Enhancing Your Property’s Booking Experience
Maximize your booking potential with our {{booking_links}} shortcode, designed to streamline guest bookings across multiple platforms. This shortcode dynamically generates booking buttons based on the links you provide in your property settings.
By adding this feature, guests viewing your Guestbook or public property profile can easily navigate to their preferred booking method—whether that's booking directly through your website for exclusive discounts or via well-known platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, or Booking.com.
Benefits of Adding Booking Links:
- 📌 Increased Visibility: Each property gets a public profile page indexed by Google, driving organic traffic and potential bookings.
- 🔗 Multiple Booking Options: Guests can book directly or via trusted partners, offering flexibility while encouraging direct bookings for better pricing.
- 🎨 Styled & Branded Buttons: Your links are formatted into professional, visually appealing buttons for a seamless user experience.
- 📈 SEO & Backlink Advantages: Your property profile acts as an additional marketing tool, boosting your search rankings and providing backlinks to your site.
How to Add Booking Links
Follow these simple steps to activate {{booking_links}} on your Guestbook and property profile:
1️⃣ Go to Your Properties Page:
- Visit BetterSTR Properties Page.
2️⃣ Access Property Settings:
- Click the cogwheel next to your property and select "Property Settings."
3️⃣ Enter Booking Site Links:
- Scroll down and input URLs for direct bookings and any third-party booking platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.).
4️⃣ Integrate in Your Guestbook:
- Instead of manually adding booking links, use the
{{booking_links}}shortcode in your guide. - This will automatically display all the available booking options, ensuring guests always have a way to book with you.
💡 Example Usage:
If you provide direct booking links only, the system will generate a "Book Direct" button. However, if you include third-party platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, those options will also be displayed, catering to guests who prefer familiar platforms.
Encouraging direct bookings? You can customize your guidebook text to highlight discounts for booking directly, while still offering alternatives for guests who trust major platforms.
Boost Your Bookings with Google Search Visibility
Each property profile created through our system is indexed by Google, acting as a free marketing tool that enhances your search presence. Not only does this provide an additional source of traffic, but it also strengthens your site's SEO with valuable backlinks.
📢 More exposure = more bookings!
🔗 Example Public Property Profile:
View a Sample Property Profile
By integrating {{booking_links}}, you ensure that every potential guest landing on your profile has multiple, effortless ways to book—boosting both direct and platform-based reservations.
🎉 You’re all set! If you've already implemented {{booking_links}} with a direct booking link, that’s perfect! You're giving your property maximum exposure while keeping the booking experience easy for guests. 😊