Are you ready to start a journey of renting out your space and becoming a host on Cocom? We understand that taking the first step in publishing your property can be difficult. That is why we are ready to help you! To make the process smoother for you, we've compiled a set of tips and tricks designed to guide new hosts or help the experienced ones who would like to boost their bookings. Be careful, you might experience a sudden booking storm after following these tips! We warned you!

1.       Add a Profile Picture.
An attractive picture will help catch attention of potential guests. It is the first visual they encounter that serves as an introduction to your space. The profile picture should grab the attention of the guests providing a glimpse of the features that your space offers. Ensure that the picture accurately represents your space in the most favorable light.

2.       Add good quality pictures.

Make sure the pictures of your space are of high quality and are taken in natural daylight as it can best represent the space. Take the pictures from different corners of the room with the camera facing towards the center. Good quality pictures are crucial as the guests will tend to choose spaces with the best visual representation.

3.       Enable Notifications.

Activate notifications to guarantee being alert and aware of newmessages and booking requests. This way, you will lower the chance of missing abooking request from a potential guest. Don’t let the chance to welcome newguests slip through your fingers due to overlooked messages or unattendedbooking requests.

4.       Respond quickly to messages and booking requests.

Try responding to the messages even if you need some time to confirmavailability.  Communication is key andit is crucial to inform guests that you have seen their message or bookingrequest, assuring them that you are currently in the process of verifyingavailability. It shows the guests that you are attentive and increases theirconfidence in booking with you.

5.       Leverage social media.

Share high-quality visuals or pictures of your space on Facebook orInstagram to broaden your reach. You can tag us, and we will repost it!

6.       Highlight unique features of your space.

Emphasize the unique aspects, such as expensive decor, breathtakingview, or convenient amenities in your description. You can also show theseunique features through captivating images as it will contribute to creating alasting impression of the guests who are looking for something unusual. It isalways better to stand out. Showcase what makes your space unique!

7.       Regularly check your app.

To stay on top of potential booking requests or messages from guests,it's important to regularly check your Cocom app.  It is always possible to miss a notification of a booking request or a message from a guest. That is why we advise you to check your app once in awhile to make sure you don’t miss any bookings and make the most out of the Cocom experience.

Following these tips should help you boost your bookings, increase your visibility, and make your space more attractive and recognizable on the app. Don't hesitate to incorporate these practices into your hosting routine. Starting now will enable you to secure bookings well in advance, setting the stage for a successful and rewarding hosting experience by the end of the year.

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