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TALKING TO "THE MAN" Whether you are a self storage feasibility analyst or an individual researching your next project, we often need to contact local government to find out if there are any other self storage projects in the works. Because these agencies vary on a city level in both sophistication and responsiveness, this may prove to be a frustrating process. Here’s how to cut through the red tape.

When prospective tenants drive by your facility what message does it convey to them? When they visit your website what do the colors and images tell them about your company? When people hear your company name or see your logo what do they think?

We’ve long been taught the importance of creating a favorable first impression.The same rule applies to buildings, including the presumably bland self storage facility.

Self-storage is subject to seasonal fluctuations, much like many other businesses. It just so happens that winter brings the perfect storm of renters leaving – with many customers looking for storage only through the summer, winter can leave facility owners looking around and wondering why they've suddenly dropped 10% from their occupancy rate.

The next time you go to a restaurant, concert, or another public area, take a look around. At least the majority of the people you see will be holding a mobile device. In today’s digital on-to-go world, there isn’t much that can separate a person from their beloved mobile device.

As busy as the self storage industry has been over the last five to seven years, not much has been written or discussed recently about the language of loan covenants for buying or building self storage facilities.

A website is no longer just a placeholder for your storage facility on the internet, it’s an integral part of how you communicate to potential customers what you offer – and if you’re doing a lousy job, you could be saying that they should go elsewhere.

Websites play a crucial role in attracting and retaining self-storage customers. But even though your website is aesthetically appealing, it may not get the results you expected. Why? Because an effective self-storage website has to focus on the needs of its users (i.e., customers).

Today’s storage market is a highly competitive environment and getting tenants into your facility can be challenging. When large operators enter your market, competing with them may seem impossible. However, you do need a large marketing budget to be successful.

The holidays are right around the corner and Google is fully embracing the holiday spirit by releasing new tools and features in Google My Business (GMB), like a digital marketing Santa Claus. From 2012 to the present day, Google has evolved into an entirely new world.