About us / Listing with us / Policies & Disclaimers

About Us Managed by Canadian Bed Breakfast Inc, we are 100% Canadian family owned. GreaterVictoria.com went on-line September 1998.
Even though were are not the first Victoria BC web site to provide Internet advertising however we are one of the easiest found and successful web sites around.

Apply on-line
There are no hidden fees required to be listed on GreaterVictoria.com
To join GreaterVictoria.com visit our on-line application form or Phone: (250) 477 7970 | Toll Free 1- 877-477-7970 | e-mail "we will be pleased to assist in any way that best works for you".

Our advertising is affordable and designed to "Stay That Way"
Starting at $95.00 per year for a comprehensive web page listing, "others can charge considerably more and not deliver the results". In today's market where operating costs can be a challenge, we manage to keep overhead operating costs low, passing the saving to you in the form of affordable rates. Another example of maintaining control of operating costs we have significantly reduced on-line banking fees by switching to PayPal. Our advertising members have found PayPal to be very secure and easy to use.

Effective Advertising
Our format is simple, powerful and recognized internationally. You will receive a directory and comprehensive web page listing which ensures effective search engines recognition and where you will easily be found. Other sites provide limited web page space "we do not do that", you can post as much descriptive information as you like, encouraging customers to contact you.
We take the time to create your web page listing that way you receive the best possible exposure and layout and not have to worry if you are not doing things right, plus you can request changes anytime. We do not charge for this service "not like many other web sites who charge a fee" All you have to do is e-mail the required changes.

We are here for the long run
The proliferation of internet companies trying to sell you advertising makes it difficult to know who to advertise with, and if you will receive the promised referrals and bookings. You could even spend hard earned dollars for a listing with them, then they will leave you cold by placing your listing on some non-de-script web project "we aren't interested in that type of business".
We are here for the long run having been in the Internet Advertising business since 1998 starting off with GreaterVictoria.com launched 1998, VancouverIslandBedBreakfast.com launched 1999, CanadianBedBreakfast.com launched 2001 and AmericanBedBreakfast.com launched 2007, all managed thru our company Canadian Bed Breakfast Inc. Our web sites promote each other providing a choice for our visitors and creating additional exposure for our advertisers.

Strong visitor activity
Our web site on the average receives over 1000 unique daily visitors using our site. We do count "hits" which helps us to evaluate the overall activity of our web site. Our advertisers continually maintain a renewal rate of 98%, this shows we do deliver on what we offer in Internet exposure, referrals and bdookings.

No problem if you have a web site listed elsewhere
It is important to have a web site as this will be the only way visitors locally and from around the world can effectively find you. Based on current stats over 85% of B&B referrals and bookings now come from the internet. Even though you may have a web site will anyone ever find you, especially if someone in Vancouver wants to find a business in Victoria BC. As you have probably experienced there is nothing more frustrating in having a haphazard approach, but prefer a easily found web site in a easy-to-navigate format "this is exactly what we are providing".
As part of your adverting membership we will provide you an outside link to your other web site at no extra cost. It does not make sense for your other web site to go un-noticed since you paid hard earned funds to have it designed.

We strive to to be one of Greater Victoria's best internet web site
Our name has proven to be a very powerful means of creating recognition with the search engines, making it easy for individuals to find us. We have been around since 1998, having grown to become one of the top Victoria BC internet web sites. Each day search engines index thousands of web sites "and yet we still maintain top position". We are proud of the standards we have achieved and the affordable services we have to offer.
From the start we have maintained a simple easy-to-navigate web site providing our visitors quick access to a large selection of, informative tourist services, travel information, and community resources. We pride ourselves on the feed back we receive from both our advertisers and visitors and in many cases we have adopted their ideas and suggestions. We try to ensure that all browser work well so that everyone can view us without encountering problems.

We actively promote GreaterVictoria.com
We are proactive in marketing as illustrated in our successes where GreaterVictoria.com can be found on 2500 + different search engines world wide, including travel sites, competing web sites, individual web sites, as well as in print, TD Travel, Times Colonist, B&B Associations, and by word of mouth. Just to mention a few.

Booking with a listed Bed and Breakfast
GreaterVictoria.com does not handle bookings for any listed accommodation. Please contact the owners directly, booking information can be found on their web page listing.

Our mission:
T o provide a friendly, informative and easy-to-navigate web site. We are committed to providing personal and timely service to all our viewers and advertisers.

Privacy Policy:
GreaterVictoria.com does not provide or sell any information to an individual or third party. Information that is provided by you and retained by us is stored with the utmost care and security. We do not sell or distribute personal information, including, but not limited to, names, postal information, e-mail address, phone and/or fax number.

Referring Links:
Advertisers will be provided with a link to their Home page provided it's an independent web site and not listed with a competing company. This policy provides for accountability on advertising referrals from GreaterVictoria.com

Terms and Conditions:
1: The rate agreed upon is guaranteed for the duration of the paid advertisement.
2: GreaterVictoria.com maintains the right to accept, reject, or edit the contents within the Greatervictoria.com web site without exclusion.
3: GreaterVictoria.com maintains the exclusive right to set all conditions for advertising placed on the Greatervictoria.com web site.
4: GreaterVictoria.com maintains the exclusive right to cancel any advertisement should the contents or linked web site be deemed inappropriate.
5: All fees paid are non-refundable. Failure to honor the payment arrangement within the specified time frame may result in cancellation of service.
6: Request for and acceptance of said services constitutes a contract.

Copyright:
GreaterVictoria.com grants permission to individuals and businesses to download or print copies of articles on GreaterVictoria.com for personal use. Any person may reproduce short excerpts from said articles for any purpose that respects the rights of authors, provided that the source is fully acknowledged.

Warranty:
GreaterVictoria.com accepts no responsibility for statements or opinions expressed by a contributor and consequently accepts no liability for damages that may result from the Subscriber's use of statements made. Acceptance of an advertisement, announcement, or other material does not imply endorsement by either the contributors or by GreaterVictoria.com

Disclaimer:
We strive to insure Greatervictoria.com is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. All information on this web site is from sources deemed reliable. Photographs, descriptions, and all other information reflect conditions at the time the items were posted. By using this web site the advertiser and reader agrees that the publisher and staff of this web site are not responsible nor liable for any event resulting from the use or misuse of this information. This site contains Hyperlinks to other Internet sites. Such links are not endorsements of any products or services in such sites and no information in such site has been endorsed or approved by GreaterVictoria.com

Secure Transactions:
.. To ensure your security we now use PayPal to process online credit card transactions ..
1: State-of-the-art technology. As a leader in security technology, PayPal uses state-of-the-art fraud prevention to stop cyber crime.
2: 24/7 Transaction Monitoring. PAYPAL employs a team of over 2,000 specialists worldwide (including former law enforcement officials who work with agencies around the world to help protect you from fraud and identity theft). Their experts will contact you immediately if we suspect fraud in your account and work with authorities to shut down fraudulent web sites.
3: Cutting-Edge Fraud Models. Every transaction is reviewed by industry-leading, proprietary models that help weed out fraudulent activity.
4: PayPal Verification System. This additional measure indicates select members have completed PayPal's Verification system and successfully established their identity with us.