Show them what you got: The importance of an excellent Airbnb Host Profile.
If your eyes are the windows to your soul, your Airbnb host profile is the window to your business. Taking the time to put together a strong Airbnb host profile signifies to potential guests that you’re a hardworking and detail oriented host that aims to please. Your Airbnb host profile lets you introduce yourself to potential guests in a way that helps them feel at ease. So what makes a good Airbnb host profile? Thankfully, the pros at Hosty can answer that for you. We’ve compiled a list of things that make Airbnb host profiles great.
Airbnb host profile considerations
Smile! Making the most of your Airbnb profile photo.
Think about how hard it was choosing your most recent Facebook profile photo. Consider the same debate when choosing your Airbnb profile photo because it’s that serious. A good profile photo can signal to a potential guest that you’re an open, welcoming and reliable host. Make sure your profile picture isn’t blurry or taken too close (no selfies, please). And make sure you smile! Airbnb is about community and approachability. Having a stiff or overly staged photo for your profile picture isn’t conveying the correct message either.
Be available.
Providing all of your contact information is a great start to an A+ Airbnb host profile. At the very least, provide an email address that you check often and a phone number for emergencies. Adding additional contact methods such as Whatsapp or Viber are ideal for international guests. The bottom line is that communication is the key and being available is essential. Hosty’s Airbnb property management software with powerful Central Inbox and AutoMessage features will help you to stay on top of Airbnb communication management.
Verify, verify, verify.
The Internet makes it possible for someone to be whomever they want. It sounds uplifting, but it actually can become a huge problem. Utilizing Airbnb’s verification system is an excellent way to provide a layer of confidence to your Airbnb host profile. Uploading a Government issued ID (like a driver’s license or passport) to your Airbnb account allows your guests to verify your identification. This extra protection goes a long way in making your guests feel at ease.
Tell your story:
Besides reviews, potential guests only have your bio information to learn about you as an Airbnb host. This is a critical aspect of your Airbnb host profile; make it shine! Be creative, welcoming, open, and most importantly, be yourself. After all, your Airbnb listings are an extension of you so taking time with your bio will be quite the benefit in the long run.
Your Airbnb host profile is the first impression that your guests will have of you and your listings. Make sure it’s a good one. Take the time and make it count. If you make your Airbnb host profile look awesome, the rest will just fall into place.
