Rental Bookings Guru

Organize me so I can be more focused on getting new business. Below is the rental business outline, however, I am expanding new business as well. These are basics. There are additional one&done type projects or tasks. Please let me know your level of skill in Excel or Google Sheets among your other capabilities.
Please review and let me know which items you are capable of by advising if you are a 1-5 in each task.

1. [ ] **Update Online Listings:**
– Ensure property is listed on popular vacation rental platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Click to view, FF, etc.
– Highlight the capacity for each property description.
– Use high-quality photos that showcase the spaciousness and amenities, identify areas of improvement.
– Track TO-DO list

2. [ ] **Leverage Social Media:**
– Create engaging posts on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) with pictures of the property.
– Emphasize sleeping capacity and promote group bookings for high capacity property.
– Utilize relevant hashtags to increase visibility.

3. [ ] **Create a Dedicated Website:**
– Develop a simple website or landing page specifically for rentals – STR vs Mid Term vs Long Term residential
– Highlight the capacity, amenities, and any special offers.
– Include a booking/contact form for potential renters.
– Identify downstream processes to follow-up, book, obtain forms, leases, payments, reviews, re-rentals
– Modify property specific documents (leases, booking confirmation, check in info, check in follow up email (trash, laundry, places to go, things to do, etc.

4. [ ] **Pricing:**
– Investigate high booking competition to identify best pricing, discounts.
– Clearly communicate these offers in online listings, social media posts, and website as we choose to offer.

5. [ ] **Utilize Local Community Channels:**
– Identify places to Post advertisements on local community boards, supermarkets, and other public spaces.
– Identify opportunities to Connect with local event organizers to promote property for group events.

6. [ ] **Word of Mouth Referral Program:**
– Encourage past guests to refer large groups.
– Consider implementing a referral program with discounts for those who refer new bookings.

7. [ ] **Collaborate with Local Businesses:**
– Establish partnerships with local businesses, event planners, or wedding coordinators who may have clients in need of large accommodations.
– Identify Opportunities to display information in their establishment sites.

8. [ ] **Email Marketing Campaign:**
– Build or expand an email list of potential renters.
– Create and Send out targeted emails showcasing property’s capacity and any ongoing promotions.

9. [ ] **Optimize for Search Engines:**
– Optimize online presence for search engines.
– Use keywords related to large group accommodations in online listings and website.

10. [ ] **Host Virtual Tours:**
– Possibly Create virtual tours and share them on website and social media.

11. [ ] **Promote on Free Classifieds:**
– Identify and Post advertisements on free classified websites and community forums.
– Include attractive images and information about property’s capacity.

12. [ ] **Engage with Online Communities:**
– Join and participate in online communities or forums related to travel and group accommodations.
– Share information about your rental when relevant.
– Identify specific TARGET audiences and identify areas for contacting – – specific to The Chelsea Ocean Grove capacity.

13. [ ] **Highlight Local Attractions:**
– Emphasize nearby attractions and activities suitable for large groups.
– Showcase your property as an ideal base for group adventures.

14. [ ] **Respond Promptly to Inquiries:**
– Ensure quick responses to inquiries and booking requests.
– Provide detailed information about the property and any ongoing promotions.

Longer term
15. [ ] **Monitor Analytics and Adjust Strategy:**
– Keep track of the performance of your advertisements using analytics tools.
– Adjust your strategy based on what channels and messages are most effective.
– Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of your efforts and be flexible in adjusting your strategy as needed.

If you are interested in being interviewed,, please send me a message with a title line that shows you have found The Chelsea Ocean Grove on Airbnb by sending your reply stating the name of one of those rental properties.

Regards and thanks!
Tyler