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Free Sample Articles
Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the Subscribers Area of this site. These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members only section of this site.
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Ideas For Keeping Guests Interested
Small businesses know that the key to growth and success is to capture interested clients and then hang on to them. I don't mean tying them up in the basement -- more like getting to know them and then offering them new products or services they might like.
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Kingfisher Cottage -- another success story
In May of 2012 we found our latest rental property; made an offer that was immediately accepted and began the process that has seen us purchase, renovate, furnish, set up and market six other cottages over the past 9 years. This proven and wildly successful process will be fully explained in my next book, "The Vacation Rental Formula" but for now here's a short summary of what we did. . . . keep reading
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Festive Check List
When guests have booked for a festive event, you can pretty much guarantee they will be cooking at some point during their stay and you are aiming for the review that says, 'The owners thought of everything -- the place was better equipped than my own house!' Use this checklist to make sure your guests have everything for their festive rental.
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How to get repeat guests -- give them a hug
Getting repeat guests is all about making your guests feel special. Everyone wants to feel wanted and recognized so the secret is to create a relationship that allows you to communicate on a more personal level with your guests.
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Emergency Planning
What do you have in place to ensure your guests safety in case of an emergency? When was the last time you revisited your emergency plan and made sure everything is up to date?
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SEO for Vacation Rental Owners
Whether you have your own web site or blog or use a rental agency or listing site to help market your vacation property, you will find that knowing a bit about search engine optimization is helpful not only for understanding how traffic is driven to websites, but also to see how simple it can be to do it yourself. . . . keep reading
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What Guests Want
Following a busy summer of rentals in our rental agency, we looked at all the reviews that came in and the responses to guest satisfaction surveys, and here's a summary of what guests said they expected, enjoyed and wanted. . . . keep reading
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Attracting Repeat Reservations
A recent post on a LinkedIn group asked the question: 'What are you currently doing that you think works to get new bookings and then attracts folks to come a second time' Here's some ideas that owners say work for them: . . . keep reading
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How to Tap Into the Fall Vacation Market
Summer visitors tend to choose properties based on weather and location. Beaches, swimming pools, lakefront, etc, are all facilities and features that can bring guests to your property, and in areas of high demand, it should not be a challenge to rent the weeks. Getting the fickle fall and early winter market to book is a tougher nut to crack and requires more persistence and ingenuity. . . . keep reading
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Top upgrades for your rental property
Vacation rental reviews are a great source of ideas and suggestions for what guests want and expect for their hard earned holiday money. Where they have taken the time and effort to give some constructive feedback, it's worthwhile listening and making some changes based on it. Here's my list of the top upgrades I'd recommend based on reviews of a range of properties on Flipkey and Trip Advisor this summer. . . . keep reading
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Tapping into the Last Minute Market
Towards the end of the summer season, if you have any remaining availability, it's likely you will be the target of the LMV (last minute vacationer). These are not necessarily people who leave it too late to book and are scrambling to find a property; quite often this is a deliberate decision driven by media opinion that there are deals to be had, the later you leave it. Here's some ideas on how to handle them. . . . keep reading
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10 of the Best Summer Images
With the lazy, hazy days of summer well and truly with us, it's time to get out and take your photos to update your listing for next year. Be creative and think about what images you are going to use. . . . keep reading
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How to handle 'best price' requests
People are looking for the best deal possible for their vacations so it is likely you will be asked at some time for "your best price" or "what is the best deal you can do?" Read on to find out how to deal with these questions. . . . keep reading
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"For the want of a Nail" - Details make all the difference
Craig White – CottageLINK Rental Management
In these days where on line reviews of everything from toasters to TV's count for SO much, continuing success as a rental owner demands some attention to the details. The GOOD news is that often there is very little cost associated with this. . . . keep reading
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Keeping Your Guests Cool -- Summer Bedding Explained
If you have air conditioning your guests will be in control of the temperature within the property, but many places do not have the benefit of AC and it's therefore important to make sure they will be comfortable sleeping in the heat of the summer.
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How to be Pet Friendly
If you accept pets in your property, there's a good chance the vast majority of your guests will bring their furry friends. Welcoming them is more than just providing a few poop bags -- you will endear yourself more to pet owners by covering all bases for their stay.
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