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Guide

Setting up a successful listing

Learn how a clear description, great photos, and the right price can help get the bookings you want.

12 articles

,

1 video

Part 1: Creating an attractive listing

Part 1: Creating an attractive listing

How to set up an effective listing page

Share key details, include quality photos, and set a competitive price.

Writing an effective description of your place

Help guests picture themselves in your space with clear, accurate details.

Take great photos of your space on your phone

Here’s how to adjust your camera settings, compose a photo, and curate a story.

How to set up an effective listing page

Share key details, include quality photos, and set a competitive price.

Writing an effective description of your place

Help guests picture themselves in your space with clear, accurate details.

Take great photos of your space on your phone

Here’s how to adjust your camera settings, compose a photo, and curate a story.

Part 2: Choosing your settings

Part 2: Choosing your settings

Understanding your calendar and booking settings

Set your pricing and availability to help get the reservations you want.

Understanding Instant Book

Instant Book can streamline the booking process and help your listing stand out.

Understanding your calendar and booking settings

Set your pricing and availability to help get the reservations you want.

Understanding Instant Book

Instant Book can streamline the booking process and help your listing stand out.

Part 3: Understanding more about Airbnb

Part 3: Understanding more about Airbnb

How search works on Airbnb

Get tips for improving your ranking in search results.

How you get paid for hosting

Learn the basics about when and how you’ll receive payment.

How does the Airbnb booking process work?

Get the details about inquiries, requests to book, Instant Book, and more.

How search works on Airbnb

Get tips for improving your ranking in search results.

How you get paid for hosting

Learn the basics about when and how you’ll receive payment.

How does the Airbnb booking process work?

Get the details about inquiries, requests to book, Instant Book, and more.

Part 4: Being clear about expectations

Part 4: Being clear about expectations

Setting helpful house rules

Help protect your home and create a better experience for guests.

Choose the right cancellation policy for you

Find a policy that works for you and your hosting needs.

Setting helpful house rules

Help protect your home and create a better experience for guests.

Choose the right cancellation policy for you

Find a policy that works for you and your hosting needs.

Part 5: Making your guests feel welcome

Part 5: Making your guests feel welcome

The amenities guests want

A well-outfitted space can be the key to attracting guests.

Write a house manual to share info about your space

Save time and provide important details with pre-written instructions.

Create a guidebook to share your local tips

Help guests get to know your area with a custom digital travel guide.

The amenities guests want

A well-outfitted space can be the key to attracting guests.

Write a house manual to share info about your space

Save time and provide important details with pre-written instructions.

Create a guidebook to share your local tips

Help guests get to know your area with a custom digital travel guide.

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