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Top tips to save time and increase guest satisfaction with automated messages

Guest messaging is top priority for property managers. Responding to guests quickly and consistently will increase your bookings, help you earn more 5-star reviews, and can even boost your rankings on OTAs. However, it’s extremely time-consuming, especially when you have several properties listed on multiple channels. One of the best ways to improve customer satisfaction […]

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Airbnb Competitors: Top 16 Alternatives for Property Managers

Airbnb is one of the most popular travel brands in the world. Since its launch in 2008, the listing site’s offering of unique vacation rental properties and experiences has grown immensely. With over 150 million users, Airbnb has a global reach that all property managers should take advantage of when trying to attract bookings from […]

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The 6 biggest hosting challenges (and how to fix them)

When scaling a short-term rental business, there are several common problems that hosts and property managers face. Issues involving pricing, direct booking, guest communication, channel management, and upselling can be challenging – but they might also be signs that your business is geared for growth. To help you on your journey, the Powerhost team has […]

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Harnessing Technology for Growth: Our Guide

Welcome to the Future of Vacation Rental Management! The vacation rental market is evolving. And it’s not just experiencing growth; it’s undergoing a remarkable surge, thanks to cutting-edge property management technology. This tech opens up unprecedented opportunities for property managers to expand their business and boost revenue. Our exclusive eBook delves into practical insights on […]

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Grow your business with SEO: Our Guide to supercharge your bookings

How to get more bookings from your vacation rental website and grow your business with SEO Why is SEO important? Direct bookings are profitable, commission-free, and a great way to build long-term relationships with guests. Publishing your website is the first step. But once your site is live, you need to attract plenty of traffic […]

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The year in review – Rentals United’s roundup of 2023

It’s the end of another successful year at Rentals United.  We’re proud of everything we’ve done over the past 12 months to help our property managers and hosts grow their vacation rental businesses and earn more money from their vacation rental properties. Throughout the course of 2023, we’ve: Released a range of new features to […]