Issue related to finding a place after listing

Issue related to finding a place after listing

I noticed something unusual with my Airbnb listing. When I switch to travel mode on the Airbnb website through laptop and search for my area, my place appears there. However, when I search for the listing on Google or even through the Airbnb mobile app, my place does not show up. At the moment, the only way for others to view the listing is if I directly send them the link to my place. also lmk if there's any time limit for this too

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What you’re describing is actually more common than many hosts realize. A listing can sometimes appear in Airbnb desktop search but not consistently on mobile search or Google indexing yet. Airbnb visibility changes dynamically based on guest behavior, filters, search history, engagement signals, pricing competitiveness, and listing activity.

 

 

 

If your listing is still relatively new or recently updated, indexing delays can also happen. Google usually takes additional time to crawl and display Airbnb listings properly, while Airbnb’s mobile app may personalize search visibility differently from desktop results.

 

 

 

In many cases this improves over time as the listing gains activity, clicks, saves, reviews, and bookings. There’s usually no fixed “time limit,” but low engagement or weak optimization can sometimes keep visibility lower for longer periods.

Thank you soo much for the reply. i really appreciate it. please help me grow and feel free give any advice

Hello @Lazmee0 

 

I went onto your listing to check there wasn't any glaring issue with your calendar and am happy to report that all is fine.

I was surprised to see that you have a cat's face as your first hero photo😻  Now as gorgeous and as symbolic as he is, may I suggest that you use the photo of the beautiful sanctuary situated on a hill to catch more attention and for AI to better promote your listing?  I think this photo would be more in keeping in what travellers in search of a beautiful and remote place would be looking for.

Wishing you the best,
Joëlle

Hi @Joelle43 

Thank you so much for taking the time to look over my listing and for the reassuring update on my calendar! I truly appreciate the 'extra set of eyes.'

That is such a thoughtful suggestion regarding the hero photo. You’ve hit the nail on the head while my feline co-host is definitely the soul of the place, the sanctuary view truly captures the 'remote getaway' feeling that travelers are searching for. I’ll be updating that first photo today to see how the AI and potential guests respond to the change! 

Since you have such a great eye for what makes a listing work, I’d love to pick your brain a bit further as I look to grow. Aside from the visuals, what do you think is the most underrated 'amenity' or 'service' that helps a unique stay like mine stand out in a crowded market? I’m really focused on creating a space that feels like a soulful retreat, so if you have any advice on how to better communicate that 'feeling' through the description or house manual, I am all ears. I’m eager to learn from hosts who have clearly mastered the balance of professionalism and personality!

Best,

Lazmee Pokhrel

Hello @Lazmee0 

 

Firstly, I'm glad I didn't offend you🙂

I can see that Kiyo has already taken a back seat and you know have a photo of the bedroom as your hero photo.  I'm going to be honest here Lazmee, when I saw that photo, I thought I was looking at a single bed as it showed up as your first bedroom photo.  It is in fact a table that guests can work from!  Oops sorry!  Putting in the size of the room is always a good idea as each country has a different concept of what makes a room big.

I really feel that you need to also take a picture of the double bed but with your back to the window this time to show where guests are going to be sleeping.  All of your photos should be in landscape mode and not in portrait mode so that guests using their phones (more than 50% of them) see as big a photo as possible.  Showing a different shot of the bedroom will also make the photos look more interesting.  If you need more tips on taking photos, look here under the Homes section and the Host Guides and you'll see a great guide on the subject.

 

The way you describe the room you offer is both warm and welcoming and I love your profile description of yourself and any guest can see that they will be getting the real thing if they stay with you.

This is what makes you special and what will make you stand out from other more polished listings around you.    Here guests will receive a warm welcome, will stay in a place offering authentic charm with a host offering genuine hospitality.  They type of hospitality my brother still speaks of when he tells us of his adventures when staying on a rooftop in Katmandou because everywhere was booked! 

 

You speak of an expansive terrace and garden furniture is ticked in the list of amenities.  Would love to see a picture of this as guests will really appreciate unwinding here sipping their herbal tea.  You also mention a BBQ but no photo of this. If you have solar lights maybe to hang around this terrace/garden, this would show up well too.  Night time photos of the view of "twinkling lights" would be  great too.

 

You mention a shared kitchen but no picture.  Can guests make themselves a cup of tea here or not? 

 

Your listing isn't appearing with the favoured Photo Tour that Airbnb introduced a while back so maybe go onto a listing offering a room like yourself, to see if this would work for you.  Link below of how to set up a Photo Tour:

 

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/help/article/477

 

Under each photo, you should include the amenities provided per room.  Yes, on top of that long list of amenities as guests prefer looking at photos rather than reading a long description.  Talking of which, I feel that your description could be spaced out more so that it's easier to read for guests and use bold lettering to create sub headings.  For example, the menu that you offer guests would be better exposed if you used bullet points.

 

The shared bathroom - You don't mention how many potentially other people your guests would be sharing the bathroom with.  I can see a lot of toothbrushes on the washbasin along with lots of shampoo etc. making it look a bit cluttered. 

 

The bathroom looks big and I was wondering if you could provide a free standing shelf unit (one for each guest sharing maybe) along with individual pots to put their toothbrushes in? This may just be a girly thing so you can ignore this if you want😁

 

Close the toilet seat please when you next take a photo of the bathroom zoomed out.  Couldn't see that there was a shower at first so I would provide at least 2 photos of the bathroom so that guests can see what you're offering and can see that there is more than just a bidet to wash from. 

 

One last thing, just to be sure this isn't a mistake, the hot water feature is crossed out under the list of amenities?  

I  hope this will be useful and come back if you need any help,
Warm regards
Joëlle

Hi @Lazmee0 

@Joelle43 has given you some great and detailed advice.

I just want to confirm that we all tend to see our own listings in first position when we're logged in and looking at our own area in guest view.

That's because you've likely clicked on your own listing before (so Airbnb has learnt that you like it), and your guest profile is also probably a good match for your own listing.

 

If, however, the listing is not coming up in a good position when you're logged out, you can look at ways to improve the search rank. Joelle's advice is an excellent way to start.

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