Direct Booking

Hey there,

Today I want to talk to you about one of the biggest frustrations for Airbnb hosts: Fees. Rules. Limitations.

Sure, platforms like Airbnb are great for visibility, but they’ve got us playing by their rules—and taking a relatively healthy slice of every booking.

If you’re ready to keep more of what you earn, minimize risk and take control of your hosting business, direct bookings might be the move you’ve been waiting for.

For beginners, it's something you’ll want to keep an eye on as you grow. For experienced hosts, it's the next step to elevating your hosting business.

Why Should You Consider Direct Bookings?

• No More Commission Fees With direct bookings, there’s no 15-20% of your hard-earned income vanishing into thin air. That’s money you can reinvest in your property or finally splurge on that vintage neon sign for your garage arcade (or is that just me?).
• Build a Relationship with Guests When you own the guest relationship, you can build loyalty through direct communication. Repeat guests? Yes, please.
• More Control Your house, your rules. You’re not at the mercy of ever-changing algorithms, arbitrary penalties or random deactivations.
• Reduce Your Risk If an OTA (Online Travel Agency, for those of you not fluent in Acronym) decides to shut down your listing, you’re toast. A direct booking strategy diversifies your income streams and keeps you in business no matter what happens.

But Isn’t It Hard to Set Up Direct Bookings?

Not anymore. Setting up a direct booking website has gotten a LOT easier.

Here’s the thing: At Host Camp, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you.

Whether you're a hands-on DIY type or prefer the hands-off experience, Host Camp has got you covered.

We offer three options to help you get started with direct bookings: the DIY plan (coming soon pinky promise) for those who want to take the reins, the Lite plan where we handle the setup but leave you with the tools to make tweaks, and the Done For You (DFY) plan for those who just want it all taken care of—Host Camp quality approved.

No matter your choice, we’ve got a solution that fits your budget and hosting style.

What’s included in all plans?

• Custom-branded design
• Hosting + maintenance
• Mailing list integration (Mailchimp)
• iCal availability syncing (Lite & DFY plans)
• PMS widget setup (Lite & DFY plans)
• Quick turnaround times (some as fast as 1 week!)

Because let’s face it—you don’t need another project to babysit. You’ve already got plenty of that with guests who keep asking if the heated pool can go up to 110º (why on Earth do they want it so hot?!).

Ready to ditch those high fees and take charge of your hosting business?

Click here to learn more about our direct booking website services at Host Camp.

Cheers,

Rob

P.S. Keep an eye out for my upcoming workshop. I am going to be teaching you the new rules of the Airbnb 2.0 era. Spots will be extremely limited. So be sure to register quickly when I announce it :)

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