Critique my listing -Adesuwa from Nigeria

[Adesuwa2]

Dear All 

I am a new Airbnb host so I am still trying to a get a hang of how things work here .

Please critique my listing .

I listed a room with a dedicated and private bathroom on August 1st but up till today August 10th I have  no booking and I have only 14 views .

Please see below a link to my listing 

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1184183713384344765?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76

Airbnb mentioned that the "experienced guest" as first guests option  for new hosts may have slowed things down are bit but I would like to know what your thoughts are on this matter. 

Regards

Adesuwa 

[Marie8425]

@Adesuwa2 

Your listing is set that only experienced Airbnb Guests can even enquire?  When your a New Host going after that market is going after Guests less forgiving on your listing layout and yours could use sone improvements.

[Adesuwa2]

@Marie8425 

Thanks for your feedback .

The "experienced guest option was recommended by Airbnb. Do you think I should take it off ? Maybe without that caveat I could get more views and bookings? Please let me know your thoughts 

You also mentioned that my layout could use some improvements. Please could you mention some of the improvements that you think I could make?

Regards

Adesuwa 

[Marie8425 · Accepted solution]

@Adesuwa2 

If you take it off and do not turn on instant book.  Then  you aren't saying yes to everyone just allowing them to even ask.  

If you haven't because since zI am not a seasoned guest I can't see even your prices use the Airbnb New Host Discount instead of the weekly olr monthly discounts usually the first 3 guests are shorter stays so willing to take the chance and want thed discount.

Some good advice another Host postedc was think of your listing like an article in a magazine.  So the title should peak the guests curiosity and your cover photo should tie into your title,

When a Guest does click on your listing most of us are visual so w look at pictures.  Doing the pictures yourself is fine, but things like crooked pictures,not a easy to follow flow, your pictures are the Guests first Impression of your property and of you.  You want to tell the Guest you are committed and worth your effort.

Your description is the magazine article.  If I am a guest considering, yes disclose but word it positively.  House is quiet early at my listing but I focus more on a good environment for people that rise early have work commitments.  Don't waste your space saying I don't want this, instead encourage what you do want.   Same meaning but makes you sound friendly.

As a Guest I don't know the benefits of your location liked you do.  Close to or public transportation or safe environment.  Point out benefits.

Check your amenities list everything there are so many because some rentals don't provide toilet paper if you have a kitchen say what appliances it includes everything

[Adesuwa2]

Dear @Marie8425 

Thank you very much for this  detailed explanation.

I do appreciate the time and the show of support .

I shall go back to my listing and make the requisite changes like taking out the experienced guest option and re-wording my title  description where  necessary 

Regards

Adesuwa

[Bhumika]

Hi @Adesuwa2 , hope the kind feedback from Hosts @Marie8425 and @Karen4131 have helped with enhancing your listing 😍

Have you made any changes so far to the listing or re-worded the title or description as the Hosts suggested? 

How are you getting along with updating your listing?

[Karen4131]

Hi @Adesuwa2 

I agree with @Marie8425 's excellent advice. However, it is possible to turn on Instant Booking and simultaneously select the 'Good Track Record' option. This way, you have a solid level of security, ensuring that only guests with good reviews can book the place. Airbnb prefers and ranks listings higher that have Instant Booking enabled. By doing this, you can meet that requirement while still maintaining a certain level of security regarding who books your property

Best regards, Karen, and best wishes with your listing! 🙂

[Adesuwa2]

Hello @Karen4131,

Thanks a lot for your response .

I shall go make the requisite changes now. 

Regards

Adesuwa 

[Marie8425]

@Karen4131 

Thank you  You are right I wasn't thinking haha.    We all have our moments. lol