Custom Direct Booking Site vs Page Builders
Sat Apr 06 2024
Discover the benefits of having a custom direct booking website and why it trumps standard page builders for your business's online success.
Empower your property with a Direct Booking Website
Stop depending on sites like Air BNB or VRBO for short-term rental listings. Enhance guest satisfaction, get repeat stays, and eliminate all commission fees by having guests book directly with you.
While online travel authorities can boost your property's exposure, you should also consider developing your own direct booking website. This can help you build a personalized online presence, and enhance the reservation process for your guests, making it easier for them to book their stay directly with you.
A customized website for your vacation rental home acts as your unique digital storefront, enhancing guest experience and brand visibility. By enabling direct bookings, you attract guests who prefer booking directly, avoiding commission fees. Having your own website that optimizes functionality and aesthetic appeal will set your property apart in the competitive market.
OTA Obstacles
Have you encountered any of these challenges?
Relying on OTA's and their unpredictable algorithms
High commission fees that eat into your profits
No control over your company branding
Struggling to standout in a crowded rental market
Solution: Invest in a Direct Booking Website
Solution: Invest in a Direct Booking Website
Here at Fonts & Footers, we build personalized direct booking sites designed to enhance your guests online booking experience. As experts, we ensure tailored solutions to maximize your property's potential. By choosing us, you gain a direct connection with guests, fostering trust and boosting bookings, unlocking the full potential of your vacation/STR business.
Our direct booking websites include:
Booking Engine
Implement a user-friendly booking system that allows guests to check availability, select dates, and make reservations directly on your site.
Guest Reviews
Showcase positive reviews and testimonials from previous guests to build trust and credibility. Visitors will only be able to review once they've booked a stay on your property.
Admin Panel
Your admin panel will allow you to create, update, and delete listings on your personalized booking websites. View the number of bookings, and make any updates as needed.
Payment Processing
We use Stripe payment processing so that you'll be able to secure online transactions, integrating a trusted payment gateway for businesses to accept credit card payments.
Our Features
Having certain expected features on your direct booking site is crucial for ensuring a positive user experience and maximizing conversions. Meeting these expectations not only enhances customer satisfaction but also establishes credibility and fosters repeat business.
Benefits of having your own Direct Booking Website
Lower Fees
OTA's charge hosts various fees, including service fees, host fees, and payment processing fees. These can significantly eat into your profits. With your own website, you can avoid or minimize these fees.
Greater Control
When you have your own website, you have full control over your property listings, pricing, and booking policies. You can set your own rules and policies without being subject to the platforms' terms and conditions.
No Competing Listings
On third-party platforms, your property is often listed alongside numerous competing properties, making it harder to stand out. On your website, you can focus solely on your property, giving it the undivided attention it deserves.
1. Initial Consultation
We arrange a Zoom meeting to discuss your business needs, gather information, and send a tailored service contract afterward.
2. Onboarding
Once the Contract is signed and returned, you gain access to the client dashboard. Here, you complete a detailed questionnaire to inform our copywriting process.
3. Design & Development
Once your website meets approval, we'll deploy your booking application globally and provide a brief training session on using the dashboard.
4. Deployment and Going Live
Once your website meets approval, we'll deploy your booking application globally and provide a brief training session on using the dashboard.
Our Simple 4-step process
These are the steps we take to build your site. We keep you in the loop 100% of the way.
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Pricing - Based on how many proprties you have
Subscription based pricing. No contracts. Pause or cancel whenever you’d like.
Basic
1 to 5 Properties- 5 page website
- Hosting
- SEO
Ideal for individual owners with 1 to 5 properties who are looking to get started.
$175 / monthAdvanced
6 to 10 properties- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Analytics and Reporting
- Dynamic Pricing Engine
For growing businesses with 6 to 10 properties that need additional features.
$250 / MonthEnterprise
11 or more Properties- Everything in Advanced, plus:
- Geographical Expansion
- Enterprise-Level Scalability
For large-scale organizations with at least 11 or more properties.
$350 / MonthRecent Projects
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Live SiteReviews
Read What Our Clients Have to Say About Their Journey with Us. We use the latest technologies and tools to ensure that our solutions are scalable, efficient, and secure. Our team follows agile methodologies to deliver projects on time and on budget.
”Fonts & Footers transformed our vacation rental business! Their direct booking website is sleek, user-friendly, and has significantly increased our bookings.”
Jason W.Gilbert, AZ
”Working with Fonts & Footers was a game-changer for us. Their expertise in creating direct booking websites helped streamline our rental process and boost our revenue.”
Linda R.Mesa, AZ
”Impressed with the results! Fonts & Footers designed a custom booking platform that perfectly showcases our properties and has made managing bookings a breeze.”
Michael S.Chandler, AZ
”Fonts & Footers exceeded our expectations with our new direct booking website. It's professional, easy to navigate, and has improved our guests' booking experience.”
Daniel P.Brooklyn, NY
”Highly recommend Fonts & Footers for anyone in the vacation rental industry. Their direct booking websites are top-notch, and the support team is fantastic.”
Kirk U.Queens, NY
”Thanks to Fonts & Footers, we now have a modern, efficient direct booking website. Our guests love the seamless booking process, and so do we!”
Reggie R.Houston, Tx
”Fonts & Footers took our online presence to the next level. Our direct booking website is visually stunning and has helped us attract more guests than ever.”
Indar R.Los Angeles, CA
”Great experience working with Fonts & Footers. They tailored our direct booking website to our specific needs, and the results have been phenomenal.”
Lawrence S.Portland, Or
”Fonts & Footers' direct booking solution has simplified our business operations. It's user-friendly for both us and our guests, resulting in increased bookings.”
Jared U.Trenton, NJ
”Impressive work from Fonts & Footers. Our new direct booking website is generating more leads and conversions, making our rental business more profitable.”
William S.Sacramento, CA
”Fonts & Footers delivered exactly what we needed for our vacation rental business. Our direct booking website is professional, efficient, and has boosted our online presence.”
Chris N.Las Vegas, NV
Frequently asked questions
Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers below. If you don't see your questions here, call us any time.
Why should I have my own website instead of relying on listing platforms like Airbnb?
This allows you to have more control over your property, lower fees, and personalized branding. You have direct communication with guests and can build a loyal customer base.
How do guests make reservations on a website that allows direct bookings?
Guests can browse your property, view details, and make reservations directly through your website. You have the flexibility to set your own booking policies and payment processes.
What customizable features do you offer?
You can customize the website design, branding elements, property details, pricing, and policies. We offer flexibility to tailor the platform to your unique needs.
Will it be easy for guests to find my website?
We implement SEO strategies to improve the visibility of your website on search engines. Additionally, we can assist with marketing strategies to drive traffic to your platform.
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