Tim Edwards Tim Edwards

Why This One Simple Change Transformed Date Night

A couple in coveralls standing in front of a canvas they painted together during a date night a Splatter Charlotte. They are using Splatter Charlotte’s Date Night Package for a memorable date in Charlotte, NC.

Our date night sessions are our most popular product right now. On the day I am writing this, we have 31 reservations for this weekend, and 21 of them are our date night package.

That’s a huge amount of our revenue right now, and let me tell you why I think it’s happening. Number 3 is the really important one.

  1. People are looking to break out of their routine to find a new thing to do with their significant other.

  2. We are easier to find because we focused really hard on using the right words to describe what you get from this session.

  3. We focused on what people would want specifically for a date night with us, and thought about their experience outside of our four walls.

  4. We made a compelling offer that reduced their overall cost slightly.


A little breakdown of each of those things below. Suffice it to say, Charlotte wants a better date night experience, and we are the ones who will give it to them.

Finding new things to do in Charlotte.

How many times are you going to go to a brewery for your one night out with your significant other? Restaurants are great, but if you're looking to really keep the magic alive, an activity is the way to go. A creative activity? Even better.

What we offer is definitely unique, and we can help someone who is looking for a creative date find the perfect place to celebrate with their loved one. We are the best date in Charlotte for a reason.

Between the playlist that we customize based on your music taste, to the pictures and videos we take of the entire session, to the delivery once it's dry, we've thought of everything when it comes to a special evening out.

Check out our Google reviews for some proof on that.


Being Easier to FinD

We did our best to incorporate SEO language into our Date Night Package description by using keywords that potential customers actually search for. “Date night activities in Charlotte," "unique date ideas," "couples painting class," and "hands-on creative date night."

Think about it, what do you do when you’re looking for a date night idea?

We layered location signals (Charlotte, Uptown, NoDa) and related modifiers (romantic, affordable, interactive) while keeping copy clear and customer-focused. We also added concise phrases for featured inclusions (coveralls, guided splatter painting, two people, photo-ready moments), and structured headings and meta-friendly sentences so search engines can understand what we do easily.

The result? Increased visibility in local and experience-based searches, drove more qualified traffic to the page, and improved booking inquiries for couples looking for a memorable, creative evening.

People were already booking with us, but we made it so they didn’t have to jump through a bunch of mental hoops to find what they were looking for.

We thought about the details of a date night

If you're going on a date night, you're probably doing an activity and something to eat. That means that you might get dressed up for this date night. But getting dressed up and throwing paint don't really mix.

So we included coveralls in this package automatically. You don't have to get here and make a second purchase of coveralls, they're just ready for you when you arrive. It takes care of the anxiety of potentially getting paint on your clothes, and it sets you up for success for the rest of the night.

More than that, it indicates to your partner that you thought of the details to make their night special. When you book a date night with us, and you take advantage of the little things we offer, like custom music choice, photography, and videography, you get to be the rockstar that they know you are. Coveralls? Just another reason for them to fall in love with you. You did save their favorite sweater from getting paint on it, after all.

We saved you some money

$5 is $5, but when you were going to have to get the coveralls anyway, you might as well save a little dough.

In conclusion…

You can do a lot to help people interact with your business more if you think about it from their perspective first. What do they need from you? What will make them look like the hero? This is just one more example of how we take the mental load off of you planning your date night, which gives you the freedom to just be yourself.

Never a bad night for a date night with us!

Love,

Tim

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The Perfect Creative Date in Charlotte.

The perfect date night in Charlotte involves an activity, a dinner, and a sweet treat to finish. You can get all three with this guide to the best date in Charlotte.

Ah, Charlotte, NC. The Paris of North Carolina, some say. It’s a city renowned for its easy to find romantic nights out.

- No one

Ok, the city isn’t the easiest place to find a romantic night out. How many times can you go to Paddywax? Is and escape room really going to bring you two closer together? Your partner wants you to get creative though, so you’ve got to find something.

Well you’ve come to the right place, my friend.

Stop number one: Snag a table at Ever Andalo.


This cozy Italian gem reserves a good portion of their dining room for walk in traffic, so whether you plan ahead and get a reservation, or if you’re feeling more adventurous, this is the place you want for your next night out. Pro-tip: The olive oil flight is not to be missed, and it is a really amazing experience with that focaccia. Also, the spaghetti alla nerano is a perfectly cozy dish as the weather starts to cool down. Must try.

Stop Number two: Splatter Charlotte for the best date activity in Charlotte.

Couple making a funny face during their personal photoshoot at Splatter Charlotte while on a date.

Couple hitting their best model poses while on a date a Splatter Charlotte making their own artwork together.

Get creative (and maybe a little messy) in our one-of-a-kind art studio that is sure to make your partner say, “How did you find this place?” Make a piece of art that will last forever. It’s reservation only, so make sure you make your plans in advance.

The music is customized to your preferences for your session, so you get to jam to your personally crafted playlist. Want us to surprise your partner and play your wedding song? Let’s make some magic like we did in this video below.

Couple is surprised with their wedding song at Splatter Charlotte during their painting session and they start dancing together.

The instructor takes pictures and videos of the entire session, so you get to just be in the moment. Slow-motion video, timelapses, portrait photography, all of it done with your phone. Does your partner make content? This is the perfect way to get them all the videos they need, but you two still get to spend time together not on your phones. What’s better than that?

A couple deliberates over the direction to take their artwork that they are making together during a date night at Splatter Charlotte.

A couple deliberates over the direction to take their artwork that they are making together.

It’s BYOB, so snag a bottle of wine from Rhino Market across the street and make it a party.

Your artwork gets delivered once it’s fully dry, so you don’t get wet paint in your car. Give your address in your reservation and it will be delivered within the next week by hand right to your front door.

It’s perfect for the person who likes experiences more than they like things, but also still kind of likes things. Make a one-of-a-kind work of art, no artistic skills required. You show up, paint, drink (if you’d like) and then in a week you have your masterpiece back to your front door.

STOP number three: Grab a cute little scoop at seemingly overzealous

A fantastic spot for a little sweet treat at the end of the evening. Plus, it’s dairy and gluten free, so even your partner with dietary restrictions can enjoy it. The place is super fun, and when they give you your spoon for your ice cream, they say, “Big spoon or little spoon?” and hold out two different sizes. Always a way to have a little fun with your person. Grab a scoop, grab a booth, and stare into each other’s eyes as you round out the perfect date night in Charlotte.

Have any suggestions as to where else you’d go for a date night? Let us know in the comments!

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