How to get direct bookings for your short term rental w/ Mark Simpson

Short Term Sage - Airbnb, Vacation Rental HostJul 16, 202058m 33s2.7K viewsScore 85
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
direct bookings
social media marketing
email marketing
website strategy
OTA reliance
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Summary

AI-generated

This video teaches short-term rental hosts how to increase direct bookings by leveraging social media, email marketing, and a strong website. It emphasizes taking control of your business away from OTAs and building direct relationships with guests.

Key insights

  • A well-designed website is crucial for direct bookings; it should be mobile-friendly, clearly structured, feature reviews, and link directly to a booking engine.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Neglecting to have a professional online presence, including a functional website and social media profiles, means potential guests who search for your brand may end up on OTA listings instead.

Tools & resources

  • Boostlyservice

    Boostly.co.uk offers website building and education services specifically for short-term rental hosts aiming for direct bookings.

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