour. Fast photos matter much more than you think.

Keep pictures beautiful but smaller for the web. Ask a tech-savvy friend how to ‘compress’ images. This makes them load like a cheetah runs! Simple changes keep people looking and booking. Remember, speed is crucial on phones. Check our website making guide for more tips.

Why Your Phone Screen Matters Most

Almost all your American or German visitors use a phone first. They check safari trips on the bus, at lunch, anywhere. Your website must look perfect on that small screen.

Old website designs break on phones. Buttons are too small. Text gets crowded. Or important info hides away. This makes booking very hard. Clients feel frustrated and leave. You lose the sale before they even see the safari.

Test it yourself! Open your site on your phone. Is it easy to read? Can you tap all buttons? Does the beautiful Kilimanjaro picture fill the screen nicely? If not, it’s time for a mobile-friendly fix. Think of it as building a better shop door for phone users.

Sharing The Safari Story Clearly

You know every trail in Ngorongoro Crater and every bird call. But does your website share this knowledge easily? Cluttered menus and hidden pages confuse visitors.

Think of your website like your office sign. Simple words work best. Clear titles like ‘Safari Tours’, ‘Lodge Stays’, and ‘Price Guide’ help customers find things fast. Don’t bury the ‘Book Now’ button! Make it big, bold, and easy to spot on every page.

Start with what your visitor needs. They want to see tours, dates, prices, and how to book you. Keep extra info for later. A clean, simple path guides them to becoming your client. Less clutter means more bookings.

Show Africa’s Beauty, But Use Good Photos

Your photos sell the dream! Lions, Zanzibar beaches, camping under stars… But blurry or dark photos? They make your tour seem less appealing. This is worse than having no photo.

Good photos don’t always need a pro. Use the best phone shots you’ve taken. Clear light is key. Show happy guests during game drives or relaxing at the lodge. Real smiles build trust for visitors far away. Most importantly, let them zoom in!

Use simple website tools so pictures open bigger. People want to see the details before they choose your safari. Let them feel like they’re already there. Every photo is a window to Tanzania.

Our Advice?

Try Before You Rush

Big changes can take time and money. Don’t guess what to fix. Small tests provide direction. Before thinking of redesigning the whole site, try one change.

For example, if you fixed your slow photos, see if more people stay on the Safari page next month. Did easier booking buttons get you more calls? Notice what works. You don’t need all the answers at once. Check out Ask your visitors!

Add a small note: “How was your visit? Any trouble?” You might learn something important. Big redesigns help when small fixes aren’t enough. Start with small steps first. It saves you money and stress.

FAQs

Q: My website looks old. How much to fix it?

A: Costs vary based on size and needed fixes. A simple refresh (like faster pictures, new layout) could start small. A full new design costs more. We can talk and give you options to fit your budget.

Q: How often should I check my site?

A: Check the basics yourself once a month – load speed, pictures, and booking links. Full technical help (like backups) is needed weekly or monthly, depending on how much you update.

Q: I’m not using fancy computers. Can I still get help?

A: Yes! We explain things step by step, simply. Many changes we handle for you. You don’t need tech skills; just tell us your goals.

Q: What if it breaks after you fix it?

A: Good website care includes backups – like saving your important photos separately. If anything goes wrong later, we restore your site quickly.

Q: How long for a whole new website look?

A: Depending on size and changes, maybe 4 to 8 weeks. We plan steps together so you know each part. No big surprises.

Q: Can you make my safari trips show higher on searches?

A: Yes! Good website design includes helping people find you. Better pictures, clear words, and mobile-friendliness help search engines showcase your tours more.

Q: What about guest safety booking online? Is it secure?

A: Security matters greatly, especially for payments. We set up proper safety steps (like secure paid links, regular checks) so international guests trust sending you money safely.

Q: Do I need instant booking on my site if I use WhatsApp?

A: WhatsApp is great! But showing ‘Book Online Now’ buttons builds trust and captures those who prefer clicking. We can show you how to get more emails/numbers too.

Q: I updated pictures, but my site still feels messy. Help?

A: Picture quality is one part. How you *arrange* them with the text and menus is equally key. We look at the whole picture to ensure your amazing safaris are the first thing clients see!

Q: Can you show examples of safari sites you’ve fixed?

A: Yes! We have examples showing how clearer pictures and simpler booking steps helped others like you get more clients from overseas. Ask, and we’ll share.