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Your online listing
Learn more about creating a successful listing with these best practices.
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2 videos
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Understanding how service fees impact your listing price
We’re making it easier for you to find out exactly what your guests will pay.
Updated Dec 14, 2020
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3 min read
What do service fees pay for?
Get the details about how fees help support your hosting business.
Updated Dec 3, 2020
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3 min read
How you get paid for hosting
Here’s everything you need to know about how host payout works.
Updated Dec 3, 2020
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2 min read
How to host on your terms
Control how you host by adjusting your settings and explaining house rules.
Updated Nov 10, 2020
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5 min read
How to craft your story
Superhosts Tereasa and David share their favorite storytelling strategies.
Updated Nov 5, 2020
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8 min read
House Manual: Help guests get comfortable in your space
Save time and provide important info with pre-written instructions.
Updated Oct 15, 2020
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3 min read
Select and edit photos for your listing
Find out how to choose the best images and edit them on your phone.
Updated Sep 28, 2020
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5 min read
A guide to photographing accessibility features
Showcase your space’s accessibility with these tips.
Updated Sep 22, 2020
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4 min read
The essentials: Set up a stellar listing
Create your listing, set up your calendar, and name your price.
Updated Aug 27, 2020
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9 min read
Beginner’s guide to writing a listing
An honest and detailed listing helps guests envision themselves in your space.
Updated Aug 21, 2020
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8 min read
Create a guidebook to share your local tips
Help guests get to know your area with a custom travel guide.
Updated Aug 21, 2020
·
2 min read
Set a price strategy
Get more bookings and increase your earnings with the right price.
Updated Aug 21, 2020
·
4 min read
Mastering your calendar and booking settings
Set your availability, and get the bookings you want.
Updated Aug 20, 2020
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4 min read
Prepare your space for a smartphone photo shoot
Learn how to set up every room with this tutorial for taking new listing photos.
Updated Jul 2, 2020
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4 min read
Take quality photos on your smartphone
Here’s how to adjust your camera settings, compose a photo, and curate a story.
Updated Jul 2, 2020
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7 min read
Airbnb Answers: Tips for getting more bookings
Guests care about photos—here’s how to improve yours.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
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2 min read
Airbnb Answers: Pricing suggestions
Learn more about Smart Pricing and upcoming improvements.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
5 min read
Airbnb Answers: Pricing tools that drive host success
Learn how to set custom pricing for weekends, holidays, and more.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
3 min read
10 ways to earn more during peak season
It’s never too early to create a hosting strategy for your high season.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
5 min read
10 ways to make the most of holiday hosting
From setting your price to adding festive touches, here are our top tips.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
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4 min read
How Airbnb search works
Find out which factors impact search and how to boost your ranking.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
3 min read
Control when you host
Take advantage of Airbnb’s flexibility to host whenever you like.
Updated Mar 3, 2020
·
2 min video
Your space, your rules
House Rules help set guest expectations to ensure a great experience for all.
Updated Mar 3, 2020
·
2 min video
Take great listing photos with your phone
From staging to editing, your smartphone can do more than you think.
Updated Mar 3, 2020
·
3 min read
Hosting private rooms: Top tips and benefits
Learn how to share your space, from setting rules to creating memorable stays.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
6 min read
Using Airbnb's saved messages to save time
Create saved messages for everything from a warm welcome to driving directions.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
5 min read
Adjusting your settings to meet local demand
Paying close attention to travel trends can increase your earnings.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Upgrade your listing photos
Two pro photographers share five ways to make your Airbnb listing stand out.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
7 min read
Making your home a social media star
Learn how a social media presence can help you get more bookings.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
8 min read
The essentials: Improve your Airbnb listing as you go
From upgrading your photos to adding amenities, these updates can make an impact.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Make the most of House Rules
Protect your home, and create a better guest experience.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
How to choose the right cancellation policy for you
Find what works best for your space and hosting style.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Adding extra fees for cleaning, extra guests, and more
Adopt a savvy pricing strategy to cover the cost of cleaning and other expenses.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Is Instant Book right for you?
Should you use Instant Book or booking requests? Airbnb hosts weigh in.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Understanding how service fees impact your listing price
We’re making it easier for you to find out exactly what your guests will pay.
