Congratulations on Your Throw Pillows (Now Let’s Build a Brand)
Summary
This article emphasizes the importance of building a strong brand identity beyond just aesthetics in the competitive STR market. Hosts need to define their emotional promise to guests and align their entire guest experience to build loyalty and stand out from the competition.
Key Insights
- •The market is crowded with sameness. Everyone is chasing the same templates, the same captions, and the same algorithms.
- •The short-term rentals winning aren’t the cheapest. They’re the ones that mean something.
Action Items
- ✓Define your promise, identify your emotion, and align your message across your listing to reflect that feeling.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Make every photo, caption, and email reflect that feeling to build a stronger brand.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Don't just focus on aesthetics and amenities; the focus should be on building a brand.
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