Online marketing is BIG on visuals. And if it’s social media focused on images that we’re looking for, then there is nothing like Pinterest. A ‘catalog of ideas’ as put by Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann, Pinterest inspires, if not sparks thousands of ideas, that the word ‘pinspired’ was born.

With over … Read More

You have already learned about writing a property description that gets bookings here. Now let’s move on to how to write catchy captions for your property’s photos.

“A picture is worth a thousand words” but it’s definitely not everything for a vacation rental listing. That’s why in addition … Read More

There is no doubt great photos and detailed yet concise descriptions are key to getting your vacation rental booked. We have covered creating quality photos here and here, so let’s now dive into writing your listing’s property description including some DOs and DON’Ts.
Step 1. Make a list. … Read More

Let’s talk about online socialization.

Socializing is valuable in growing any business. For online rental companies like us and property owners like you, socializing on the internet is vital. You can thrive amidst competition when you become good at it. Your business may eventually die if … Read More

One cannot overemphasize the importance of getting real, positive reviews to get your vacation rental booked. Reviews can make or break a business AND positive reviews make every business thrive and grow.

In the case of vacation rentals, how you are positioning yourself can be tricky because you are actually providing a … Read More

You have a beautiful vacation rental home that guests will love and you’ve got the booking, now what? Certainly you want to make sure your guests have a fabulous stay, but what about doing everything you can to make sure they come back, or at least tell all … Read More

These are tough times for everyone; both you and your potential guests. In order keep your vacation rental home occupied, consider offering a variety of discounts. Here is a list of common types of discounts that you might want to try:
Off-Season Discounts

The most common discount offered by vacation rental … Read More

There’s a new hype going among photo enthusiasts – photo stitching!

Photo stitching is an evolution of the traditional photo collage we are all familiar with. When done correctly, photo stitching enables you to create a seamless segmented panorama from multiple overlapped photos, taken from similar perspective. Collage, on the other … Read More

You decided to list your property to earn money. You have high hopes but months have passed and your vacation rental listing barely receives inquiries. You ask, “What could be the problem?”

First of all, it’s great that you are asking this question. It is the beginning of critical thinking. It … Read More

We cannot overemphasize the importance of adding great photos to your property listing with Owner Direct. Hence, the previous related articles here and here. And if you still need more convincing, then this post is especially for you.
Photos are a great online marketing tool.

Marketing trends these days direct us to use less words with … Read More