Our Memberships
Professional Van Builders Listings
Basic
$4.99 mo
Gain visibility in the van building community by listing your company details for potential referrals.
List company name and location.
Feature on a curated builder list used for social media referrals.
Enhance visibility and reach to potential customers.
Pro
$45.00 mo
Showcase your professional craftsmanship and expand your client base with enhanced profile features.
Include detailed company information, types of builds, and specialties.
Add photos and videos to highlight your work.
Direct link to your own website for increased traffic.
Enhanced exposure through direct recommendations on social media.
Pro Plus
$25.00 mo
Establish a robust online presence with a dedicated website page, perfect for builders aiming for maximum exposure.
All benefits of the Pro Plan included.
Own dedicated page on our website, acting as a standalone site.
Extensive details, imagery, and links provided.
Ideal for those without a personal website or looking to supplement their online presence.
Direct link from social media for top-tier visibility and referrals.
More Details
Our membership plans are designed to connect van builders with a passionate and growing community of van life enthusiasts, and here’s why they are especially valuable:
Our VanBuild360 community on Instagram and Facebook boasts a substantial following of individuals eager to start their van life adventures. Many of our followers frequently inquire about van builds, asking questions like “How much does this van cost?”, “Where can I get one built?”, and “Who built this van?” These are potential customers looking for professional builders.
By joining our platform through one of our tailored membership plans, you not only increase your visibility among these followers but also enable us to efficiently bridge the gap between their queries and your services:
- Free Plan: This basic plan allows us to list your company name and location, making it easy for us to refer you directly when answering basic inquiries on our social media channels.
- Pro Plan: With this plan, you can provide more extensive details about your company, including the types of builds, specialties, and even visual content like photos and videos of your work. It includes a direct link to your website. We leverage this information to answer many of the common questions ourselves while guiding serious prospects directly to your detailed profile for further engagement.
- Pro Plus Plan: This premium plan offers the most extensive online presence, featuring a dedicated page on our website that acts as a standalone showcase of your business. It’s ideal for builders without a personal website or those seeking enhanced exposure. With comprehensive details available on this page, we can handle many initial inquiries ourselves and direct serious inquiries straight to you, providing an easy pathway for potential customers to reach out for more detailed discussions.
By listing your business with us, not only do we direct customer leads your way, but we also provide preliminary answers to their questions based on the information you supply. This proactive approach helps manage customer expectations and streamlines their decision-making process, ensuring that by the time they contact you, they are informed and ready to discuss their project.
Advantages for Builders
Regional Categorization: Builders are categorized by regions and states, as well as countries like Australia and the UK. This targeted categorization ensures that builders attract customers from their specific geographic area, making the search process more relevant and efficient for both parties.
Link-in-Bio: The direct link in the bio of your social media accounts goes straight to the builder listings. This drives high traffic directly to the builders’ profiles, increasing the likelihood of customer engagement and inquiries.
Featured Listings: Builders can opt to have their listings featured at the top of their region’s page. This prime placement increases visibility and positions them as top contenders in their locale, potentially driving more business.
Banner Ads on the Blog: As your blog grows and guides more fans through the intricacies of starting van life, builders have the opportunity to advertise their companies or products through banner ads. This not only enhances their visibility but also associates their brand with valuable content that is highly relevant to the audience.
Suggested Add-Ons and Pricing Strategies
Implementing these add-ons effectively requires a thoughtful approach to both structure and pricing. Here are some suggestions:
- Featured Listings: Offer this as a monthly or yearly subscription. You could price it based on the competitiveness of the region—higher prices for more sought-after regions. For example, a builder in a popular van-building state like California might pay more to be featured than one in a less populated area.
- Banner Ads: These can be sold based on the duration of the ad run and the page views it accumulates. Consider offering packages that cater to different budgets, such as basic, premium, and platinum, with each tier offering increased visibility or extended run times.
- Highlight Reels: Allow builders to feature in the highlights on your main social media pages for a week or month. Price these based on the potential reach and engagement levels of your social media account.
Implementation Considerations
- Ease of Use: Make sure that the process for purchasing and setting up these add-ons is straightforward and accessible directly through the builder’s dashboard on your site.
- Metrics Transparency: Provide builders with clear metrics on how these add-ons are improving their visibility and engagement. This could include data on page views, clicks, and potential leads generated.
- Customization Options: Allow builders to customize their ads and featured listings to align with their brand’s voice and aesthetics. This personal touch can make the ads more effective and appealing.
By implementing these strategies, you not only enhance the value provided to the builders on your platform, but also create additional revenue streams for your business. This approach fosters a dynamic marketplace where builders feel supported in growing their visibility and reaching a more targeted audience eager to embark on van life.
