Stop Selling Through These Apps!

Sean RakidzichMar 6, 202415m 6s6.1K viewsScore 85
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
platform dependency
guest communication
email list building
CRM
direct booking
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how to mitigate risks associated with platform outages by capturing guest contact information off-platform. This video explains strategies to maintain communication and business operations when apps like Instagram, Facebook, or even Airbnb experience downtime.

Key insights

  • Platform outages, like the recent Instagram and Facebook downtime, can significantly impact online businesses, including Airbnb hosts, by disrupting communication with customers and potentially halting operations.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Relying solely on booking platforms like Airbnb for guest communication and data can lead to significant financial losses if the platform goes down, preventing check-ins and causing guests to request refunds or cancel future stays.

Tools & resources

  • VRBOplatform

    VRBO is an alternative booking platform for short-term rentals.

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