Randolph B.
Helping churches to improve their building ROI
We are a national church with approximately 200 sites. Our pilot of 20+ locations in a true mix of urban and suburban areas is proving to be successful based on inquiries that turn into bookings. Our lots sit empty most of the week (as is the case for many churches) so this new venture helps to justify their existence. In addition, the presence of cars acts as a deterrent for vandalism as it creates the appearance of activity. The company support staff are helpful and timely. The information dashboard is very useful for monitoring activity. We are still sorting through (and learning) the reporting for booking the revenue in an easy fashion, and the company has agreed to be open to input for making client improvements in this regard. These days a willing attitude is gold. The instant messaging function without having to login in is a great tool for quick replies to inquiries. I've had a little trouble getting the YES (go and book it) function to work when the inquiry text comes. I also wish the inquiries would be tagged with a site label so I know where the interest is more quickly. On the list of improvements we hope to see soon. Overall, a very clever idea that easily ticks the box of "extra revenue opportunities" that churches need to look for. With Spacer.com doing the marketing, customer vetting and collections, the admin effort required by the client is pretty low. Can't wait to expand beyond our pilot sites.