First-Timer: Is my listing active?

[Heather2201]

Last Friday, I published my first listing but I don’t know if it’s active and don’t know if I’ve received any views. I don’t see it on the booking map. How can I tell for sure that it’s posted publicly or if I’ve received any views?

[Joan2709 · Accepted solution]

@Heather2201 

Your listing is active (luv your place!)

This is your listing URL: 

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1301776182762107782

Listing Status

To see listing status - your Today page when you login shows the status on the right side. It should show as "Listed". You can also use a private window browsing session and search by your city to see where your listing appears. Right now I see it showing on page 1 in the 3rd spot (pretty good). However, this changes depending on the guest that is searching and their preferences.

Experienced First Guest

Right now you may be having a slower start for bookings, as you have chosen "Experienced First Guest" when creating the listing. This means only a guest with at least 3 trips on Airbnb can book your property. This is not a bad idea for a new host to help ensure a good first guest experience, but there are less guests able to book your property if they don't have 3 trips on their profile:

If you want to change this, go to your Menu/Account Settings (3 lines top right) and change to any guest:

Experienced First Guest

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3320

Missing Listing Information

You are missing a lot of information on your listing? For example, Airbnb says you don't offer essential amenities like: towels, linens, soap and TP? Also, a Carbon Monoxide Alarm is a MUST. Most smoke alarms are combo units so I would get that corrected ASAP in your amenities list:

New Host Guide

Here is a New Host Guide to assist with completing your listing:

https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Community-Guides/A-Guide-For-New-Hosts/m-p/2073093#M2346

Min Stay

I would NOT suggest 1 night stays for a property this size (party risk). I suggest a 2night min stay for now. In busy season I would make your weekends a min 3night stay.

Instant Book - OFF

I do NOT suggest Hosts use Instant Book (especially new hosts) due to issues with Airbnb not removing retaliatory guest reviews when they should.

Views & Performance Info

These might take awhile to appear. They are found under Insights in your Menu options:

[Heather2201]

Joan- thank you so much for this insightful information! You have been a great help! ❤️

[Elisa]

Hi @Heather2201 😊, 

I’m glad to hear that Joan was able to help you in such an amazing way!

Do you need anything else?

We’ll be happy to support you.

[Heather2201]

Hi Elisa- if you have an additional suggestions for my listing- description, pricing, settings, etc! Any and all information would be appreciated!!  Thank you!

[Elisa]

Hi @Heather2201 😊, 

Thank you for letting me know.

I’m tagging a few hosts to see what else they can advise you on: @Chippy3, @Andrew-and-Jeremy0, @Joseph2571, @Elena4390, @Supriya29 and @Doan39.
Thank you in advance, everyone!