A new website has been launched offering great deals for pursuing cultural and wellness activities in Geneva and neighboring France.
Online since October last year, www.bewell-now.ch was set up by local therapist, Giovanni Boschetti, an independent practitioner with over 15 years of experience, employing techniques such as Reflexology, the Grinberg Method, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Self-protection Tatout.
Asked why he decided to set up the new website, Giovanni told knowitall.ch, “Having worked in the health business here for many years, I can see that there is a vast range of original cultural and wellness opportunities for people living in this region. However, it is strange that the general public appears largely unaware of them, or is reluctant to try out some of the original ideas for self-improvement and growth that exist here. My goal with this website is to share this information with the general public and create a link between the local community and service providers by offering deals at attractive prices, which are more likely to tempt potential clients to try out new services. At the same time, I hope to support what I believe represents an incredible regional heritage.”
Every 2 or 3 days, new deals are offered via the website, covering a range of disciplines from health and wellbeing, through to art, culture and sport. At the time of writing this article, the current deals include an option to book an Ayurvedic massage, another to sign up for a writing retreat, a third to attend a homeopathy session, and one more to buy concert tickets, all at reduced prices. Before any offer is made public, Giovanni and his team will make sure that all aspects of the deal meet their stringent requirements. Partners in the deal are vetted, proof of certification is requested where appropriate, and in many cases the service or activity being offered is put to the test first.
To buy a deal, it is not necessary to create an account – offers can be bought directly via credit card without registering. However, it is helpful to register if you want to receive information about new offers as soon as they are published on the site. At www.bewell-now.ch the emphasis is very much on quality rather than quantity – so you will not usually see offers available in their tens or hundreds. In may cases, there will be just half a dozen vouchers available for purchase, so it is definitely in your interest to keep an eye on the offers as they come out.
Targeting both the English and French speaking communities, the website is available in two language versions. Unlike many websites, the English version is not just a literal translation of the French website. Instead, it has been customized to offer deals only from those service providers who are comfortable working in English. So if you would rather have an English-speaking therapist you should make sure you only apply for vouchers in the English section of the website.
Asked what makes his website special compared to other voucher services currently operating in the region, Giovanni told us, “www.bewell-now.ch is a small-scale “arty-crafty” website, which aims to be as close to its partners and customers as possible. When our team meets with potential new partners, we make sure to ask for lots of photos of their workplace as well as photos of them so that customers have a good idea of who will be providing the service or treating them, before they buy any vouchers. We steer away from using glossy marketing material to promote our partners as this often tells customers little more than the text describing the offer. We aim to provide as much information as possible about each offer, so that customers are able to make informed decisions about their purchases, are less likely to be disappointed, and more likely to return again - much to the pleasure of our partners!”
He continued, “The best way to be sure about the quality of a particular service is to test it beforehand so, wherever possible, we will experience the service for ourselves. We will only offer vouchers for those services that we feel can offer total customer satisfaction. It is important to remember that our focus is not to offer “bargain” deals at heavily discounted prices, but rather to give the general public the opportunity to try out a new service or indulge in an unusual activity that they would not otherwise be tempted to try at the standard market rates."
To ensure the best quality of service for both customers and partners, www.bewell-now.ch currently only operates within the Geneva area and neighboring France. “Whilst we are in the early stages of developing our business, it is important to be able to keep a tight control on all stages of the process. By remaining small, we can visit our partners regularly, get feedback from our customers and respond appropriately. That said, we are keen to build up our customer base as much as possible so that we can continue to attract new partners with interesting propositions for our customers. So even if our website visitors don't see a deal that they like now, we encourage them to sign up for our newsletter so that they don't miss out on exciting opportunities in the future."
Giovanni Boschetti
www.bewell-now.ch
