What to Expect After You List

Once your farm experience goes live on Delve, the real work — and reward — begins.

This guide explains what happens next: how bookings flow, where reviews appear, and what simple habits help your listing stay fresh and successful over time.

🌱 You’ve Listed Your Experience — Now What?

Congratulations — your experience is live!

That means people can now discover your farm, read your description, and book directly through Delve.

But going live is just the beginning. The most successful hosts stay engaged — refining listings, staying connected with Delve, and using visitor feedback to strengthen their experiences over time.

Here’s what happens next and how to make the most of it.

💬 1. You’ll Receive Booking Requests or Confirmations

Once your listing is published, you may start seeing:

1. Instant bookings for fixed-date or time-slot experiences
2. Booking requests for flexible or private scheduling

You’ll receive an email notification whenever a booking or request comes through, and a reminder when bookings are coming up.

Visitors don’t contact farms directly. Delve handles most guest communication through clear FAQs, confirmations, and event details. If a unique question arises, we’ll check in with you before responding.

🪶 Tip: Quick replies to our follow-up messages help us finalize bookings faster and keep guests excited for their visit.

A Note on Visibility:

Some listings begin receiving interest quickly, while others take time to build traction — and a few may stay quiet depending on location, season, or audience fit.

There’s no cost to being listed, and we actively promote Delve experiences across our network to increase visibility over time. Every listing helps strengthen the larger picture of local agriculture.

⭐ 2. Customer Reviews and Feedback

After each experience, visitors receive a friendly reminder to share feedback.

Reviews appear on your listing page and help future guests decide to book.

These comments are a valuable tool:

1. Highlight strong quotes in your own marketing materials.
2. Watch for patterns — they reveal what guests value most.
3. Treat reviews as part of your farm’s ongoing story.

If you’d like to use a review elsewhere (for example, on your website or signage), please confirm permission with the reviewer first.

📊 3. What You’ll Learn Over Time

Once your listing is active, you’ll begin to see what resonates.

You can track which experiences and options are booking, read what visitors share in reviews, and gather insights directly from conversations on the farm.

These touchpoints show what draws people in — and where you might expand, simplify, or adjust for next season.

🪴 Think of your listing as a living thing — it grows best when you tend it.

🤝 4. Communication & Support

You don’t have to manage customer logistics — that’s what we’re here for.

Delve coordinates communication, handles confirmations, and only reaches out when your input is needed.

You can always contact us for:

1. Listing updates or troubleshooting
2. Guidance on pricing, design, or photography
3. Questions about policies, scheduling, or logistics

Our goal is to keep things smooth and simple while ensuring visitors have an excellent experience.

🧭 5. Seasonal Listing Check-In

At least once each season, take a few minutes to review your listing.

A quick refresh helps your information stay accurate and visible in search.

Here’s a simple seasonal checklist:

1. Update or add new photos that reflect the current season
2. Confirm availability options and group size limits
3. Review pricing and adjust if needed
4. Add any new workshops, experiences, or farm products

Fresh listings signal active engagement — and active listings attract more visitors.

🌾 The Ongoing Cycle: Learn, Adapt, Grow

Over time, you’ll start to recognize what makes your experiences shine — what guests love, what books best, and what you might refine.

Each season offers a new opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

Hosting isn’t static — it’s an evolving relationship between your farm and the people who come to learn from it.

➡️ Next Step: Designing a Memorable Farm Experience

Now that your listing is live, take the next step toward creating experiences that truly stand out.

Explore how to design visits that flow naturally, engage the senses, and leave guests talking long after they leave.

📚 Also in This Series

1. Why Hosting Visitors Is a Public Service to Agriculture
2. How to Host Visitors on Your Farm (and Get Paid for It)
3. Is Your Farm Ready for Visitors? What to Know Before You List
4. How to Price Your Farm Experiences Fairly (Without Undervaluing Your Time)

🪶 Looking for the full guide?

See all resources in our Hosting Visitors on Your Farm series — including pricing tips, design ideas, and real examples from working farms.