Bates Motel Oregon Website

BatesMotelOregon.com is a website for the Bates Motel, created by Norma Bates. It allowed potential visitors to learn about the motel and book rooms online.
==History==
In the fall of 2012, when Norma Bates became the new owner of the Seafairer Motel, she renamed it to "Bates Motel" and created a website for it so that customers would be able to learn about White Pine Bay, the motel, its owners, and book rooms online. During the first couple months, she would frequently check the reservations on the website.
==Website Content==
===Home Page===
The home page featured the text: "Enjoy this majestic coastal getaway! Recently renovated -- Under New Management", with the last three words linking to the "About" section of the website.
===Rooms & Rates===
The Rooms & Rates section featured the text: "Rooms and rates coming soon. For now, take a look at some of Norma's design inspirations to see what we have in the works", which was followed by a link to Norma's Blog on Pinterest with a preview picture.
===Directions===
The Directions section of the website featured a map of White Pine Bay and the directions to the motel. At the bottom section, there was a caption which upon pressing would reveal a pop-up notice of public vote. It aimed to convince people to vote against building the new bypass. 
===Reservations & Bookings===
The reservations and Bookings section allowed visitors to check the motel vacancy and book rooms.
===Photos===
The Photos section was divided into two sub-sections: Scenic Photos, which featured pictures of White Pine Bay, and Family Photos, with pictures of Norma, Norman and Sam. 
====Scenic Photos====
1-waves-far.jpg|The soothing sounds of the sea will give you some much-needed calm as you relax in White Pine Bay.
2-waves.jpg|It's too cold to swim in, but it's nice to look at!
3-waves-and-road.jpg|White Pine Bay is full of things to see. You never know what you'll find around the next bend.
4-white-pine-bay-town.jpg|The town of White Pine Bay! Just like its people, there's so much more than meets the eye.
5-a-quiet-spot-to-talk.jpg|There are plenty of quiet spots if you need a private moment to think or talk or just enjoy the view.
6-ladyface-mountain-far.jpg|Local landmark Ladyface Mountain towers over hikers.
7-secret-fishing-spot.jpg|Bordered by the Bay on one side and lush forest on the other, you'll feel like you've walked out of your life and into a whole new world.
8-the-docks.jpg|During the day it's a bustling scene, but the docks after dark take on a mysterious vibe.
====Family Photos====
1-norman-gets-another-sweater.jpg|Merry Christmas! Norman was probably the easiest 10-year-old to shop for in history.
2-norma-and-norman-and-ice-cream.jpg|We all scream for ice cream!
3-norman-carves-out-an-eye.jpg|Norman the wild cat shows off his face carving skills.
4-norman-school-portrait.jpg|They grow up so fast!
5-sam-and-norma-at-wedding.jpg|R.I.P. Sam Bates. We miss you!
6-norma-and-norman-in-the-park.jpg|Your hosts in the park enjoying the weather and sharing secrets!
7-the-changing-of-the-signs.jpg|Say goodbye to the Seafairer, and...
8-the-new-sign.jpg|...Hello to the Bates Motel!
9-home-sweet-home.jpg|Don't be a stranger! If you need anything, your friendly hosts are waiting to help in the house next to the motel. Our door is always open!
===Attractions===
	
Relax and keep fit with a yoga class or two. Nice big windows will help you take a peek and decide if the classes are for you, as well as make sure the whole town can see just how great you look.
	
Enjoy routine American fare in this stalwart old eatery. Don't worry, it's not as expensive as it looks. Large families take note: small children are always welcome.
	
Celebrate White Pine Bay's logging heritage at this local festival. Sign up early to join the rest of the "Lumberjacks" and compete to see who can saw the fastest, chop the most, and generally be the manliest man in town.
	
No one wants to be sick on vacation, but it happens. Rest assured we're located near one of the Northwest's most highly rated medical centers. With a nationally recognized burn unit and professionals who are almost too willing to help, you'll be in good hands.
	
Sample the local specialties and mom-and-pop dining establishments on our Main Street. Grab a cup of coffee, taste test artisan cheeses, or pick up Fish Shack's fresh lobster special for the whole family.
	
Stop in Artful Artifacts for an enormous selection of rare art, odds and ends, and unique creations from White Pine Bay's very own taxidermist, Will Decody.
	
Take a hike and discover the site where the largest tree on local record once stood before the (now defunct) White Pine Bay logging industry chopped it down.
	
Once used for exporting lumber, the harbor is now primarily home to locally-owned boats, many of which have belonged to White Pine Bay seafaring families for decades. Kids love the bobbing boats, and it makes for a terrific romantic hideaway.
	
If you're looking for some privacy, nothing beats a midnight cruise around White Pine Harbor. Enjoy the deep waters, the smell of fresh air, and the sounds of local wildlife splashing in the night.
===About===
The About section stated that the Bates Motel has been providing guests with accommodations since the 1950s. After that, there was a picture of 'The Team', Norma and Norman Bates, with the caption next to it: "White Pine Bay is the town Norma always wanted to live in. Everyone knows everyone. It's a community. It's a place you can belong... Norma enjoys her life as the new owner and manager of the motel, and Norman is excited to learn the business, offer help in a supporting role and keep the office running. Stop by and let them know how they can help make your stay comfortable and leave you wanting to come back for more!".
===Contact Us===
==Appearances==
==Notes==
* Aside from the Bates Motel Universe, this website also existed in real life. It was launched in 2013 and closed in 2015.
**The website was created by Matt Yule, a web producer at A&E Television Networks. He "brought to life a site mentioned in the Bates Motel series by expanding and creating new content based on the story and characters of the show."Matt Yule on LinkedIn
* Some of the information and pictures presented on this page are recreations, educated guesses and suppositions, since the original website was closed in 2015 and the Wayback Machine didn't archive a considerable amount of the website's contents.
==References==
==External Links==
* The Bates Motel Website (inactive)
* Archive on the Wayback Machine, as of 2013.
* Archive on the Wayback Machine, as of 2015.
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