Why do I suddenly have no bookings?

[Marie70]

Hi! 

When we first put up our listing on Airbnb, there were a number of enquiries coming in everyday. But since the last 3-4 days, there's a sudden halt in enquiries.

I wonder if anyone encountered the same issue recently? Is it something wrong with my listing? 

Some enlightenment from other Hosts/Airbnb would be of great help!

Thank you  😊 

[Celia63]

Hi 

Shellie from Dandenong ranges in Victoria.

 We've been flying along ..super host with bells and whistles..;

 since we joined last October.Then nothing now for three weeks

 Its unnerving!

How are your booking now? Have they come back?

[Assa0]

I had the same problem.

1. Make your listing 100% refund

2. Make your price lower

3. In a few days your bookings will come back to normal again

[M-and-I0]

It's because Airbnb changes listing rankings based on their preferences. They generally promote newer, more frequently updated units and lower units that are frequently booked, have cancellations or do not follow smart pricing and turn on instant book etc. Listing ranking generally contributes majorly to how many bookings you get unless you are a solid host offering top notch units at reasonable prices or your area has more demand than supply.

[Gregg13]

I just put up my listing no inquiries for the first 6 days yet.  But I did block out several initial days just to set things up perfect.  Does anyone have any thoughts regarding my listing.  You think I'll get a few bookings? 

[Raquel13]

You asked for feedback, I did a quick reading of your listing; it wasn't clear to me if the guest area has a separate entrance and is a totally independent part of your home; I would suggest that you clarify this point. Also, I don't think I read anything about the parking and washer/drier use. Regarding the snacks, I don't like the idea of selling snacks but if that's what your competitors are doing, then go for it.

Wishing you success with your airbnb business.

[Taffy7]

They are discriminating against MAGA/Trump people. Thank the Biden administration for it.

[Scott125]

Obviously not the case...  but I will thank the Biden admin for record high stock market and lowest unemployment! Thanks President Biden! 

[Charlotte181]

I joined at the end of May 2017 and got bookings immediately. June was very full. But, I only have a few for July and I have not had a single inquiry or booking for 11 days. Does anyone know why? I'd appreciate it if someone could look at my listing to see if there is a reason that bookings have stopped. Thanks. Charlotte

[Deana9]

Hello

ive noticed lately inquiries but no bookings I'm wondering if there something that I need to change can you please look through it and let me know what you think. 

Thank you. 

Deana

[Raquel13]

I would suggest reducing the price by a few dollars to see if you motivate guests to book. You have a lovely home. Please correct the title of your listing -- the word is "flair" and not "flare"...

[Ventura4]

First of all, it is very comforting to hear that we are not alone in this. It is so exciting as new hosts to get inquiries and requests, and a little alarming when it goes quiet.

We are finding that in our dashboard stats we are getting lots of views and saves, but when we do an organic search for our city in airbnb we, and some of our friends, can't find our listing in any of the search results. Have any of you run into this problem?

We've been finding that adjusting our calendar, flexibility, listing photos and pricing has helped. We are waiting on some (hopefully) positive reviews.

[Helen19]

Hello -

This situation seems to effect lots of hosts.  I'm also not the expert to tell you why, when you do your own searching, you don't find your listing.  When inquiries started diminishing, I first checked to see my visibility.   I even asked a friend in another city to look specifically, (not just in my city) but in my neighborhood and the results were mixed.

Finally, I called the Airbnb "help center" and they advised me to make slight changes to the listing (i.e., change the name or price) then the program "system" considers your listing "new" and you go to the top of the selections.  This has helped and improved bookings.  So you are on the right track with your slight modifications.  Hope this is helpful and improves your bookings.

[Kirsty25]

I joined air bnb in January and intantly received bookings,  I have recently had no new enquiries or bookings. Is it something I have done? Thanks, Kirsty

[Raquel13]

@Kirsty25

Sugiro que voce regularmente (pelo menos uma vez por semana) modifique seu preco (suba ou desca um pouquinho), troque a sequencia de fotos, altere um pouco a descricao da sua casa, etc, para que sempre tenha atividade da sua conta e sua casa apareca em cima e nao abaixo nos resultados quando um hospede estiver buscando alojamento na sua vizinhanca.  Se voce nao tem "instant booking" sugiro que voce altere o seu perfil para aceitar instant booking. Boa sorte e me diga se deu certo!

[Jaba1]

Hello Dede

Can you check my listing too?

Best

J