THECADDESIGNER Ltd
LIVE DIMENSIONS
Turn on the measure feature and the room dimensions will automatically be displayed, available in Plan View showing room length & width, and in Walk-around View which includes room height.
ROOM TAGS
Each room can have its own tag to display information such as:
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Room Number
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Sq/ft size
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Room dimensions
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Door type
You can further enrich the information by adding video clips, images and links such as to your website booking page.
FEATURE TAGS
Highlight to the viewer everything that makes your facility stand-out from the crowd by adding feature rich tags to provide information, video clips and links to your website pages.
FILTER THE TAGS
Tags can be filtered to help to easily identify room types or features such as lift locations. If you are only interested in 250 sq/ft rooms, apply the filter to see where they are located in the facility. Then you can click on the tags to get individual room specific information.
SEARCHES
All information within the tour, including Tag information, can be searched. Want to know the exact location of a room number, apply the search and its location will be displayed in the tour.
IMPROVE ENQUIRY CONVERSIONS
The Virtual Tour helps your site operators secure more rentals. You can walk the client around the tour whilst on a call by screen sharing. Alternatively share a 'Tag Link' with the client that they can click and be immediately transported into the tour to the exact room you are trying to rent to them.
The Process....
Explore this partial example of a Self Storage Facility to appreciate the immersive experience
MAXIMISE THE ROI OF YOUR TOUR
Virtual Tours have been shown to significantly increase user engagement on a website. Studies show that websites with virtual tours tend to have higher conversion rates, as users feel more confident in their decisions after visually experiencing a space. The tour can be embedded into your website, added to Google Maps and used in your social media marketing.
Virtual Tours can drive traffic from Media Posts:
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Teasers & Clips - As part of our service we will create short, enticing video clips or GIF's of the virtual tour for you to share on social media to spark curiosity and encourage users to visit the full tour on your website.
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Call-to-Actions (CTA's) - Use strong CTA's like "Take a sneak peak inside!" or "Explore before you visit!" with a direct link to the virtual tour.
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Live Demonstrations - Host live sessions where you walk through the virtual tour, answering questions in real time to engage viewers and drive traffic.
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SEO Benefits - Posting the virtual tour on YouTube, embedding it in blog posts, and optimizing descriptions with relevant keywords can drive organic traffic.
FAQ's for Self Storage Virtual Tours
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Q: Can the tour include outside areas
A: YES - The equipment we use is the latest LiDAR scanner which can scan outside to show your parking spaces and site access. For the best results the scan would ideally be conducted in dry sunny conditions. -
Q: Can the Virtual Tour include several floors
A: YES - Individual floors can be scanned. In the virtual tour you can switch between viewing all floors together or choose a floor that you wish to explore. -
Q: When is the best time to get a Virtual Tour Photographed
A: The best results would be when a store is new without any clients occupying rooms. That way all of the corridors and each individual rooms can be scanned and included within the tour. If a facility is occupied with locked rooms the tour can only be of where we can get access to scan. We will work with you to discuss what is achievable given any access restrictions. -
Q: Do we have any say in what is included/displayed in the tour
A: YES - Every facility is different and each operator has their own ideas of what to include. We do not provide an out-of-the-box service for this reason. Every tour is bespoke to the client. We discuss your ideas and suggest the best ways to include features within the tour. Our expert editors will then ensure that your facility is shown in the best way possible to meet your criterias. -
Q: What are the costs
A: The cost of visiting your premises, scanning the tour and editing to create your bespoke tour is priced individually, based upon the facility size and number of rooms to be scanned. -
Q: How long does the scanning take
A: To give an idea a typical 20,000 sq/ft facility with 185 rooms would take 1 day to scan. We would be scanning in approximately 400 positions to capture all of the corridors and rooms. Each scan takes 30 seconds to rotates through 360 degrees. -
Q: What happens if somebody walks into the scanning area during the capture
A: The person will be captured and shown in tour. The faces of people are automatically blurred. Some clients like the look of people walking around the building, others prefer for the building to seen to be empty. These are the finer details that we will discuss with you when planning the scanning.
360 VIRTUAL TOUR FOR SELF STORAGE
Differentiate yourself from the competition by offering your clients an engaging way to explore your self-storage facility. A virtual tour allows them to navigate your site at their own pace, providing a genuine feel for the space, layout, and features without the need to visit in person. By delivering a realistic and captivating experience, you can foster trust, enhance customer confidence, and simplify the decision-making process for potential renters. Enable your clients to see your facility like never before, empowering them to make informed choices. The tour can highlight both the interior and exterior areas including parking, reception, various floors of storage units, rental offices, and-site amenities like a shop or café. There are no limits
Showcase everything that makes your facility unique
USEFULL FEATURES IN THE VIRTUAL TOUR
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SCAN THE BUILDING
Book a photography date, typically a 20,000 sq/ft facility will require circa 400 scan points taking 1 day to capture
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PROCESS THE TOUR
We will process, edit and tailor the Virtual Tour to showcase your facility and rooms to their full potential.
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CLIENT APPROVAL
Within 5 days of the building scan you will have access to the tour to discuss, make changes and approve before going live.
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GO-LIVE
24 hours after approval you will be able embed the tour into your website, add to Google Maps and share on your social platforms.
3 Property Views included
switch between Dollshouse, Floorplan and Walk-around views whilst exploring the facility
