Airbnb Business Card Hacks: Design Ideas + What to Include
Summary
This iGMS article explores the continued relevance of Airbnb business cards for marketing your vacation rental. It offers advice on what to include (name, description, contact info, website) and design tips to make them stand out, ultimately suggesting they can be a 'pocket rocket' directing guests to your property.
Key Insights
- •Airbnb business cards are still relevant because they can help spread the word about your property to new potential guests and stay top of mind among previous guests.
- •Including a photo of your property is optional, but highly encouraged as a high-quality photo that shows off the best features of your Airbnb property (or the surrounding location) will attract more attention and encourage potential guests to make a booking.
Action Items
- ✓Consider including key information on your Airbnb business card like the listing's name, a short property description, contact information, and website URL.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Make sure your business card design uses design best practices like sufficient negative space and a pop of color to let your business cards stand out and create a good impression.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →iGMS website builder: The iGMS website builder is able to convert your Airbnb listing into a professional website that is ready to receive bookings in minutes.
Watch Out For
- ⚠A spelling mistake is an easy way to turn away a potential guest. It comes across as unprofessional and communicates that you don’t really care about your business.
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