Marketing and listing articles
Working notes on the jobs this site builds tools for. Each article answers one question a host actually asks. Where a checklist or template already exists for the job, the article points at it.
How to Build a Simple Direct Booking Website
The build order for a direct booking website: a $10 to $20 domain, a site builder or booking platform, iCal calendar sync, and card fees near 2.9%.
How to Photograph a Vacation Rental Without a Professional
Practical steps for photographing a vacation rental yourself, covering phone settings, light, angles, and staging so the photos look clean without hiring anyone.
How to Ask Guests for a Review Without Being Pushy
One ask in the checkout message and one reminder before Airbnb's 14 day window closes. How to ask guests for a review without applying pressure.
How to Attract Remote Workers to a Vacation Rental
Workspace photos, a posted wifi speed, weekly discounts near 5-10%, and Airbnb's workspace filter do most of the work of attracting remote workers.
How to Build Local Business Partnerships for a Vacation Rental
Trade referrals with nearby shops, guides, and restaurants so a vacation rental gets recommended locally. With a walk-in pitch script and fee guardrails.
How to Set Up a Google Business Profile for a Rental
Set up a Google Business Profile for a vacation rental in seven steps, from name and category to video verification and address visibility.
How to Highlight Unique Amenities in a Rental Listing
Name the standout amenity early, give it one specific sentence, and give it a photo of its own. A feature buried in a long list never sells.
How to Price a New Vacation Rental Listing to Get Bookings
Price a new vacation rental listing 10-20% below comparable listings until reviews arrive, then raise it in steps as the calendar fills ahead of time.
What Pages a Direct Booking Website Needs
A direct booking website needs six pages: home, property, booking and availability, about, contact, and policies with a privacy notice. Plus an area guide.