5 steps to optimize your event listing performance!
Step 1: Update bookable hours & upcoming availability
Operating hours - Your operating hours are the bookable hours guests can book your space. We strongly recommend having operating hours that include weekend availability. Peak times for event bookings are:
- Friday 5pm - 1pm
- Saturday 12pm - 10pm
- Sunday 1pm - 7pm
To view and edit your operating hours:
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Click on the “Calendar” tab at the top right of your navigation
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If you have more than one space, select the space as needed on the left side of your navigation
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Click on the “edit” next to “Operating Hours” at the bottom left of your navigation
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Edit each day of the week with the hours you are available for bookings.
Upcoming availability - up-to-date availability increases listing visibility, booking conversion, and prevents unnecessary declined bookings. Confirm your available dates by syncing an external calendar or manually blocking dates in your “Calendar” tab.
Step 2: Add more event listing photos
Photos are key to showcasing your space to guests and attracting them to book your space. We recommend having a minimum of 10 high-quality photos that showcase the:
- main space, with views from each angle
- kitchen/prep area
- seating area(s)
- outdoor area(s)
- parking options
- restrooms
- amenities included with the space such as tables, chairs, decor
- extra amenities, unique features, or activities for guests to enjoy
- photos of recent events that took place in the space
Tip: check out The Perfect Peerspace Listing recommendations for inspiration.
Step 3: Set up your Event FAQ
Guests booking event spaces are looking for key details relevant to their needs, such as food, alcohol, furniture, and event rules. With Event FAQ, you can easily highlight details about your space to attract more guests and avoid back-and-forth communication.
To add or edit your Event FAQ (web version)
- Click on the "Listings" tab at the top right of your navigation
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Click the “Edit” button next to “Events” for the listing you want to update
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Click the "Edit" button to the right of "Event FAQ”
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Here you can make updates to seven categories: Food & Beverage, Alcoholic Beverages, Furniture, Restrooms, AV & Music, Event activities, and Event rules
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Any information provided in the Event FAQ will be automatically saved and displayed on your event listing 🎉
You can also fill out the Event FAQ on the Peerspace App. Download the app on iOS or Android for easy listing updates and manage inquiries and bookings on the go!
Step 4: Create Add-ons
Customize the guest experience and earn more by using add-ons to charge for catering, security, speakers, staffing, equipment, and more.
Keep in mind that some add-ons, such as the sale of alcohol, may require proof of licensing from the host.
How it works:
- Select “Add-ons” from your navigation bar
- Select the relevant space
- Click "Add Item"
- Enter a title, description, and price
- Save the add-on
Step 5: Boost your booking conversion
If you receive an inquiry from a guest, you can use the invite-to-book feature to help seal the deal!
How to use the invite-to-book feature:
- Visit your Peerspace Inbox
- Open the thread with the guest you would like to send the invitation to.
- Click “invite-to-book” above the messages and enter the booking details.
- If no add-ons need to be applied, click through “Continue to Add-ons” to “Continue to review booking."
- Write a note to the guest detailing the changes and click “send”.
You can review, edit, or withdraw your invitation to book (before the guest accepts) by clicking “Review invitation to book details.”
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