Updated Dec 14, 2020
·
3 min read
What do service fees pay for?
Get the details about how fees help support your hosting business.
Updated Dec 3, 2020
·
3 min read
How you get paid for hosting
Here’s everything you need to know about how host payout works.
Updated Dec 3, 2020
·
2 min read
How to host on your terms
Control how you host by adjusting your settings and explaining house rules.
Updated Nov 10, 2020
·
5 min read
How to craft your story
Superhosts Tereasa and David share their favorite storytelling strategies.
Updated Nov 5, 2020
·
8 min read
House Manual: Help guests get comfortable in your space
Save time and provide important info with pre-written instructions.
Updated Oct 15, 2020
·
3 min read
Select and edit photos for your listing
Find out how to choose the best images and edit them on your phone.
Updated Sep 28, 2020
·
5 min read
A guide to photographing accessibility features
Showcase your space’s accessibility with these tips.
Updated Sep 22, 2020
·
4 min read
The essentials: Set up a stellar listing
Create your listing, set up your calendar, and name your price.
Updated Aug 27, 2020
·
9 min read
Beginner’s guide to writing a listing
An honest and detailed listing helps guests envision themselves in your space.
Updated Aug 21, 2020
·
8 min read
Create a guidebook to share your local tips
Help guests get to know your area with a custom travel guide.
Updated Aug 21, 2020
·
2 min read
Set a price strategy
Get more bookings and increase your earnings with the right price.
Updated Aug 21, 2020
·
4 min read
Mastering your calendar and booking settings
Set your availability, and get the bookings you want.
Updated Aug 20, 2020
·
4 min read
Prepare your space for a smartphone photo shoot
Learn how to set up every room with this tutorial for taking new listing photos.
Updated Jul 2, 2020
·
4 min read
Take quality photos on your smartphone
Here’s how to adjust your camera settings, compose a photo, and curate a story.
Updated Jul 2, 2020
·
7 min read
Airbnb Answers: Tips for getting more bookings
Guests care about photos—here’s how to improve yours.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
2 min read
Airbnb Answers: Pricing suggestions
Learn more about Smart Pricing and upcoming improvements.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
5 min read
Airbnb Answers: Pricing tools that drive host success
Learn how to set custom pricing for weekends, holidays, and more.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
3 min read
10 ways to earn more during peak season
It’s never too early to create a hosting strategy for your high season.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
5 min read
10 ways to make the most of holiday hosting
From setting your price to adding festive touches, here are our top tips.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
4 min read
How Airbnb search works
Find out which factors impact search and how to boost your ranking.
Updated Mar 5, 2020
·
3 min read
Control when you host
Take advantage of Airbnb’s flexibility to host whenever you like.
Updated Mar 3, 2020
·
2 min video
Your space, your rules
House Rules help set guest expectations to ensure a great experience for all.
Updated Mar 3, 2020
·
2 min video
Take great listing photos with your phone
From staging to editing, your smartphone can do more than you think.
Updated Mar 3, 2020
·
3 min read
Hosting private rooms: Top tips and benefits
Learn how to share your space, from setting rules to creating memorable stays.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
6 min read
Using Airbnb's saved messages to save time
Create saved messages for everything from a warm welcome to driving directions.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
5 min read
Adjusting your settings to meet local demand
Paying close attention to travel trends can increase your earnings.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Upgrade your listing photos
Two pro photographers share five ways to make your Airbnb listing stand out.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
7 min read
Making your home a social media star
Learn how a social media presence can help you get more bookings.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
8 min read
The essentials: Improve your Airbnb listing as you go
From upgrading your photos to adding amenities, these updates can make an impact.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Make the most of House Rules
Protect your home, and create a better guest experience.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
How to choose the right cancellation policy for you
Find what works best for your space and hosting style.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Adding extra fees for cleaning, extra guests, and more
Adopt a savvy pricing strategy to cover the cost of cleaning and other expenses.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
Is Instant Book right for you?
Should you use Instant Book or booking requests? Airbnb hosts weigh in.
Updated Nov 20, 2019
·
3 min read
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Cleanliness
Setup & amenities
Design & decor
Accessibility
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Fighting discrimination
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Professional hosting
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