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We’ve Started a Podcast!

I am very excited to announce Unlocked, a new podcast series that meets the serendipitous world of vacation rentals through innovative vacation rental professionals who have unlocked their own paths to

We’re Producing a Show!

I am very excited to share with you, A Sense of Place, a new kind of travel show designed to familiarize people with our great vacation rental movement. In the show, we'll meet destinations

The One Keyword Set We Must Rank For in Google

This guest post is by Conrad O'Connell of 91Digital, a digital marketing consultant with a focus on SEO, PPC, and email marketing. Conrad's post below is for anyone who wants to stay relevant in search

Choosing the Right VR Software…Decoded

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The following post was written by Terry Whyte of Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals, an owner and property manager in Florida and North Carolina. Like many of us, Terry decided to explore the world of VR

Unite Your Stakeholders

a few months ago
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Here's a great tip for any vacation rental business looking to build their brand, get to know their clients better, and have fun all at the same time. In this example, we did it to encourage progressive

Soon, Algorithms Will Select Your Best Featured Image (And Here’s How It Works)

This post is written by Wes Melton, Co-Founder and CTO of SmokyMountains.com. Wes' post is designed to help owners and managers understand the nuances of optimization and to encourage the larger corporations

How to Choose the Right Vacation Rental Software?

This post is written by Wes Melton, Co-Founder and CTO of SmokyMountains.com, the fastest growing property management firm in the Great Smoky Mountains region. Wes' post designed to help VR owners

Upselling Your Vacation Rental: From Burger to Combo Meal

a few months ago
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This post by Nancy McAleer of AMI Home Rental is designed to help independent owners and managers attract guests looking for more complete vacation packages while simultaneously

Creating “Long-Tail” Blog Posts Quickly in 4 Simple Steps

a few months ago
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This guest post is by Conrad O'Connell of 91Digital, a digital marketing consultant with a focus on SEO, PPC, and email marketing. Conrad's super complete post below reveals the "long tail" treasures

Pack for a Purpose

6 months ago
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What if every single one of your guests brought with them something that contributed to solving your community's biggest problems?School supplies, musical instruments, extra soccer cleats, soap...etc.As

Announcing: The World’s First Vacation Rental-Only Town [April Fools Joke]

***THIS IS AN APRIL FOOL'S JOKE EVERYBODY***Today is a massive day for me and every member of the vacation rental industry who has arduously participated in this journey.I am honored, thrilled, humbled

“If at first you don’t succeed….just give up!” Said no entrepreneur ever!

I'm working at my desk at 2:48am when my buddy Tina Upson over at LiveRez emails me a quote in real-time from Amsterdam where Simon Lehmann, the President of Phocuswright, is on stage speaking at VRMA