This Little-Known Tool Could Land You More Airbnb Bookings (Ep538)
Summary
This episode of Get Paid For Your Pad features Philip Pickard of Speedy, a Wi-Fi verification tool for short-term rentals. The discussion centers on the importance of reliable Wi-Fi for STR guests, how Speedy addresses this need by providing hosts with real-time data and an embeddable rating widget for their listings, and how that can improve guest experience and avoid refund requests.
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