red dot on the calendar, what does it mean?

[William286]

I do not understand what the red dot is on the calendar?  It seems to be mostly on the week days?  Does it mean my place is not available?

[Stephen446]

Kinda bad design. Hard to find what this means. Hidden in a "?" button at the top of the screen definitely doesnt help.

[Ann72]

I have never once noticed that question mark until reading your post.  Insane.

[Katie449]

Always with subtle pressure to lower pricing... They should add a green dot to show all the searches that were booked at a higher price, then provide the numbers for both. That way, we'd have a more balanced view of what is happening.

[Glen62]

I agree with Katie.  I have wondered why no one EVER seems to book at a rate higher than mine, only lower.  It would be nice to know the balance between those that chose lower and those that chose higher.  Having said that, I have a full two-bedroom suite I rent out yet I am constantly reminded that people are booking for less at other places.  Of course they are - one room in a house hardly compares to a two-bedroom suite.  AirBnB seems to think I should give it away.  I am not sure Smartpricing would even pay for the laundry to wash the sheets.  

[Amanda253]

It's meaningless. All my available dates have a red dot on them and yet I have ~60% occupancy over the past year and no available weekends for the next 2 1/2 months of my 6 month booking window. So, it doesn't mean low booking probability even though it says it means that.

[Ann72]

@Amanda253 I'm starting to look at both the red dot and the lightbulb as the annoying kids in school who have all the answers but no friends.