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Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf
In this episode of Vacation Rental Resolutions, we explore why now is the right time to create your own direct booking website. We cover how relying on OTAs drains your income and control, and we walk through the essential features every site needs—from an integrated booking system to mobile design. You’ll also learn which platform fits your style and how to pull in more traffic using SEO, email lists, and social. If you're ready to stop paying 15-20% fees and start branding your business, this episode is for you.
Timeline Format:
00:00 – Episode intro & why this topic
02:00 – OTA fees and building control
04:30 – Features your site needs
06:00 – Choosing a platform made easy
08:00 – Real signs you’re ready
10:00 – How to drive guests to your site
12:30 – Wrap-up & next steps
#DirectBookingWebsite #VacationRentalTips #BookDirect #RentalWebsite #DirectBookings #VacationRentalMarketing #BuildYourBrand #ShortTermRentalSuccess #OTAFreedom #RentalOwnerLife #VacationRentalGrowth
⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/2025/07/how-to-build-a-direct-booking-website-for-your-rental-083
Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf
🎓 Want to convert more browsers into bookers?
Check out the “Mastering Vacation Rentals: Start, Manage, & Thrive in the Rental Business” course.
https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-vacation-rentals-build-manage-and-grow-a-profitable-business/
Join one of our groups
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12947256/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/vacationrentalresolutions
Say hi on social
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/vacation-rental-resolutions
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/vacationrentalresolutions/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/vacationrentalresolutions/
BlueSky — https://bsky.app/profile/vacationrentalpro.bsky.social
Listen to The Vacation Rental Resolutions Podcast here
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/Podcast
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@VacationRentalResolutions
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By Gerry MacPhersonGrab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf
In this episode of Vacation Rental Resolutions, we explore why now is the right time to create your own direct booking website. We cover how relying on OTAs drains your income and control, and we walk through the essential features every site needs—from an integrated booking system to mobile design. You’ll also learn which platform fits your style and how to pull in more traffic using SEO, email lists, and social. If you're ready to stop paying 15-20% fees and start branding your business, this episode is for you.
Timeline Format:
00:00 – Episode intro & why this topic
02:00 – OTA fees and building control
04:30 – Features your site needs
06:00 – Choosing a platform made easy
08:00 – Real signs you’re ready
10:00 – How to drive guests to your site
12:30 – Wrap-up & next steps
#DirectBookingWebsite #VacationRentalTips #BookDirect #RentalWebsite #DirectBookings #VacationRentalMarketing #BuildYourBrand #ShortTermRentalSuccess #OTAFreedom #RentalOwnerLife #VacationRentalGrowth
⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/2025/07/how-to-build-a-direct-booking-website-for-your-rental-083
Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf
🎓 Want to convert more browsers into bookers?
Check out the “Mastering Vacation Rentals: Start, Manage, & Thrive in the Rental Business” course.
https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-vacation-rentals-build-manage-and-grow-a-profitable-business/
Join one of our groups
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12947256/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/groups/vacationrentalresolutions
Say hi on social
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/vacation-rental-resolutions
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/vacationrentalresolutions/
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/vacationrentalresolutions/
BlueSky — https://bsky.app/profile/vacationrentalpro.bsky.social
Listen to The Vacation Rental Resolutions Podcast here
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/Podcast
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@VacationRentalResolutions
A Division of Keystone Hospitality Property Development