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Back to Basics
Well done, you’ve made it to the end of the busy summer season. Take a breath but then start planning for next year. Guests are already thinking ahead to next year’s holidays so you must too. If you...
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Reduce your commission bill with promo codes
On the phones we hear the pain many accommodation owners feel when they get the monthly commission bill from their OTAs. Particularly annoying is finding repeat or regular customers who somehow end up...
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Promo Codes upgraded for more direct bookings
Promo Codes for Direct Bookings Thousands of properties have already benefited from freetobook’s promo codes so we have made them even better. You can set up as many promo codes as you like to target...
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Spread your booking sources
Big sources of bookings Increasing direct bookings is the priority and we certainly help thousands of businesses grow theirs. The next priority is to ensure you have a good mix of other booking sources...
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3 Ways to Boost Direct Bookings
Book Direct Direct bookings save commission and are much less likely to cancel. The more direct bookings you get the more money and time you are saving. 1) Make sure you offer the best deal. Research...
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Increase Bookings by Making your Website more Personal
Imagine you’re a looking for somewhere to stay and you stumble upon your website. What do you see? Evaluate, how your website looks, what feelings do the descriptions create, what are the colours...
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5 Ways to make your website user-friendly
User friendly websites We are always trying to help our customers increase their direct bookings. Although there is not one simple answer to achieving that (i.e. social media marketing works for some...
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Group website at zero commission
Get a Together group for direct bookings grow your direct bookings Here at freetobook we are continually looking to make it easier for small independent accommodation owners to thrive. One message we...
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3 Ways to Power Direct Bookings
1. Show the benefits of booking directly Why should I book directly ? Answer this question in your customer’s mind and you will increase your direct bookings. Use some subtle “book direct” images and...
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3 Things to learn from Hilton CEO
High levels of cancellation, high commissions from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and competition from Airbnb are big issues that a giant chain like Hilton have in common with independent owners. In a...
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