Get More Bookings, Save More Time with Yonder's Pop-up Announcements!

Looking pretty is no longer enough - your website needs to talk to your guests in the right place, at the right time, with the right message.

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That’s where Yonder’s Announcements come in.

Within the Yonder AI Chatbot product you get more than just chat: you also have the ability to display targeted website messages (pop-ups / banners / status updates) directly from the dashboard.

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What can you do with this feature?:

• Create messages from the Yonder dashboard, assign them to specific webpages / URLs, set date ranges or make them indefinite.
• Choose from different message types: a status update (e.g., weather/closure alert), site-wide banner, call-to-action, chat prompt, or subtle chat bubble.
• Publish in minutes, no developer required, and track basic analytics (views, clicks, status).
• Use alongside chat automation to reduce enquiries, highlight offers, and steer visitors into booking. From the case study of Taupo Tandem Skydiving: they “especially like the targeted messages option … put this message pop-up in front of our customers as soon as they visit our site”.

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“We especially like the targeted messages option for when we are running specials. So great to be able to put this message pop-up in front of our customers as soon as they visit our site.”
- Taupo Tandem Skydiving

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Here’s why announcements are a high-impact tool for tour operators, hotels, adventure outfits, and other tourism businesses:

1. Capture attention at key moments

When a visitor lands on your homepage or product page, a well-timed message can direct them to an offer (“10 % off if you book in the next 24 h”), alert them to a change in operations (weather, maintenance), or prompt them to chat. That reduces bounce and nudges them toward booking and engagement.

2. Channel offers and urgency

Tourism offers are often time-sensitive (seasonal deals, last-minute availability). A “Call to Action” announcement type (one of the options in Yonder) is built for this: you link the message to a promotion page, drive urgency, and track click-through.

3. Save staff time + reduce repetitive enquiries

By proactively providing key information (“Today’s weather is fine, jump in our 9 am session– only a few spots left!”) you reduce the load on your front-desk / booking team. As the case study shows: “They’re saving around 10 hours a month, and a lot less disruption for their front line staff.”

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Best Practice Tips: How To Use Yonder Announcements Wisely

Here’s a tactical roadmap you can follow to get the most out of Yonder’s announcements:

1. Map out key messaging opportunities
   • Pre-trip: availability alerts, “last spots today”, “sunset slot free”.
   • Operational: weather closures, safety updates, late running.
   • Cross-sell/upgrade: “Add a Go-Pro for only $25”, “Private tandem seats available”, "Take our Quiz to find the best tour for you!"
   • Engagement: “Chat with us now for any questions!”, “See latest 5-star reviews”.
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2. Choose the right announcement type
   • Status Update → urgent operational info (weather, closures).
   • Site-wide → one consistent big message across all pages (important safety notice, event notice).
   • Call to Action → promotional offer, limited time deal.
   • Prompt to Chat → high traffic page encouragement to interact with chat / help bot.
   • Chat Bubble → subtle non-intrusive tip/offer.
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3. Target pages & timing smartly
   • You can assign messages to relevant URLs, so they show up where they make sense (e.g., booking page, product detail page).
   • Use date ranges for time-sensitive messages, or indefinite for ongoing notices.
   • Ensure one message per URL (system restriction) to avoid overlapping confusion.
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4. Publish and monitor performance
   • Use the analytics provided: views, clicks, status of messages.
   • Based on performance: refine the creative, adjust the target URL, experiment with message types.
   • Check internal team feedback: Are fewer calls/emails coming in? Are bookings increasing?
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5. Integrate with your chat/assistant flow
   • Ensure announcements complement the bot’s behaviour: if you’re promoting “Chat now”, ensure the chat widget pops or is primed.
   • Use announcements to guide visitors into the booking funnel, and let chat handle the rest (availability, FAQ, booking link) ... exactly what Yonder’s AI Chatbot is built for.

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Meet The Community: Taupo Tandem Skydiving

The team at Taupo Tandem Skydiving were already using chat tools but found they were missing visits and enquiries. With Yonder they gain twofold benefits: a smarter chat assistant plus on‐site pop-ups.

This resulted in converting an average of 10-20 bookings/month through chat alone, and saving ~10 staff hours per month by dealing with routine enquiries automatically. This shows how announcements + chat flow together to drive bookings and efficiency in a tourism context.

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Getting started: 5-step checklist

1. Log into your Yonder dashboard → Chatbot tab → Announcements.
2. Brainstorm 3 messages you want to test this month (one operational update, one promo, one chat-prompt).
3. Choose the appropriate type, assign the correct URL/time range, hit Publish Live.
4. Track the analytics for that message after a week: how many views, clicks, chats, bookings.
5. Review for your team: did this reduce enquiries? Did it increase bookings? Tweak your next round accordingly.

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The moment a visitor lands on your site is your chance to make the move - answer their question, catch their interest, guide them to book.

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With Yonder’s announcements feature you add a smart “pop-in” message that works alongside your chat assistant, lifting conversions and freeing up your team for the human stuff.
If you’re a Yonder user, and you're ready to activate smarter on-site messaging that ties into your overall inbound/outbound strategy, this is a great way in.

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Not a Yonder user yet? Request a demo to chat to our team and find out how we can fit into your business!