5 must-do steps to help kickstart your hosting success!
Step 1: Download the App
Top booked hosts respond to new contacts within 2 hours on average. Respond quickly to guests on-the-go by downloading the app on IOS or Android.
Get immediate push notifications for incoming inquiries and requests.
Send messages and manage bookings right from your phone.
Step 2: Update booking availability
Most bookings occur within a month of the initial inquiry date. Maintaining an accurate booking calendar is essential to for a seamless booking experience.
For automatic calendar updates, sync an external calendar.
You can also block out specific dates and times.
Ensure your operating hours reflect accurate bookable hours.
Step 3: Customize your pricing
Transparent and competitive pricing is key to acquiring your first booking! Take advantage of our custom pricing features to ensure pricing if reflected accurately on your listing:
Attendee Pricing: Charge more per hour based on the number of guests attending.
Go to your "Listings" tab.
Select “Edit” next to the listing of your choice (productions, events, meetings).
Select “Edit” to the right of the section titled "Pricing."
Scroll down to the section titled "Attendee Pricing" and click “Edit”.
Input the attendee range and rate details. Note: The rate provided adds to your hourly base price.
Click “Save”.
Calendar Pricing: Set rates for specific days of the week and times of the day.
Go to your "Listings" tab.
Select “Edit” next to the listing of your choice (productions, events, meetings).
Select “Edit” to the right of the section titled "Pricing.”
Select "Add Calendar Rate".
Add the name and rate details.
Select the days and times this rate should apply.
Click “Save”.
Add-ons: Customize the guest experience and upsell bookings by offering add-ons for food, beverage, equipment, services and more. You can price each add on per person, per hour, per item, or a flat rate fee. You can also add tax and gratuity.
Select “Add-ons” from your navigation bar
Select the relevant space
Click "Add Item"
Enter a title, description, and price details. We recommend adding a photo!
Save the add-on
Step 4: Curate your listing photos and videos
Top booked listings have 20+ photos and videos showcasing their space from every angle as well as highlighting past bookings. Remember, only include photos of spaces that are included with the booking price listed to avoid missed expectations.
Meeting Listing: Include photos that specifically showcase the space as a meeting, conference, or workshop space.
Production Listing: Include wide-angle photos that showcase the space from every corner along with any lighting/backdrop/equipment included in the booking. Don't forget to complete your Production FAQ as well!
Event Listing: Include a variety of photos that showcase the space as a blank canvas and photos that show an event set up with tables and chairs. Include photos that showcase any features and additional areas that are included such as a creative backdrop and accessible restrooms. Don't forget to complete your Event FAQ as well!
Cover Photo: Choose the best photo of the space as the cover photo since this is what guests see when searching for a space.
Photo Order: Showcase a variety of angles and rooms in your first five photos as they display as a gallery when a guest clicks on your listing.
Step 5: Enable Instant Book (recommended)
Hosts with instant book get double the bookings and have a higher rank in search. This feature allows guests to automatically book your space (so long as the event start time is at least 24 hours away). Learn more about instant book guidelines
How to enable Instant Book:
In your listings tab click “Edit” next to your booking type (productions, events, meetings).
Click “Edit” next to instant book and toggle the instant book feature to ON.
Additional Recommendations
Have an active event listing? Complete the New Event Listing Checklist.
Need help pricing your listing? Check out pricing strategies.
Learn more about host performance metrics.