Joel Bennett 
Why Your Vacation Rental Needs Its Own Website
Recent data from iPropertyManagement shows that 67% of travelers think booking directly through a brand’s website offers better value than using third-party sites like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo.
Previously, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) were gaining ground in the booking industry. However, the pandemic changed the dynamics. As OTAs lost market share, direct bookings gained momentum. Statistics confirm this trend: in 2021, direct bookings made up 63% of all online gross bookings. By 2025, it’s expected that direct hotel bookings will outnumber those made through OTAs.
Whether you already use property management software or not, your vacation rental deserves its own website. Imagine a platform that not only showcases your properties beautifully but also attracts the right guests and simplifies the booking process.
In today’s competitive short-term rental market, having a professional, well-designed website is no longer optional – it’s essential. Your website is often your potential guest’s first impression, and it plays a crucial role in:
- Building trust and credibility: A polished website showcases your properties and your professionalism.
- Owning your brand: You get to tell your story, not a third-party listing site.
- Increasing direct bookings: Bypass hefty commissions and build lasting relationships with guests.
Introducing Webready: The Best Website Builder for Vacation Rentals
Webready is built specifically for short-term rentals. Our team has worked hard to develop features that truly meet the needs of property managers so you can build your dream website in a few minutes.
Webready empowers you to reach a broader audience and increase your revenue effortlessly. It helps you to create a professional website, drive more direct bookings, increase your revenue, optimize your position on Google, and more.
- Ease of Use: Create a stunning, high-converting website in minutes, no coding skills or technical knowledge needed.
- Customization: Choose from beautifully designed templates, tailored specifically for vacation rentals.
- Powerful Features: From a booking engine to automated communication and SEO Tools, we’ve got everything you need to streamline your business.
- 24/7 Support: Our 24/7 live chat and dedicated product managers are always here to help you succeed.
Moving away from online travel agencies (OTAs) and securing direct bookings is every property manager’s goal. Webready equips you to expand your reach and increase your revenue streams effortlessly, giving you the tools needed to connect directly with your audience.
Our customers have rated Webready 5 out of 5 stars, citing its ease of use and exceptional support as key factors in their success.
“Webready has transformed my website. It’s professional, easy to manage, and I’m already seeing more direct bookings!” – Bobby, Property Owner
Ready to experience the difference for yourself?Sign up for a FREE trial today with no credit card required. If you need any assistance during your trial period, our 24/7 live chat support and dedicated product manager are here to help you every step of the way.
Standout Features of Webready:
Stunning Designs: Choose from professional, easily customizable templates that convert visitors into guests.
Live Edit Technology: With Webready’s Live Edit feature, you can edit your website in-line and see it exactly as your guests would. No technical knowledge required – it’s that easy!
Domain and Hosting Services: Options for registering a domain name and hosting the website on reliable servers
SImple SSL Process: Secure your website quickly and easily with Webready’s quick and simple SSL process
Responsive Design: Ensuring that websites built with the platform are optimized for viewing on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
SEO Tools: Features to optimize the website for search engines, including customizable meta tags, sitemaps, and SEO-friendly URLs.
Seamless Integrations: Connect with Tokeet and your favorite management tools.
Analytics and Insights: Integration with analytics tools to track website traffic, user behavior, and other key metrics to help optimize performance.
Advanced Web Search: Empower website visitors to find rentals based on their specific criteria, increasing booking potential.
Webready Messaging: Manage all guest messages in one place.
Multi-Language Option: Access Webready in your preferred language, now available in Spanish, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian.
Up-sell: Boost your revenue potential with flexible up-selling options, whether charging based on nights, guests, or flat fees per booking. Easily incorporate up-sells into existing or new bookings to maximize your earnings.
Automated Communication: Streamline your correspondence with guests through customizable templates.
Electronic Documentation: Professionally create, send, and view electronically-signed templates with the Webready eDocuments feature.
Invoices: Streamline your invoicing process with customizable templates and automated scheduling based on bookings.
Get started with Webready
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At Webready, we are dedicated to your success. We provide comprehensive support resources to ensure you have all the help you need to grow your business. Start today and take the first step towards optimizing your property’s online presence and boosting your bookings with Webready!