At HootBoard, we constantly strive to make your experience smoother and more intuitive. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Enhanced Onboarding Experience—a streamlined way for administrators to get up and running with their kiosks quickly and efficiently.
This update is designed to reduce setup time, boost engagement, and ensure that you’re unlocking the full potential of your HootBoard kiosk from day one.
Key Features at a Glance
- Instant Setup with Pre-Installed Apps
Say goodbye to complicated setup processes.
Our enhanced onboarding comes with Top 9 essential apps pre-installed on every kiosk, allowing you to dive in and start using features like CityGuide, Event Listings, and Selfie Booth without delay.
Why This Matters: You’ll engage users and share content from the moment your kiosk is connected. - The New Freemium Pricing
We reimagined our pricing model, transitioning from a fixed pricing approach to a more flexible Freemium model. This shift is about aligning our offerings with the diverse needs of our customers, ensuring that every organization, big or small, can harness the power of engagement at a pace and price that suits them.Traditionally, a customer would purchase an interactive kiosk and then embark on a journey to find compatible software and a content management system (CMS). This process, while effective, often involved piecing together various elements, which could be time-consuming and cumbersome. To streamline this experience, we introduced HootBoard OS and software, pre-installed on our kiosks, coupled with a fixed pricing model that included the cost of hardware plus an annual screen license of $2400.While this model worked well for many, we recognized that it might not suit every organization’s needs, especially those looking to experiment with digital engagement without a significant upfront commitment.
Enter the Freemium Pricing Model—a flexible, tiered approach designed to offer more choice, control, and value.
Key Benefits
- Immediate Usability: Once you purchase a HootBoard kiosk, it’s ready to use right out of the box. Pre-installed with HootBoard OS and software, there’s no need to hunt for additional components. Your kiosk is fully operational, allowing you to begin engaging your audience immediately.
- Free Engagement Units: Each kiosk now comes with 100 free engagement units every month. These units are the currency for interaction—whether it’s users accessing your Cityguide, participating in a Selfiebooth, or exploring a Directory. This free allocation allows you to explore the capabilities of our platform without any additional cost.
- Upgrade Options: As your engagement needs grow, you have the option to scale up:
- Unlimited Engagement: For $50 per month per screen, enjoy unlimited engagement units, ensuring that your kiosk can handle high levels of interaction without restriction.
- Mid-Tier Plan: For $35 per month per screen, you receive 250 engagement units, offering a balance between cost and capacity.
- Individual App Upgrades: If you find that a specific app is driving most of your engagement, you can upgrade it for just $5 per month. Upgraded apps come with advanced features and analytics, empowering you to make the most out of your kiosk.
The Freemium model is all about giving you control over how you use and pay for HootBoard. Whether you’re a small visitor center or a large university, this model allows you to tailor your kiosk usage to your specific needs, without paying for features you might not use. It also provides an easy entry point for those who are new to digital engagement, offering a low-risk way to test the waters and grow as needed.
Whether you’re looking to engage visitors at a tourist center, connect students on campus, or enhance the lobby experience at a hotel, HootBoard’s Freemium Pricing Model provides the tools and flexibility you need to succeed. Start with the basics, explore at your own pace, and scale up when you’re ready—the power of engagement is now truly in your hands.
There is More…
Curious about how our premium features add life to your Kiosk??
All new kiosks now come with a 14-day trial of HootBoard’s Pro version, giving you access to advanced features and additional engagement units. You’ll get to see firsthand how our premium tools can make a huge impact on your content strategy.
What You Get: Access to a wider range of apps, higher engagement limits, and more ways to personalize your kiosk’s content.
Real-World Success: Gloucester BID Case Study
Earlier this year, Gloucester BID implemented HootBoard kiosks in several key locations around the city. Here’s what they achieved: [show in a graphic format]
- 4 Kiosks Deployed
- 1,162 Selfies Captured and 378 Sent via Email
- 40% Increase in visitor engagement within 30 days
- Top app usage: CityGuide, Visit Gloucester Event, and Transit Info
The results speak for themselves: by using HootBoard’s enhanced onboarding, Gloucester BID was able to get kiosks up and running quickly, leading to increased visitor engagement and positive feedback from both locals and tourists alike.
How It Benefits You
The Kiosk market remains fragmented and underutilized. However with HootBoard, if you are a Kiosk Manufacturer, Reseller, or AV Company, or if you are an Organization planning to start converting your physical space into a digital engagement hub, all you need to do is Buy HootBoard Kiosk or Ask for a HootBoard Powered Kiosk.
Want to Learn More? Get in touch with us today.
