WIDE APPEAL
WIDE APPEAL
- 45% use the site from overseas
- 55% that use it on island 30% are visitors.
- 60% of the traffic are Visitors
Footprint all over the net, picked up by major outlets and media
- 45% use the site from overseas
- 55% that use it on island 30% are visitors.
- 60% of the traffic are Visitors
Footprint all over the net, picked up by major outlets and media
Extravaganzas
Extravaganzas
Crop Over is one of the great events in Barbados. Events range from street parties and community happenings to international celebrities who visit the island.
There are sporting events, international sailing competitions, horse racing, golf, car racing, cricket and polo to name just a few.
There is a recurring themes in jazz, gospel, soca, calypso, reggae. pop, choir, classic and contemporary music.
There are lectures on history, economics, current events, art, culture, politics and psychology.
Entertainment events include impromptu live music, dance and theatre as well as international performances and Barbados own celebrities gala nights and open air concerts.
Crop Over is one of the great events in Barbados. Events range from street parties and community happenings to international celebrities who visit the island.
There are sporting events, international sailing competitions, horse racing, golf, car racing, cricket and polo to name just a few.
There is a recurring themes in jazz, gospel, soca, calypso, reggae. pop, choir, classic and contemporary music.
There are lectures on history, economics, current events, art, culture, politics and psychology.
Entertainment events include impromptu live music, dance and theatre as well as international performances and Barbados own celebrities gala nights and open air concerts.
Featured Events
Featured Events
Custom Functionality
Custom Functionality
What's On In Barbados
What's On In Barbados
Hugely popular Barbados Events Calendar with purpose-built software and systems to
gather, organize, search, display, share, inform, facilitate and promote
the destination brand, events and occasions of all types.
Hugely popular Barbados Events Calendar with purpose-built software and systems to
gather, organize, search, display, share, inform, facilitate and promote
the destination brand, events and occasions of all types.
The Barbados.org Events Calendar was the very first digital events calendar anywhere.
It was re-branded as WhatOnInBarbados.com in 2014 - see launch presentation >>>
The Barbados.org Events Calendar was the very first digital events calendar anywhere.
It was re-branded as WhatOnInBarbados.com in 2014 - see launch presentation >>>
20 YEARS BRANDING
20 YEARS BRANDING
ONE OF A KIND SYSTEM & NETWORK
ONE OF A KIND SYSTEM & NETWORK
DEDICATED TEAM
DEDICATED TEAM
© WHATSONINBARBADOS 2017
© WHATSONINBARBADOS 2017
System for adding and updating events
A network of contacts and systems; automated processes, updates and verifications - on-line and off-line. People, phones, messaging and digital forms to remind, capture, verify and complete event data of all types and categories. Admin Add Demo >>>>
System for adding and updating events
A network of contacts and systems; automated processes, updates and verifications - on-line and off-line. People, phones, messaging and digital forms to remind, capture, verify and complete event data of all types and categories. Admin Add Demo >>>>
Categorize, type, tags, recurring
Add types and tags of any kind. specify date, cost, etc. Each type may have many sub-types to allow precise categorization. Recurring events; daily weekly, monthly - by start date and duration (see search demo).
Categorize, type, tags, recurring
Add types and tags of any kind. specify date, cost, etc. Each type may have many sub-types to allow precise categorization. Recurring events; daily weekly, monthly - by start date and duration (see search demo).
Feature event on top of all result pages
Administrators may select any number of events to be featured at any time.
Events are featured in list pages and may be animated with images and graphics. Featured Events >>>>
Feature event on top of all result pages
Administrators may select any number of events to be featured at any time.
Events are featured in list pages and may be animated with images and graphics. Featured Events >>>>
Display Events On Search Results
Events are displayed in list form. The list page may be animated with your own images. Items link to pages that promote the event (see search demo).
Currently we do not allow users to add images but this can be added. The issue is one of control, image size, quality and subject matter.
Display Events On Search Results
Events are displayed in list form. The list page may be animated with your own images. Items link to pages that promote the event (see search demo).
Currently we do not allow users to add images but this can be added. The issue is one of control, image size, quality and subject matter.
