Hey folks, I'm new here! I work for a company that delivers yachts internationally, mainly for private owners with medium to large boats. We're exploring the idea of creating an online estimator tool that could be embedded on our website (and possibly others). This tool would calculate the distance from point A to point B at sea, estimate how many days the journey would take depending on the vessel type, provide a rough quote, and even allow users to send a quote request to us based on that info. I'm curious if anyone has experience with similar tools and if they actually led to an increase in sales or website traffic as we're hoping for. I'm also considering that this could be a useful tool for brokers to integrate on their sites for a commission. Thanks for any insights!
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From what I understand, clients who buy yachts probably don't focus much on price, so a simple estimate tool might not be very engaging for them. It could be more useful for your sales team to have an advanced tool that minimizes errors and helps deliver accurate quotes instead of relying on clients to self-determine costs.
You might want to get feedback from yacht sellers rather than just web developers. They're the ones who generally see how these tools impact sales.
Consider looking into CPQ (Configure Price Quote) software if you're dealing with a lot of variables. Platforms like Salesforce could really streamline your process. If it's just about selecting vessel types and calculating costs based on simple inputs, then a full CPQ tool might be overkill, but if your estimations involve more complexities, it might be worth checking out!
Yup, these tools can definitely work! I developed a similar tool for a client recently and they loved it. It generates useful PDFs with estimates based on user inputs. Since then, I've created several more for other products because the clients found them so beneficial!
I think your potential customers are probably more interested in brand reputation than just the price. High-end buyers often focus on the status they get from owning a yacht. So, an estimate tool might not be as appealing to them. It might be more effective as an internal tool to help your sales team provide accurate quotes and close deals better.
Exactly! The personal touch from a sales rep can make a huge difference, especially for high-value items like yachts.