Frequently Asked Questions: Listing Your Property on Go Directly
Listing your property on Go Directly is a straightforward process, allowing you to showcase your unique space to travelers seeking unforgettable stays. Here are some common questions hosts often have when uploading their properties:
1. What information do I need to provide when listing my property? When listing your property, you’ll need to provide essential details such as the property’s location, pricing ($), square footage (optional), number of bedrooms, bathrooms (optional), and whether pets are allowed. You can also specify check-in and check-out times, along with amenities like AC, pool, and hot tub (if applicable).
2. How do I set pricing and availability? You can set your pricing, including any cleaning fees (optional), using the Pricing and Availability Calendar. This calendar lets you adjust rates based on specific dates or durations, ensuring your property’s availability aligns with your preferences.
3. Can I provide direct booking links or connect to my property website? Absolutely! You can add a Property Website link or a Direct Booking Link to allow guests to learn more about your property or make direct reservations.
4. How can guests reach me for bookings or inquiries? You can provide contact information, including an email address and social media profiles like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (optional). This helps potential guests connect with you directly.
5. Are there any booking requirements I should know about? You can set various booking parameters, including minimum and maximum booking durations, minimum and maximum guests per booking, and booking windows. This gives you flexibility while ensuring a seamless booking experience for your guests.
6. Can I import or export booking information? Yes, you can use booking import and export URLs to streamline your booking process. You can manually accept new bookings or allow them to be accepted automatically.
7. What if my property has specific tags or keywords? You can add relevant tags to your listing, such as amusement park, beachfront, pet-friendly, and more. These tags help your property appear in relevant searches and attract guests looking for specific features.
8. How can I manage booking requests? You can choose to manually accept new bookings, giving you control over who stays at your property. This ensures that each guest aligns with your hosting criteria.
9. How do I promote my property on social media? You can provide your property’s social media profiles, such as Instagram and YouTube, so guests can get a visual glimpse of their potential stay.
10. What is the best size image to upload on Go Directly? Here are some general guidelines for image sizes on a Go Directly:
Thumbnail Images: Thumbnail images, often displayed in lists or grids, should ideally be around 150×150 pixels or similar proportions. This helps maintain a consistent layout and quick loading times.
Feature Images: For larger images that represent each listing, a size of around 800×600 pixels or 1200×800 pixels can work well. This strikes a balance between quality and loading speed.
Gallery Images: If your listings have image galleries, you can use images around 1200 pixels wide or slightly larger. Aim for consistent dimensions to keep the visual presentation tidy.
Optimize Images: Regardless of size, it’s important to optimize your images for the web. Compress images using tools like Adobe Photoshop, TinyPNG, or other apps designed for image optimization. This reduces file sizes without significantly sacrificing image quality.
File Format: Save images in standard formats like JPEG for photographs and PNG for images with transparency. Use JPEG for photographs to balance quality and file size, and PNG for images that require a transparent background.
Responsive Design: Go Directly supports responsive design, which means your images should look good on various devices and screen sizes. Test your images on different devices to ensure they display properly.
Retina Displays: Consider using higher resolution images (such as 2x the regular size) for listings if your target audience includes users with high-resolution displays like Retina screens. This ensures your images remain sharp on these devices.
Listing your property on Go Directly is a fantastic opportunity to connect with travelers directly and showcase your hosting expertise. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance!
