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Forward Thinking Web Solutions is about helping you ATTRACT, CONNECT and KEEP your customers through using online tools. The purpose of this blog is to help provide ideas for being effective online and using your time and money wisely.
Stephen Crewson

I enjoy working with Campgrounds, RV Parks and Fishing Resorts.   I am a member of Camping in Ontario, a workshop speaker at Regional Meetings and the 2015 Convention. I am a two time winner of the the Camping in Ontario "Website of the Year Award". As a Google+ Local Business Consultant and a Certified Hootsuite Professional I have helped...

I enjoy working with Campgrounds, RV Parks and Fishing Resorts.   I am a member of Camping in Ontario, a workshop speaker at Regional Meetings and the 2015 Convention. I am a two time winner of the the Camping in Ontario "Website of the Year Award". As a Google+ Local Business Consultant and a Certified Hootsuite Professional I have helped Campgrounds be effective online.

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Ep. 2 - 5 Off-Season Online Marketing Ideas for your Campground & RV Park


RV Park and Campground Owners, Scott and Steve discuss 5 Off-Season ONLINE Marketing Ideas that will help you stand apart from your competition.  We speak about your website and what you need to think about to be effective online in addition to some other online ideas that are important  for you to think about during this season.
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Reservation Software: RMS Availability Map

​The RMS Reservation Software can simplify your guest services and your staff efficiency. Click to see the video and learn more.

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Reservation Software: RMS Mobile

Did you know that there are smartphone applications available allowing you to take reservations on the go.  Imagine how this could simplify managing your campground, RV park or resort.

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Reservation Software: Pencil Bookings

Put your guests at ease with the assurance their request is being held at your campground, RV Park or resort.

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Reservation Software: Booking Screen

See how easy it is to use the RMS Software for your Campground, RV Park or Resort

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The Ultimate SEO Checklist

The Ultimate SEO Checklist
I'm amazed at how many times I speak with a small business owner who says that they paid for SEO.  When I visit their site and take a quick look around I notice that even the simplest things are not completed.  Websites are often missing Title Tags, alt descriptions and more.  These are all important elements of your website that hel...
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Should My Campground use Google+?

Should My Campground use Google+?
Google+ has been in the news lots lately.  Some think it is dead a a social platform.  I disagree.  I've spent the year learning and using Google+ which included becoming a Local Google Business Consultant through Plus My Business.  I've also had the opportunity to speak at 5 Camping in Ontario (Ontario Private Campgro...
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Campground Booking/Reservation Software

If you're looking for a campground booking/reservation software, I highly encourage you to look at the option available from RMS.  Although the company is based in Australia, the North American support is phenomenal.  In fact, they are continuing to grow their business on the continent with a cloud based product that will simplify your customer booking. Last fall I spent several days researching campground booking software and settled on RMS for several reasons:

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Thanks to Steve's hard work and super knowledge of how to set up web sites and what makes people look for them.He did a super job for us and went far beyond our expectations in helping us navigate through all the bits and pieces of adding a Google+ page and the web site itself. He asked us what we wanted and then went about making it happen on time and for the cost originally discussed.
Berndy Heumann, Brennan Harbour RV Park
Steve, at Forward Thinking, has been very attentive to our online needs. Customers regularly tell us that they learned about us through a web search and Steve is very active at keeping our Facebook active and relevant.
Paul Millar - Rolling Horse Community Bikes
Working with Steve since 2010, he is literally the most amazing patient person I have ever dealt with and his knowledge is so vast of the operation of a computer it literally blows me away. My life is so much more uncomplicated and organized by his experienced knowledge and help!!
Kathie Parker - Mountain Trout Camp
Steve has always been very courteous and prompt in his responses ... with a joyful attitude to boot!! He clearly knows his stuff and is very passionate about making things right so that that customer is happy.
Tim & Angie - Burlington Water Tech
I honestly think we have one of the best web sites in all of Speed Skating
Paul Emblin - Milton Speed Skating