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Titles, descriptions, keywords and internal linking — SEO basics for a direct booking website.
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On an OTA, Airbnb or Booking bring the traffic. With direct booking, your site must rank when travellers search “vacation rental + your town”.
Good SEO does not replace promotion (Airbnb bio link, Google Business, social) but compounds those channels over time.
Under Customization → SEO, set a clear title (town + property type), a compelling meta description and focused keywords (area, amenities, capacity).
Use the “Search preview” block: the hero title feeds your title tag automatically unless you override the SEO field.
Your Hostiv site is a rich single page: host intro, spaces, neighbourhood, rates, amenities, reviews. Each section is a chance for natural phrases (“near Versailles”, “fibre wifi”, “sleeps 6”).
The internal nav menu helps Google understand structure — and helps guests jump to rates or reviews.
Link your site from Google Business, social profiles and email signatures. Quality inbound links build trust with Google.
Encourage guest reviews: the testimonials section enriches your page and reassures at booking time.
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