Search Events by date, type, name etc
Users can search for event by day, time, name, type and sub type. They can search any category for free admission or all. User Search Demo >>>>
Search Events by date, type, name etc
Users can search for event by day, time, name, type and sub type. They can search any category for free admission or all. User Search Demo >>>>
Flexible Result & Options
Result category pages include date, calendar, search, event types, featured, free not free. The event detail page is integrated with Google maps.
There are several dozen templates for event types categories and keywords. Users Options >>>
Flexible Result & Options
Result category pages include date, calendar, search, event types, featured, free not free. The event detail page is integrated with Google maps.
There are several dozen templates for event types categories and keywords. Users Options >>>
Semi Automated Newsletter
Sent out semi automatically once per week to database of 15,500 subscribers. The templates is automatically populated with events for the period. Branding may be changed to colour, text, images and logo of your choice. Example Newsletter >>>
Semi Automated Newsletter
Sent out semi automatically once per week to database of 15,500 subscribers. The templates is automatically populated with events for the period. Branding may be changed to colour, text, images and logo of your choice. Example Newsletter >>>
Subscription systems
Users can subscribe and unsubscribe at will. It is currently working with iContact and can integrated with your choice of automated list management and distribution services. Users can subscribe via Facebook and other apps (see sharing).
Subscription systems
Users can subscribe and unsubscribe at will. It is currently working with iContact and can integrated with your choice of automated list management and distribution services. Users can subscribe via Facebook and other apps (see sharing).
INTERNATIONAL TOURIST
INTERNATIONAL TOURIST
LOCAL HOTELS/PARTNERS
/PRESS
LOCAL HOTELS/PARTNERS
/PRESS
Bajans use it daily.
Hotel and tourism partners use it extensively for guest information.
It is used by local media in their events pages
Bajans use it daily.
Hotel and tourism partners use it extensively for guest information.
It is used by local media in their events pages
SOCIAL MEDIA /COMMUNITY SERVICES
SOCIAL MEDIA /COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tourism partners rely on it. Local media build on it
Tourism partners rely on it. Local media build on it
Software pioneered by Ian R Clayton And Kathy-Lynn Ward.
Perfected and managed by John Gibbs and the team that scout and complete the data gathering.
Marketed and maintained by Kathy Lynn Ward and her team of dedicated advertising and social media marketers who answer questions and post articles, events, newsletters and partner promos.
Over $400,000 BDS Invested in Marketing
313,000 backlinks all natural authority link
Software pioneered by Ian R Clayton And Kathy-Lynn Ward.
Perfected and managed by John Gibbs and the team that scout and complete the data gathering.
Marketed and maintained by Kathy Lynn Ward and her team of dedicated advertising and social media marketers who answer questions and post articles, events, newsletters and partner promos.
Over $400,000 BDS Invested in Marketing
313,000 backlinks all natural authority link
Barbados.org team has hosted and supported local Bajan businesses with a state-of-the-art events calendar with which to advertise and promote their events free of charge. It has contributed to the site in significant ways, including Google ranking, search results and international recognition.
At this time the team wishes to concentrate on other initiatives and is looking for the right partner who will be able to use it to promote Barbados, support the community of users and all of the people who provide events, festivals and productions of interest to Bajans, visitors and the world.
We believe that it is the right tool for the BTPA and will assist greatly in organizing and promoting events of all types both within Barbados and internationally.
Barbados.org team has hosted and supported local Bajan businesses with a state-of-the-art events calendar with which to advertise and promote their events free of charge. It has contributed to the site in significant ways, including Google ranking, search results and international recognition.
At this time the team wishes to concentrate on other initiatives and is looking for the right partner who will be able to use it to promote Barbados, support the community of users and all of the people who provide events, festivals and productions of interest to Bajans, visitors and the world.
We believe that it is the right tool for the BTPA and will assist greatly in organizing and promoting events of all types both within Barbados and internationally.
A COMMUNIITY SERVICE
A COMMUNIITY SERVICE
100% OWNED by YOU!
