Communicating with Your Customers Has Never Been Easier

Oct 11, 2023 | 3 minute read Comments
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Communicating with your customers is one of the most crucial parts of running a fishing charter. That’s why our latest update will help you get in touch with your customers on the go and with ease. Our Instant Messaging service has undergone more than just a facelift.

Two cell phones containing the updated Instant Messaging feature on FishingBooker against a grey background

This new-look service will make it easier to switch between conversations, allow you to call customers directly from Instant Messaging, and let you change bookings and make a new offer without having to exit the screen. 

So, what’s new?

First of all, the desktop layout. The old interface used to resemble a traditional email. That meant you’d need to click in and out of messages, going back and forth between conversations. Well not anymore!

A screenshot showing the latest Instant Messaging flow on FishingBooker with a pop-out screen

We’ve updated the layout to look more like an online messaging service. You’ll see the list of messages in your inbox on the left-hand side of the screen at all times – even when you’re in the middle of answering someone. That means you can see exactly what else you need to respond to and switch between messages, without the hassle of exiting the page and waiting for it to reload.

On the right of the screen, you’ll also see the booking details for the customer you’re talking to. This will help you keep on top of who you’re in contact with, helping you tailor make every experience. We hope this will especially help during the busy upcoming high season!

You Can Also Call Directly from Any Message

Not only that, but the booking details section will contain a direct link to call customers for upcoming bookings. There’s no more having to click through or copy the customer’s phone number and pasting it elsewhere. Within seconds, you can be on the phone with your customer.

Make Changes and New Offers

The final piece of the puzzle when it comes to the new-look Instant Messaging platform is the ability for you to make changes or send a new offer. 

A screenshot of a screen allowing captains to create a new offer for customers with a pop-out screen on the right-hand side

If you thought you had to decline or cancel a trip after communicating with your customer, you can suggest new dates or offer a different trip package within just a few clicks. Again, from the booking details section, you’ll have everything you need to give the customer (and yourself) a hassle-free rebooking experience. 

This works after a successful trip, too. Agree on a new date with your customer and you can create a new offer through FishingBooker.

And Now Over to You…

These changes should make it easier for you to communicate with and keep your customers. The next time you use Instant Messaging on the web, you’ll see the new design.

To return to the old messaging layout, look for the bar at the top of the screen that says “Switch back to old messenger.” Switch the slider to the left, and your messages will go back to their old look.

How do you find the new layout? We’d love to hear from you. Share any feedback you may have in the comments below this article!

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Growing up next to a river, Rhys was always on the water. From Carp fishing in his native Wales to trying his hand at offshore fishing when traveling abroad, Rhys has vastly expanded his horizons when it comes to casting a line and continues to test new waters whenever he has the opportunity.

Comments (5)

Captain Frank Sherry

Apr 18, 2022

sounds like some great changes to an already great system. looking forward to taking advantage of all the new changes

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Capt Phillip Loughlin

Apr 5, 2022

Looking forward to putting this to work this season. I think one of the biggest challenges I’ve had was rescheduling (had a lot of rough weather last year) without cancelling the trip.
The other challenge was people wanting to get in touch with questions without having to actually book or commit the deposit. I’m hoping this will make it easier.

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    Marko

    Apr 6, 2022

    Hi Capt. Phillip,

    You hit the nail on the head. We hope this makes it easier both to reschedule trips and communicate with customers in general.

    Thanks for getting in touch!

    Tight lines,

    Marko

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Elick Hernandez

Apr 1, 2022

Amazing customer service reps. We are greatly satisfied with your assistance, thank you Fishing Booker.

Capt Elick Hernandez
Adventures Tourmarine, PR

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    Lisa

    Apr 1, 2022

    Hi Capt. Elick,

    Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re very happy to work with you.

    Tight lines,

    Lisa

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