Everyone needs an SEO refresher course now and then. Getting your optimization ducks in a row prior to summer high season is a fine idea ... and the "professors" of Bluetent…
Authenticity matters! Authenticity is what makes your brand stand out to potential travelers. By turning past guests into online influencers, you can enlist important cheerleaders for your brand and listings.…
What is World Compliment Day? Compliment Day was originated in the Netherlands in the early 2000s by Hans Poortvliet. The success of Compliment Day in his home country made him…
We know that keeping a blog for your vacation rental business can seem tedious. Maybe you think you don’t have the time to commit keeping it updated? Or are unsure of its return on investment? Whatever your reason might be, we’re here…
Ned Lucks, Chief Technology Officer at Bluetent, likes to say, “If you’re not on the first page of the internet, you’re not on the internet.” He’s right. With modern travelers…
Sorting out all of the elements that make up a successful digital marketing plan can seem pretty overwhelming. To shed some light on this complicated subject, it might help if we compare crafting a digital marketing plan to…
You've probably heard the latest trendy term in vacation rental industry: flexcation. With the ability to work and learn remotely, many travelers and their families are opting to combine work and play by traveling when they would…
If you build it, they will come. That strategy might work in some arenas, but not when it comes to the success of a direct booking website. Your website is…
For June's Inside the Tent webinar series, we invited vacation rental professionals to take a peek inside the tent and experience just one of the many perks of being a…
Things are looking up! Our data shows an increase in bookings per day and while not every market is fully open yet, it’s only a matter of time. Now more than ever, it’s important to prepare your business for…