{"id":28234,"date":"2023-05-16T07:46:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T07:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.247.233.135\/?p=28234"},"modified":"2026-07-20T08:35:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:35:48","slug":"get-more-airbnb-bookings-with-a-complete-profile-and-listing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/fr\/blog\/get-more-airbnb-bookings-with-a-complete-profile-and-listing\/","title":{"rendered":"Get more Airbnb bookings with a complete profile and listing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafting a strong Airbnb profile and listing will help you get more bookings and increase your profits.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both your listing and profile must:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show off all your property\u2019s best features<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide potential guests with key information<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a great first impression and build trust with guests<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank well in search for maximum visibility\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But creating the perfect listing isn\u2019t easy. Aside from the obvious things like your reviews and ratings, you might not know all the factors Airbnb considers when ranking your listings. And, when managing multiple listings across different sites, you don\u2019t have time to analyse the details of all your listings to figure out what\u2019s missing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we\u2019ve used our insider industry knowledge to create <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/checkmylisting.rentalsunited.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check My Listing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This tool will automatically scan and analyse your listing, and provide personalised tips on how to improve it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Want to optimise your listing for more bookings? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/checkmylisting.rentalsunited.com\/\"><b>Try Check My Listing today<\/b><\/a><b> and receive personalised tips to improve your listing and profile.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-improve-your-airbnb-profile\">How to improve your Airbnb profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think guests only care about your listings, but your Airbnb profile is your chance to prove that you are a trustworthy and professional host.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some travellers, booking an Airbnb still seems risky. But your profile can reassure them you\u2019re genuine and help them decide whether your property is a good fit for their trip.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Completing your profile can attract more bookings from your ideal guests. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, follow these steps to improve your profile and stand out from other hosts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"write-a-bio-description\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a bio description<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travellers are more likely to trust someone with an engaging and relevant bio description in their profile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with guests by explaining who you are and what you offer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling to write your description? Here\u2019s some information to include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Where you\u2019re from and how long you\u2019ve lived in the area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Mention your expertise and connection to the local area. Guests are looking for authentic experiences, so familiarity with the culture will be a bonus.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>What you love about hosting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Explain why you enjoy being a vacation rental host and how long you\u2019ve been doing it.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Why guests should book with you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Describe what\u2019s unique and special about your properties and explain why guests should book.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Your hobbies and interests <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Share your hobbies and passions &#8211; this can be a great way to bond with guests who have similar interests!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend writing in a friendly and conversational tone. Proofread your description or get someone else to check it for you before uploading.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"add-a-profile-picture\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a profile picture<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good profile picture instantly makes your profile appear more genuine and trustworthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily you won\u2019t need to hire a professional photographer for your Airbnb profile picture &#8211; a smartphone picture will be good enough.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need is a high-quality headshot where you look friendly and approachable yet also professional.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verify-your-profile\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify your profile<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your profile verified will build an extra layer of trust with everyone who views your profile.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb verifies hosts (and guests) to confirm your identity and prove you are in control of your own account. You\u2019ll undergo background checks for safety reasons, so any security issues like robbery, fraud, etc can be investigated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the verification process, you\u2019ll be asked to provide:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Your legal name, address, and\/or other personal information<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>A photo of your Government ID, such as driver\u2019s license, passport, identity card, or visa.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>A photo of yourself that matches your Government ID.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also verify your email address and phone number, and connect social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Airbnb, guests are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/help\/article\/1237\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more likely to book<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with hosts who\u2019ve verified their profiles, so verifying your account is a simple way to increase your occupancy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"respond-quickly-to-guest-messages\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respond quickly to guest messages&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Airbnb message response rate and average response time will appear on your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those numbers need to look good &#8211; guests won\u2019t be impressed if they see a low response rate or that you take a long time to answer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"earn-badges\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn badges<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb badges can help you stand out from other hosts, and <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/guest-favorite-vs-superhost-on-airbnb\/\">Airbnb Superhost<\/a>, alongside Guest Favorite, is probably the most impressive badge you can get!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When guests see you\u2019re a Superhost, they\u2019ll know you\u2019re an experienced host who\u2019ll offer amazing hospitality.