Record Traffic & Faster Performance Drive Booking Growth at CellarPass

Traffic is up, site is faster, and bookings have jumped 29%—here's why.

Record Traffic & Faster Performance Drive Booking Growth at CellarPass

Since the relaunch of our newly reimagined CellarPass website, we’ve been closely monitoring visitor activity, performance benchmarks, and, of course, booking conversion rates. We’re thrilled to report that not only are we seeing a surge in traffic, but we’ve also maintained our leadership in Google organic search rankings while achieving a 29% increase in bookings—a clear sign that the investment in speed, usability, and reliability is paying off.

Performance Improvements that Convert

One of the core goals behind our recent platform upgrade was to make CellarPass faster—because when it comes to online bookings, speed matters. Faster page loads mean shorter wait times, less friction, and happier guests. These improvements have led to measurable increases in time spent on site, more pages viewed per session, and higher conversion rates across the board.

The new site’s performance has been especially valuable for mobile users, who now represent a majority of our traffic. With lightning-fast responsiveness and simplified booking flows, our mobile experience ensures guests can effortlessly browse, book, and share experiences—anytime, anywhere.

Protecting Our Top Search Rankings

While performance and design upgrades often come with SEO risks, our team took great care to preserve the technical foundation that’s kept CellarPass at the top of Google’s organic search results for years. In fact, the upgrade has had the opposite effect: our authority and visibility have only strengthened. This means your events and listings continue to benefit from unparalleled exposure to wine country travelers actively planning their next trip.

More Traffic Means More Opportunity

Increased traffic isn’t just a metric—it’s momentum. For our winery, tasting room, and hospitality partners, more site traffic translates into:

  • Higher visibility for your brand and experiences
    Every uptick in traffic means more potential guests discovering your offerings—especially when they’re featured prominently through CellarPass' curated guides and seasonal campaigns.
  • More last-minute bookings
    With a smoother, faster site experience, spontaneous travelers are more likely to complete bookings on the fly, especially from mobile devices.
  • Increased data insights
    With more guests visiting and interacting with the platform, we’re gathering deeper intelligence on guest preferences, search behavior, and booking patterns—giving you more tools to fine-tune your strategy.
  • Enhanced marketing performance
    Better site speed improves paid and organic campaign performance, reducing bounce rates and improving your ROI on any marketing dollars spent.

Growing Together

At CellarPass, we’re passionate about helping our partners succeed in a competitive and ever-changing landscape. This latest wave of growth demonstrates the power of combining high-performance technology with industry-leading exposure and reach.

As traffic continues to rise, we remain focused on delivering exceptional experiences—for both our partners and their guests. If you haven’t updated your listings recently or explored new promotional opportunities, now is the perfect time to take full advantage of this momentum.

Have questions or want to amplify your presence on CellarPass? Our Partner Success team is here to help.

Let’s grow together. 🚀

Need help optimizing your CellarPass profile?
Email us at support@cellarpass.com or contact your account rep to learn more about featured listings, seasonal campaigns, and other partner tools designed to maximize visibility and bookings.

Jonathan Elliman
Jonathan Elliman
co-founder + cto
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