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Nutmeg Revolutionizes

the Online Direct Booking Landscape

THE NUTMEG EFFECT

Transformed brand presence into higher conversion rates 

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200

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Direct Bookings from West Bound
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40

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New market penetration
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Reduce Call Volume
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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Sailing O’ahu's Waters Since 1983

 

Name: Pinpoint Marketing, LLC. DBA: Captain Bruce

Product: Ocean activities and Boat charters in Oahu

Info: Operates ocean activities for more than 40 years with 6 boats in Kaneohe, Waikiki and Ko olina

 

OVERVIEW

How We Solved Captain Bruce's Problems

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The Problem

- Despite having a strong brand, Captain Bruce's direct booking ratio was low, relying heavily on agents and OTAs for guest acquisition

- Limited to just one source market, with no exploration of new opportunities

- Overwhelmed with phone inquiries from website visitors

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Our Solution

- Dramatically boosted direct bookings through optimized website conversion rates

- Broke into new markets with multilingual website & booking capabilities

- Enhance online guest experiences with intuitive, organized tour page templates

DETAILS

Transformed brand presence into higher conversion rates

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Convincing Guests in Under 2 Minutes During Their Visit

Guests are familiar with Captain Bruce and want quick details about products on their website within a limited time. Displaying captivating images and concise information on each tour page allows guests to quickly and intuitively navigate to the booking form.

Linking Brand Name with Related Category Keywords in SEO

Although they received significant traffic through branded keywords, it wasn't enough to drive more direct bookings at the time. Launching the Nutmeg website improved SEO for terms like “Sandbar tour” and “Sandbar snorkeling,” reinforcing Captain Bruce's strong brand and attracting more direct bookings.

Verified Reviews Prove Captain Bruce's Trustworthiness

Significantly boosted conversion rates by featuring detailed reviews, rather than just TripAdvisor or Google reviews. Displaying numerous recent reviews also helped capture long-tail keywords through SEO, as guests used their own unique words that matched the demand.

DETAILS

Launched dedicated multilingual pages to successfully tap into diverse markets

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Multilingual Booking Website Powered by Nutmeg

Before COVID, the focus was on the Japanese market, and the English website didn't attract enough guests or traffic.With Nutmeg, they launched an English booking website for westbound guests, dramatically increasing our reach and attracting more guests.

40% Sales Mix Shift: Stabilizing Revenues with Diverse Sources

Targeting both westbound and Japanese markets ensures stable revenues throughout the year.Sales from the new market now account for around 40% of total sales, successfully diversifying revenue sources and stabilizing income.

Capturing Mixed Markets for Different Peak Seasons with Direct Bookings

Japanese guests visit Hawaii not only in summer but also in February, June, September, and October, with peak seasons differing from westbound guests.This covers different demand waves throughout the year, balancing peak and off-peak seasons, and stabilizing revenues.

DETAILS

Intuitive tour pages save time for both guests and office staff, streamlining operations

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Reduced Guest Inquiries by Half Through Website Optimization

Guests often made phone inquiries for unclear details even after visiting the website and tour detail pages.After switching to the Nutmeg website with comprehensive tour details, these inquiries dropped by 50%.This streamlined staff operations, allowing them to focus on guest relations and enhance the guest experience.

Organized Tour Information by Product

Nutmeg’s booking website provides organized information for each tour, including itineraries, inclusions, what to bring, attire, and restrictions.This intuitive layout allows guests to quickly find all necessary details without searching for them individually.It enhances the online guest experience for those with limited time, ultimately reducing unnecessary inquiries.

Guests Easily Find Necessary Information Before Booking

Nutmeg’s website offers easy navigation, allowing guests to find necessary information and products by grouping categories and sorting items.Guests never get lost on the website, resulting in a low bounce rate and exit rate.Guests find accurate information before booking, which enhances the website's conversion rate.

OTHER STORIES

Find Out More About Our Other Users

 

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Hibus Trolley

Hibus Trolley created its primary website with Nutmeg, and it has been growing in traffic since its launch in 2023. The branded website contributes to strong SEO with support for multiple languages (English, Japanese, and Korean).

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Charley’s Taxi

Charlie’s Taxi switched its Japanese website in early 2024, which dramatically changed the game. Guests began booking through the Nutmeg Japanese website, taking advantage of the diversified products and intuitive navigation.

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Roberts Hawaii

Roberts Hawaii launched a Japanese website with Nutmeg, showcasing various products such as airport shuttles and tours. This has significantly increased their reach to Japanese customers and boosted bookings through the website in a short period.

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