Building your own direct booking website doesn’t have to cost thousands — in this episode of the Vacation Home Help Podcast, John Andrew breaks down exactly how to launch a clean, functional, revenue-generating direct booking site for under $200.

You’ll learn step-by-step how to:

• Choose and connect a domain name (GoDaddy, Google Domains, etc.)
• Add an availability calendar with an iCal or PMS widget
• Embed your booking engine and inquiry buttons
• Use ChatGPT or Gemini to generate high-converting copy
• Upload your best photos and build a gallery
• Add contact forms, discount opt-ins, and protect yourself with guest agreements
• Take payments safely through ACH or bank transfer

This episode is your no-fluff, no-excuses guide to setting up your own booking platform — fast, affordable, and 100% yours.

💡 Want your pricing dialed in before you launch your site? John Andrew has personally helped over 200 hosts this year optimize their pricing using dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs, Beyond, and Wheelhouse — saving time, boosting occupancy, and increasing profits.

👉 Get your pricing professionally set up today, email me [email protected] with subject PRICING

When you stop leaving pricing to guesswork, you start keeping more of your money — one booking at a time.