Stop Watching Trash and Learn the Airbnb Algorithm
Summary
In this video, Sean Rakidzich breaks down the Airbnb algorithm, explaining its factors: trust, satisfaction, value, fit, and policy, and how they factor into ranking. He also shares potential issues that can arise when integrating dynamic pricing tools with channel managers, potentially confusing pricing algorithms. Sean also highlights an opportunity (or maybe an exploit) to increase the success of Airbnb's review removal process by providing certain supporting photo "evidence".
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