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How to use geographic targeting to improve local marketing and drive more bookings

Understand where your best customers live, find high-potential local areas youโ€™re missing, and use postcode targeting to focus your marketing where it counts.

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Introduction

The visitor heatmap and postcode/zipcode targeting tools give you clear, visual insights into your visitor demographics, helping you make data-driven decisions about marketing spend and campaigns.

Itโ€™s designed for visitor attractions that want to make smarter marketing decisions using real visitor data. Youโ€™ll see where demand is strongest, how far people are travelling to visit you, and which local areas have untapped potential for ads, promotions, or partnerships.

Note: This feature is only available through the Marketing Suite.

To get started, go to Community โ†’ Geographic targeting. Both the visitor heatmap and postcode/zip code targeting tools are located here.

See where your visitors are coming from

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Visitor heatmap

The heatmap uses a colour scale to show the geographic concentration of your visitors:

  • Red: High visitor density

  • Green: Moderate visitor density

  • Blank areas: Few or no visitors

This is based on latitude and longitude data taken from billing postcodes at checkout.

Adjust your zoom level:

  • Local (e.g. SW13): Broader trends (5โ€“10 mile radius)

  • Hyperlocal (e.g. SW13 1): Detailed trends (0.5โ€“1 mile radius)

Changing the zoom updates the map instantly and adjusts postcode/zipcode suggestions below accordingly.

Youโ€™ll also see key metrics like:

  • Percentage of visitors within certain distances (e.g. 50% within 4.3 miles)

These insights help define your true local catchment area.

Know where to focus next

๐Ÿ“Postcode/zip code targeting

Below the heatmap, you'll find recommended postcode areas. These are automatically calculated based on your average visitor travel distance, combined with population and census data.

Note: This data may take 10โ€“15 seconds to fully load due to its complexity.

Filter by audience segment:

  • Young families

  • Families

  • Teens

  • Adults

  • Grandparents

Tip: Selecting an audience updates postcode suggestions to highlight areas with the most relevant demographics.

Each postcode includes:

  • Total visitors from that area

  • Estimated local population of your selected segment

  • Performance rating showing your market penetration

Postcodes are grouped into actionable segments:

Segment What it means How to use it
 Core ๐Ÿ“Œ  Areas youโ€™re already converting well  Focus on loyalty, repeat visits,   upsells, and referrals
 Growth ๐Ÿ“ˆ  High-potential areas you currently   under-reach  Run targeted paid ads and local   promotions
 Emerging ๐ŸŒค๏ธ  Low volume but nearby and promising   areas  Test light marketing, especially for   seasonal events
 

Tip: You can export postcode lists anytime for use in marketing.

What can you do with all of this data?

  • Run targeted digital ads (Meta, Google) by radius or postcode

  • Export postcode lists for Meta Ads Manager custom audiences

  • Launch print campaigns in promising local areas

  • Form partnerships with nearby venues or local tourism boards

  • Create postcode-specific promotions (e.g. โ€œSW14 residents get 10% off this weekendโ€)

  • Prioritise PR and event listings in low-awareness areas

  • Build loyalty programs for top-performing areas


Why geographic targeting works

Without this With this
 Marketing budget spread too thin  โœ… Spend is focused in high-potential,   underperforming areas
 Guessing where your visitors live  โœ… Know exactly which postcodes generate   bookings
 Ad targeting based on instinct  โœ… Ad targeting guided by real booking data
 Uniform campaigns for all regions  โœ… Tailored marketing by location and   audience type
 

FAQs

Where does the postcode/zip code data come from?
We use the billing postcode provided at checkout and match it with population and demographic data.

How often is the data updated?
It's updated continuously as new bookings come in.

Does this include international visitors?
No, this focuses on your local and regional visitors.

Can I export the postcode list?
Yes. You can export lists for use in Meta, Google Ads, or physical campaigns.

Can I target multiple audiences at once?
Not at the moment. Youโ€™ll need to switch the audience filter to view each segment separately.