How to Improve Your Listings’ Search Rank in Airbnb Categories (Part II)
Summary
This episode of Get Paid for Your Pad discusses the new Airbnb Summer Release 2022 and how it affects search ranking. Hosts should optimize their listings, particularly the first five photos, to improve their visibility and get more clicks. The episode also mentions resources like Rankbreeze and provides action steps to enhance listings.
Key Insights
- •Airbnb's new algorithm changes the cover photo based on guest selections.
- •Photos included with your listing matter now more than ever.
Action Items
- ✓Dial in on your location to help Airbnb understand where to put your listing.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Optimize the look of your first five listing photos (don't forget mobile).Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Rankbreeze: Rankbreeze Blog.
- →Rankbreeze: Kelvin Mah of Rankbreeze.
- →Get Paid for Your Pad: Get Paid for Your Pad YouTube Channel.
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