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a Superhost can increase your occupancy, revenue and you can even get exclusive rewards from Airbnb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify as a Superhost, you must have:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An average rating of at least <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.8<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 10+ stays or 100 nights booked<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 1% cancellation rate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A response rate of at least 90%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb reviews Superhost status 4 times a year, so you have to maintain those scores to keep your badge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-improve-your-property-listings\">How to improve your property listings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve talked about how to optimise your profile, but what about your listings?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your listings should give guests all the information they need and convince them to book your properties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing all your property information will also help your listings rank better in search results.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s go through everything you need for perfect listings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-beautiful-property-pictures\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take beautiful property pictures&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, you need amazing pictures of your property to tempt guests to book.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider hiring a professional photographer or making the most of Airbnb\u2019s photography service if it\u2019s available in your area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include pictures of every room and any outside space, and show off all your property&#8217;s best features, whether it\u2019s your swimming pool, games room, barbecue area or breathtaking views.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help your guests imagine what staying in your property would be like.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-off-all-your-amenities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check off all your amenities<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to check off all your property\u2019s amenities. Guests will want to know what amenities are available, and the more you have, the better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding all your amenities can also improve your chances of appearing in searches. For example, if a guest searches for properties in your area with a garden, you won\u2019t appear unless you\u2019ve checked that amenity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"write-an-accurate-description\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write an accurate description<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your property description should include all interesting and relevant information to convince guests to book.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to be accurate so guests know what to expect and won\u2019t be surprised when they arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine with optimizing <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/improve-airbnb-listing-accuracy-and-earn-more-5-star-reviews\/\">Accuracy of Airbnb Listings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips for writing about your property:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Give your listing a catchy title<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Your title should make guests want to click. Use descriptive words like \u201cbeachfront\u201d, \u201ccity-centre\u201d \u201celegant\u201d \u201cmodern\u201d, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>List your property\u2019s best features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Briefly mention all your features and amenities, and explain what makes the property unique.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Keep your ideal guest in mind <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 If you want to attract families or business travellers, for example, explain why your property is suitable for them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Talk about your local area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Mention any popular tourist attractions or things to do.This will also establish your expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avoid-cancellations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid cancellations<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as possible, don\u2019t cancel reservations unless it\u2019s unavoidable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow instant booking with <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-request-to-book\/\">Airbnb Request to Book<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high cancellation rate can put guests off from booking your property. Plus, it can affect your search ranking and prevent you from becoming a Superhost (cancellation rate must be less than 1% to qualify).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-great-reviews\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get great reviews<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boosting your review score will result in more conversions. Reviews are one of the most important things guests look for when searching for properties.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can earn more excellent reviews by: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use smart <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/airbnb-pricing-strategy\/\">Airbnb Pricing Strategies<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Going above and beyond for guests <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to improve the guest experience. Enabling self-check in, installing a digital welcome book, helping your guests book excursions are just a few ideas.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Responding to all guest messages quickly <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Always respond quickly to guest messages, especially if there\u2019s a problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Resolve problems fast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 If your guests experience a problem during their stay, such as a leak or broken appliance, send someone out to fix it straight away.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Review your guests when they check out <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Leaving guest reviews can increase your rate of good reviews in return.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more ways to improve your guest reviews here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"perfect-your-airbnb-listings\"><b>Perfect your Airbnb listings<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think your listings and profile need improvement, check them today with <a href=\"https:\/\/checkmylisting.rentalsunited.com\/\">Checkmylisting, our Airbnb listing checker<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll analyse your listing and profile and tell you precisely what aspects of your profile need improvement. Then, you\u2019ll get personalised tips to help you optimise your Airbnb listings for more bookings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/blog\/booking-com-opportunities\/\">Booking.com Opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crafting a strong Airbnb profile and listing will help you get more bookings and increase your profits.&nbsp; Both your listing and profile must: But creating the perfect listing isn\u2019t easy. Aside from the obvious things like your reviews and ratings, you might not know all the factors Airbnb considers when ranking your listings. 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