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How to get more Google reviews for your vacation rental
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Tips6 min readJun 5, 2026

How to get more Google reviews for your vacation rental

Google reviews are the fastest way to earn trust online. 7 practical ways to get more reviews for your vacation rental — without spending a euro.

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How much does Booking.com really cost you per year?
Marketing

How much does Booking.com really cost you per year?

Work out what Booking.com commissions really cost you each year — and how a direct booking website helps you keep more of it.

5 min
5 mistakes Greek vacation rentals make online
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5 mistakes Greek vacation rentals make online

The five most common online mistakes costing Greek vacation rental owners bookings and revenue — and how to fix each one.

4 min
How to get your vacation rental on Google (beginner SEO guide)
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How to get your vacation rental on Google (beginner SEO guide)

A step-by-step SEO guide for vacation rental owners who want to show up when travelers search Google — no jargon, no marketing degree required.

5 min

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Google Ads vs SEO: which does your vacation rental need?
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Google Ads vs SEO: which does your vacation rental need?

Google Ads or SEO for your vacation rental? When to use each, what to budget, and how to combine them for steady direct bookings.

4 min
How much does a vacation rental website cost in 2026?
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How much does a vacation rental website cost in 2026?

A practical cost breakdown: DIY builders, freelancers, and agencies — plus how the price compares to what you already pay in OTA commissions.

6 min
What a bad website really costs your vacation rental
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What a bad website really costs your vacation rental

A slow, outdated, or broken website isn't just annoying. It's costing you money every single day. Let's do the math.

7 min
How to leave Booking.com: a 2026 guide for hosts
Marketing

How to leave Booking.com: a 2026 guide for hosts

A step-by-step plan to reduce your dependence on Booking.com and win more direct bookings for your vacation rental.

5 min
Google Business Profile for vacation rentals: full setup guide
SEO

Google Business Profile for vacation rentals: full setup guide

A step-by-step guide to setting up and optimizing the Google Business Profile for your vacation rental — so guests find you on Google and Maps.

6 min
Direct bookings: what they are and why you need them
Marketing

Direct bookings: what they are and why you need them

What direct bookings are, why they can save you thousands of euros a year, and how to start winning them for your rental.

5 min
The complete guide to direct bookings in 2026
Strategy

The complete guide to direct bookings in 2026

Website, SEO, Google Business Profile, reviews, email, booking engine, payments, KPIs — everything a Greek vacation rental needs to escape OTA commissions.

20 min
Airbnb vs your own website: which one pays off?
Marketing

Airbnb vs your own website: which one pays off?

Airbnb vs your own website, compared honestly: fees, control, branding, and which channel actually pays off for your vacation rental.

7 min
Vacation rental photography: the guide to more bookings in 2026
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Vacation rental photography: the guide to more bookings in 2026

Photos are the #1 filter before anyone books. A practical guide to better shots, the right order, and more clicks on Booking.com and Airbnb.

6 min
Instagram for vacation rentals: a strategy that drives direct bookings
Marketing

Instagram for vacation rentals: a strategy that drives direct bookings

How to use Instagram to move your vacation rental beyond Booking.com and take reservations directly. A practical guide — no theory, no fluff.

5 min
Dynamic pricing for vacation rentals: raise rates without losing bookings
Marketing

Dynamic pricing for vacation rentals: raise rates without losing bookings

One fixed rate all year is money left on the table. Here's how to raise and lower your prices based on demand, season, and competition.

5 min
TripAdvisor for vacation rentals: how to rank higher
SEO

TripAdvisor for vacation rentals: how to rank higher

TripAdvisor is still the #1 review platform for European and American travelers. Here is how its ranking algorithm works — and how to climb it.

6 min
Email marketing for vacation rentals: bring past guests back
Marketing

Email marketing for vacation rentals: bring past guests back

The most underrated channel for direct bookings. How to build an email list, what to send, and how to turn past guests into repeat guests.

6 min
Guest communication: 12 ready-to-use templates that save hours
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Guest communication: 12 ready-to-use templates that save hours

Great guest communication earns more reviews, prevents problems, and builds loyalty. 12 templates you can start using today.

8 min
Off-season strategy: how to get bookings in Greece year-round
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Off-season strategy: how to get bookings in Greece year-round

Low season is an opportunity, not a sentence. How to target digital nomads, remote workers, and shoulder-season travelers who love Greece in November.

6 min
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