Airbnb Search Ranking Analysis

[Daniel-Rusteen0]

@Lizzie I'm putting together a detailed research paper on Airbnb search with my data scientist and I'd like Airbnb to dispel a few rumors and clarify a few points regarding Airbnb's search.

For exmaple:

1) Is there a temporary new listing boost? If so, for how long?

2) Does a temporary snoozing or pausing of your listing cause a direct increase to your search rank?

3) Does changing the last two photos have a direct affect on your listings search rank? (a tool offers this and I think it's ridiculous, please clarify if I'm wrong or this is accurate)

4) Does outside web traffic (ie not via Airbnb) affect your listings search rank?

5) Do any Airbnb employees have the ability to increase or decrease a particular listing, either directly or indirectly?

6) Which is weighted more according to Airbnb search, length of reservation or number of reservations?

[Thomas27]

Very interested. Where can I find out more information and your results?