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Social media marketing for Airbnb and short-term rental hosts.

Practical guides on content, consistency, and direct bookings. No fluff, just what actually works for Airbnb and VRBO properties.

Guest browsing a vacation rental Instagram profile on their phone

Direct Bookings · 8 min read

How to Get More Direct Bookings Through Social Media

Relying on Airbnb and VRBO for every guest is expensive. Here's how a consistent social media presence helps short term rental hosts win more direct bookings.

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Grid of vacation rental Instagram post examples

Content Ideas · 8 min read

5 Instagram Post Ideas Every Vacation Rental Host Should Try

Not sure what to post? These five content ideas consistently perform well for short term rental accounts and are easy to recreate with your own property photos.

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Content calendar with scheduled vacation rental posts

Brand Building · 8 min read

Why Consistent Posting Builds Guest Trust (and More Bookings)

An active, well-maintained social profile signals a professional, trustworthy host. Here's why consistency matters more than any single viral post.

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Checklist of vacation rental photo shots laid out beside a camera

Photography · 9 min read

The Ultimate Property Photo Checklist for Social Media

Great social content starts with great source photos. Use this checklist before your next shoot to make sure you capture everything you need.

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Instagram and Facebook app icons beside a vacation rental listing

Strategy · 8 min read

Instagram vs. Facebook: Where Should Short Term Rental Hosts Focus?

Both platforms matter, but they play different roles for vacation rental marketing. Here's how to think about where to put your energy.

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Vacation rental logo and branding mockup next to a phone showing Airbnb

Direct Bookings · 8 min read

How to Reduce Reliance on Airbnb and VRBO With Your Own Brand

Platform fees, algorithm changes, and policy shifts are out of your control. Building a brand outside the platforms is how hosts stay protected.

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Guest photo of a vacation rental patio being shared to a social feed

Content Ideas · 8 min read

Turning Guest Photos Into Marketing Content (the Right Way)

User-generated content builds more trust than any staged photo — but it has to be handled carefully. Here's how to do it right.

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Weekly social media posting schedule for a vacation rental brand

Strategy · 8 min read

How Often Should You Post? A Social Media Frequency Guide for Vacation Rental Hosts

Posting too little means getting forgotten. Posting too much, badly, can feel spammy. Here's a realistic posting frequency that actually works for short term rental accounts.

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