Airbnb Hosting EP 197: This Week in the World of Airbnb

Get Paid For Your PadOct 25, 201729m 21s95 viewsScore 85
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
Airbnb algorithm
listing visibility
instant book
home sharing development
API access
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Summary

AI-generated

This video discusses how Airbnb's search algorithm works and provides actionable tips for hosts to improve their listing's visibility. It also covers new Airbnb initiatives like purpose-built apartment complexes for home-sharing and the expansion of the Airbnb Select program, along with API access for third-party developers.

Key insights

  • Airbnb's search algorithm considers over 100 factors, with enabling Instant Book being a critical element for improving search placement and immediate performance.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Rejecting booking requests can negatively impact a host's search ranking because Airbnb prioritizes a positive guest experience and aims to minimize booking rejections.

Tools & resources

  • Aviva IQservice

    Aviva IQ offers automated messaging services to reduce manual workload for hosts, with a free option available.

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