How to get direct bookings for your short term rental w/ Mark Simpson
Summary
This video features Mark Simpson, founder of Boostly, who shares insights on driving direct bookings for short-term rentals. The discussion emphasizes the importance of social media and email marketing, while highlighting the necessity of having a high-quality, mobile-friendly WordPress website to establish a strong online presence and control guest data. Additionally, it notes that hosts should be transparent in communications and offer incentives for direct bookings to foster repeat guests.
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