3 apps, url, content, social accounts, database, newsletter systems, software, plugins,
work systems, content admin person, existing backlinks, a high authority branded site well established in the community and on the Internet
You host, you maintain wherever you want. Help in setting it up on your site.
Customization Optional!
100% OWNED by YOU!
3 apps, url, content, social accounts, database, newsletter systems, software, plugins,
work systems, content admin person, existing backlinks, a high authority branded site well established in the community and on the Internet
You host, you maintain wherever you want. Help in setting it up on your site.
Customization Optional!
COST TO CREATE A SIMILAR EVENTS MARKETING SOLUTION
COST TO CREATE A SIMILAR EVENTS MARKETING SOLUTION
WHAT YOU GET
WHAT YOU GET
Software Custom Built for Barbados 100,000 gather, organize, search, share, inform, promo
Apps - Facebook 2,500
Apps - Partners 5,000
Apps - Mobile 4,000
Brand Reputation & Social Reach 40,000 incl. Facebook,Twitter etc pages/fans
Subscribers Database 15.5k 15,500
Automated Newsletter Systems 5,000
Subscribers Systems 2,500 subscribe integrated with Facebook
Work Systems & Knowledge Base 5,000 systems, training, how-to manuals
140 Visitors (280K Sessions) @ .30 42,000
Content ready to use 10,000
URL 5,643 >>>
Backlinks to WOIB 313k @ .20 62,600 >>> (i) average cost $352 link/pa
TOTAL 289,743
Software Custom Built for Barbados 100,000 gather, organize, search, share, inform, promo
Apps - Facebook 2,500
Apps - Partners 5,000
Apps - Mobile 4,000
Brand Reputation & Social Reach 40,000 incl. Facebook,Twitter etc pages/fans
Subscribers Database 15.5k 15,500
Automated Newsletter Systems 5,000
Subscribers Systems 2,500 subscribe integrated with Facebook
Work Systems & Knowledge Base 5,000 systems, training, how-to manuals
140 Visitors (280K Sessions) @ .30 42,000
Content ready to use 10,000
URL 5,643 >>>
Backlinks to WOIB 313k @ .20 62,600 >>> (i) average cost $352 link/pa
TOTAL 289,743
Cost are minimum you may expect to pay to develop content, systems and positioning
(i) in ahrefs.com 2016 survey the average cost per backlink was $352pa
Backlinks to VisitBarbados.org is 166k - WOIB is double that! Barbados.org is 5M
Cost are minimum you may expect to pay to develop content, systems and positioning
(i) in ahrefs.com 2016 survey the average cost per backlink was $352pa
Backlinks to VisitBarbados.org is 166k - WOIB is double that! Barbados.org is 5M
Easy and flexible admin systems built for Barbados events, recurring events, festivals, street fairs, shows, theatre and cinema.
Comes with a custom-built database, apps, work systems, social reach, and brand reputation.
Easy and flexible admin systems built for Barbados events, recurring events, festivals, street fairs, shows, theatre and cinema.
Comes with a custom-built database, apps, work systems, social reach, and brand reputation.
A destination events calendar has grown from a way to view events to a
fully integrated destination branding solution.
Events are helping to define the brand.
The system to build, manage, share and promote this cannot be found in traditional calendar software.
Todays events management and marketing solutions must now include systems to gather and organize events that are integrated with social media and all forms of digital syndication.
The WOIB is prime example of the new form of destination events software.
A destination events calendar has grown from a way to view events to a
fully integrated destination branding solution.
Events are helping to define the brand.
The system to build, manage, share and promote this cannot be found in traditional calendar software.
Todays events management and marketing solutions must now include systems to gather and organize events that are integrated with social media and all forms of digital syndication.
The WOIB is prime example of the new form of destination events software.
What It Does
What It Does
Comparative Statistics
Comparative Statistics
Total Backlinks
barbados.org 5 million
visitbarbados.org 151K
woib 313K
visitjamaica.com 231K
Total Backlinks
barbados.org 5 million
visitbarbados.org 151K
woib 313K
visitjamaica.com 231K
An Integrated Destination Branding Solution
An Integrated Destination Branding Solution