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[Caroline2546]

I am new to Airbnb. I have a one bedroom flat in a good location advertised, so far no bookings. How can I improve to get some bookings please?

[Joelle43 · Accepted solution]

Hello @Caroline2546 

All of your pictures  have been taken in portrait mode which is not ideal - Airbnb recommend taking them in landscape mode to give guests a better idea of the space involved.  The first picture is the one that will give guests the wish to click or to pass you by and the other four are highly important too. You have commented the photographs so that's great. Tips below:

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/746

I would recommend going back to your listing in host mode to complete all of the sections available to you.  Two lines to describe your place is just not enough information.

Several sections missing that are available to you now that you have gone live. 

Your space seems very functional but not very cosy.  Imagine yourself as a guest coming to your place and see if anything is missing.  Compare your listing to other places to make sure you are correctly priced for same amenities, minimum trip length etc

The listing says you are close to shops but how close?  Walkable and if so how many minutes?  Map?

Hope this helps

Joëlle

[Paula]

Hi @Caroline2546 , Welcome to our Community!

I just came across your post and noticed the fantastic tips shared by our wonderful Host, @Joelle43  (Thanks so much 👏). I'm sharing an article >here on how to make your listing more competitive, which might offer additional ideas to enhance your listing.

I hope you find this useful and please let us know once you've had a chance to go through it.

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Caroline2546 go to Airbnb and search your area for 1 bed flats in say 2 months time. How does yours stack up at the price you are asking?

[Kia272]

@Caroline2546  Honestly, it doesn't look warm and inviting at all. It looks like a barebones college dorm room, at best. You have to make it nice if you want people to book. You have to spend money to make money.