Name of your website?
Menorca Holiday Villa
Your name?
Ian Perry
Your Location (city, etc)
Essex, UK
Please give us a short summary of your website?
Privately owned detached air conditioned self catering Menorca holiday villa for rental with private pool. Sleeps 2 to 7. Large terrace with barbeque and plenty of sun loungers. Situated in Son Vilar, near Mahon and Es Castell, and short drive to gorgeous beaches. Discount prices direct with owner.
What inspired you to launch your own website?
To enable holidaymakers to find a nice villa to rent on the lovely island of Menorca.
When did you launch your first website, and what was it?
Launched website in 2003, and it has grown since.
How did you decide on a name for your website?
I just named the website with just three words that descibed exactly what it is!
What makes your website different from other, similar offerings?
It enables direct vcontact with the owner, and not through agents.
What is your eventual goal? (To sell it, keep it for income, secure a book or other mainstream media deal?)
Intend to keep it for income, which pay the bills!
How does your investment of time and money balance against your success?
Well I do spend a lot of time dealing with queries and managing the villa, but this personal involvment is worth it.
If you had an unlimited development budget for development, how would you change your site?
I would introduce a video of the villa and it's surroundings.
If your site got really big, really quickly, would you be able to keep up with the demand?
I like to think I would!
What unexpected costs and headaches have you had to deal with?
None really.
What has been your biggest challenge?
To raise my presence on the web.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
I'm not sure - it's still a bit of a mystery.
How has running your website differed from your expectations?
It's hard work!
How long have you run the site already, and how long will you continue to keep it up if you don't enjoy big gains in traffic, income or popularity?
The site has run for over 5 years now, and I will continue as long as I'm able.
Do you enjoy running the villa.
Of course, but's really demanding. Not for the nervous!
What is your website address?
Menorca Holiday Villa
