ACORN UNIVERSITY No Longer FREE

As of July 1, 2011, the start of our 3rd semester, Acorn University will no longer be free for our HOSTING clients.

HOSTING CLIENTS: We had hoped to be able to continue offering our Acorn University Classes and Recordings for FREE for our HOSTING clients through the end of 2011, but this is no longer possible.

[CLICK HERE] to request an Invoice for a one time fee of $75 to attend any and all our weekly Acorn University webinars and recorded videos beginning July 1 through December 31, 2011. This includes Club 60, the 100, 200, 300, 400 and GEN Series.

If you have questions or concerns about this change in our education program, please E-Mail lisa@acorn-is.com and she will be happy to schedule a time to talk with you personally.

NON-HOSTING CLIENTS: A one time fee was charged if you are a NON-HOSTING client that desired to attend any and all classes for the calendar year of 2011. If you are a NON-HOSTING client that has already paid the yearly fee, there is NO additional charge to continue attending classes throughout December 31, 2011.

NOTE ON FFA (FREE-FOR-ALL) Classes

We will continue to provide a small number of recorded videos and webinars intended to address the general innkeeping populous at no charge.

FFA01 - Never Guess Again, Intel-a-Keeper is the ANSWER! [Watch Video]
FFA02 - Mobile Website Introduction [Watch Video]
FFA03 - Quarterly Current Industry Topic TBA [Watch Video]

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Mentoring Program

As we see the economy begin to change, we are finding more and more First-Time Innkeepers entering into the world of Innkeeping. We think that providing an open forum and monthly webinar where these new Innkeepers could meet and learn from experienced Innkeepers would be a great benefit to their learning curve in our ever-changing industry.

If you are an experienced innkeeper that would be interested in being involved in sharing your knowledge in a one-time webinar, or if you'd be willing to commit to watching and helping out on a Facebook Group Forum for new Innkeepers please click below and let us know how you would prefer to be involved in such a Mentoring Program!

[CLICK HERE] - Yes, I'd be willing to be a Mentor!

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How Much Mobile Traffic R U Getting?

Did you know you can log into your Google Analytics Account and find out how much traffic is coming from one of today's mobile devices? Google Anatlyics will tell you if you have visitors coming from iPads, iPods, iPhones, Droids, Blackberries, Palm and more!

If you are receiving any traffic from these types of devices you may want to consider having a mobile site developed for your web site. To Watch a Video on the need for a Mobile site [CLICK HERE].

The steps to check it out are below. Take a moment and give it a try!

LOG-IN to Google Account

Step 1: Log into your Google account http://www.google.com
(In the upper right hand corner click SIGN IN)

Step 2: Once signed in - - Click your Sign-In Name in the upper right hand corner of your Google screen.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu click Account Settings

Step 4: Click the Anatlyics Icon from the "My Products" Section

From your Google Anatlyics Dasbhoard

Step 5: Click Visitors

Step 6: Click Mobile

Step 7: Click Mobile Devices

Also, take a moment and follow us on Twitter. There are two great articles posted on May 31st about how how the Google Places App is delivering traffic to travelers, and how travelers use Mobile devices when on the road.

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Continuing Education is Key

I can honestly say Innkeepers that continue to learn have the best chance of being successful. If you aren't signed up to receive our BLOG posts regarding on-going topics of importance, you are missing out. Here are just a few of our posts from the last 30 days.

Google Places Pages - Remove Query Tags
(May 19, 2011) Read More

Google "Wonders" about Local Place Listings that are "Out-of-Business?"
(May 17, 2011) Read More

Content Management Systems VS. Skype
(May 10, 2011) Read More

Facebook Display - Edit Your Newsfeed Settings to See ALL Posts
(May 4, 2011) Read More

Need to sign up? Go to our BLOG and key in your E-Mail address where it says: ENTER YOUR E-MAIL TO FOLLOW OUR BLOG and then click the button that says GET BLOG UPDATES to register.