Early access for Superhosts: custom Airbnb web addresses

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Early access for Superhosts: custom Airbnb web addresses

Superhosts deserve web addresses that are as unique as their homes and hospitality. And soon, all Superhosts will be able to create a custom web address—an exclusive, easy-to-remember link that will help guests find their specific listings and make it easier to brand and promote their business. That’s right, no more lengthy web addresses that include random numbers and symbols (unless you prefer them, of course).

 

In the next couple of months, we’ll be introducing custom links to Superhosts. Superhosts will receive an email or a dashboard notification with a link to create their personalized web addresses.

Let’s brainstorm some ideas to make your link stand out. First, here’s what the new format will look like:

  • airbnb.com/h/[your custom name]

Some web address examples:

  • /french-alps-vacation-homes-and-cabins
  • /babu-getaways
  • /helens-homes
  • /private-room-in-barcelona-city-center

 

Things to think about:

  • What makes your space special?
  • Is your space in a unique location?
  • What makes your area or city one-of-a-kind?

 

Tips on making your custom link easier to read:

  • Use lowercase letters
  • Use hyphens, if you wish, but no other symbols or punctuation
  • Keep it short: 100 characters or fewer is ideal
  • Keep it private: don’t include contact information such as last names, email addresses, or phone numbers

 

Other points to keep in mind:

  • Avoid the word “Airbnb” and any trademarks or brand names, unless you own them or are authorized to use them
  • Steer clear of misleading information such as “verified” and “official,” and impersonations of another person, entity, or listing
  • See our policy with more details on what is allowed

 

This feature was designed so Superhosts can create memorable web addresses, put them on business cards and in email signatures, and promote them on social media. In the coming months, all Superhosts will get access to this feature—thank you for providing hospitality as unique as your future web address.

 

*Superhosts are allowed one custom URL per listing. If at some point, you’re no longer a Superhost, you will be able to keep your custom web address. If your listing becomes deactivated, the custom URL is then available for another listing to claim. 

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Keri36
Level 1
Kerikeri, New Zealand

Great, looking forward to the launch.

Deborah176
Level 3
Christchurch, New Zealand

Fabulous idea.  Thanks Airbnb

Leslie409
Level 2
Girard, PA

Great, thank you!

Stephan121
Level 2
Portland, OR

Will be be able to use the city name in the url?

Conrad-and-Robert0
Level 2
Cathedral City, CA

Thanks AirBnB for the short link idea.

 

Now, if only you can enable Hosts to correspond directly to our guest when they text us, instead of Hosts only seeing part of the text and having to log on to the site to read/respond. I guess for now, I'll take one thing at a time.

 

Conrad

Cynthia252
Level 2
Medicine Hat, Canada

Great idea, thanks Airbnb!

Can not wait great idea let's grow together

Lynne2
Level 10
Stellenbosch, South Africa

A very welcome idea!

Sharon52
Level 2
Rowley, MA

This will be an excellent tool to promote events to attract guests in offseasons. I will use it also to contact past guests we have had for almost seven years Thanks

Also, thank you for add the "Special Offer" button when guests request to stay which don't fit into the normal categories.

Kaitlyn49
Level 1
East Gwillimbury, Canada

Love this feature!!

Vicky145
Level 2
Pray, MT

Great!  Been wanting an easier way to get people to my listings!  Thanks for working on this!  Appreciate your attention to just making the system work better for all!

Libbie-and-Bill0
Level 3
Port Alberni, Canada

Sweet!

I appreciate the supportive creativity!

Cheers to the team @Airbnb2

Jim-And-Abbey0
Level 1
Culebra, Puerto Rico

Awesome, can't wait!

 

Paulette61
Level 2
Charleston, SC

Sweet! 

Marie54
Level 3
Murdock, NE

Great feature!  If a potential goes online and uses the old url, will the page display ok?