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[Farren0]

Hi mi don’t receive enough bookings. I am ready to give up because most  months I barely make rent. What can I do to get more booking? 

[Alex]

Hello @Farren0, 
 
I'm really sorry to hear that your bookings haven’t been as expected. While we cannot help much with bookings directly, you’re in the right place to turn things around! There are so many experienced hosts in our community, who are willing to help and share their insights with fellow hosts. I’m going to tag a few of them to see what tips and advice they have for you. Hi @Margaret491, @Elena4390, @Lujain3 @Ranveer1, @Andrew-and-Jeremy0, @Patricia2526, @Marie8425 and @Shelley159 can you help @Farren0 ? Thanks everyone in advance for your support!  
 
Please remember you are not alone and our Community Center is here to support you!
 
Best, 
Alex

[Ranveer1]

Hi @Farren0 ,

Your listing looks great—I really like the photos and the overall vibe of the place. Just a small suggestion: you might want to experiment with slightly more competitive pricing and see how it performs.

Of course, you know your market best, so take it just as a friendly idea!

[Marie8425 · Accepted solution]

@Farren0 

First the Airbnb preferred Host Review is 4.8 and your below that which effects what if an page your listing is displayed in Airbnb Search Display.  Fixable.

Airbnb Search reads date modified on your listing.  Active Host is a plus so update your listings regularly.

Tweak the description a potential Guest is because your location not your actual apartment.

It is good that you say No Parking sounds like your central.  Put a long paragraph car isn't necessary. Highlight the positive.

Okay accommodates 4 open bedroom. price for two people with an add on for person 3 or 4.  Then your pricing will be more competitive  Probably parents and kids.  Who would love saving money by not renting a car. haha

dining table with seating for 4.

The listing with more than 3 guests, you can do Airbnb Custom Discounts if you discount 20% Airbnb will market sale and build back traffic. I suggest do like  sales just 2 days each week then you get 4 ad traffic

Flexible refund also gives you a display boost.  I do this with the nonrefundable option, most people see the discount.  lol Since majority of guest aren't a problem, I haven't had an issue.

Turning on Instabook will also give your listing a boost in display.  You can turn off later when you don't need but right now you need the boost. No guarantees but don't allow same day booking and make minimum stay more than 1 night helps avoid scammers

Make sure for the newer listing have the new listing discount turned on

Reading your ad I am guessing a popular travel destination.  That always means group pages.  or each listing at the bottom, create an Airbnb Custom Link you can post the link it brings in a picture and you generate interest.

General Internet Search Engines read the Airbnb site for searches.

General Search Engines are reading for Keywords they don't care about Overall Review Score.  Create some Airbnb Guidebooks.  Focus on this is all about what ever Keyword sprinkled with close accommodation family friendly accommodations 

[Farren0]

This is very helpful thank you so much for your response 

[Marie8425]

@Farren0

My day of errors. Haha

Set to 2 Guests with a price add on for 3 + 4 if wanted

[Shelley159]

Hi @Farren0 

There are 2 listings on your host profile. I could be wrong, but from the descriptions they look like they could be the same listing? Both say "Entire rental unit" and "4 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bath".

If the listing is duplicated, you need to delete the one that has only one review - you don't want to get flagged for a duplicate listing.

Presently it's confusing how 4 guests would sleep in one bedroom, which may cause people not to book. In the listing that you keep, be sure to sort the photos into the correct room folders in the Photo Editor. Then tick the types of beds in the bedroom folder. This will help guests understand how the sleeping arrangements work. When one presently clicks your listing, there's no "Where you'll sleep" section. You should correct the photo editor as explained, so that section automatically shows

on your listing.