Optimize YOUR Bnb: The Definitive Guide to Ranking #1 in Airbnb Search by a Prior Employee

by Daniel Vroman Rusteen

Overview

The highest-rated and most-reviewed book for short-term rental hosts 5 years in a row!

All-in-one guide for short-term rental hosts written by a former Airbnb employee, Superhost, guest of 2,000 nights, real estate investor, and property manager. Master your pricing, earn more 5-star reviews, more views, and higher occupancy.

Trouble deciding which book to buy? To ensure this book is the most comprehensive, Daniel read 13 of the top Airbnb books on the market.

Always AD-FREE on my YouTube Channel and Instagram account under the name "Optimize My Airbnb".

You will learn how to:

Effectively price your vacation rental (start with base and minimum price then set customizations)

Optimize the 3 most important sections of your Airbnb listing bringing you to the top 80% of your market

Strategies to appear as high as possible in the Airbnb search

Automate 80%+ of your Airbnb while achieving a review rate of 90%+

Interior design without paying professionals

Successfully navigate the Airbnb slow season

Identify problem Airbnb guests before they book

Danny lives daily what he teaches. In 2021 he purchased a vacation rental and QUADRUPLED the revenue from the prior owner. This is not a gimmick. Danny is the best in the world and will maximize your Airbnb investment. In 2023, Rusteen published "Profitable Properties" with additional insight.

Here's what some prior readers have said publicly:

"You'll easily make your money back about 1000x over." - Amazon review

"I tried a few blogs but most stated things I already knew. I found this book and figured that if I learned just one trick, I would make my money back in just one rental. Well, I found TONS! Seriously, there were so many things in this book that I had not thought of." - Amazon review

"The listing you optimized appeared to be easier to read, was more approachable, and ranked higher as a result." - Customer of OptimizeMyBnb.com paraphrasing what Airbnb told him as it related to one of his listings using the strategies outlined in the book

"I am an Airbnb expert...then I found you...you are the top!" - Blog comment on OptimizeMyBnb.com

"Danny - You might be a magician. I made a bunch of your suggested updates to the listing and I've had $660 in bookings (only 2 nights!) in the last 24 hours." - Prior customer of OptimizeMyBnb.com

"If you don't read this book, there will be a lot that you don't know that you don't know." - Symon He, foreword 'Optimize YOUR Bnb'

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999715505
Publisher:	Optimizemybnb.com LLC
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Pages:	262
Sales rank:	193,659
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Reader Bonus...vii

Hyperlinks...viii

Disclaimer...ix

Foreword by Symon He...xiii

Introduction...1

About the Author...4

Airbnb Explained in 120 Words...10

About Airbnb, an Insider’s Perspective...11

PART I: YOUR ONLINE AIRBNB LISTING

Chapter 1: Snappy, Catchy, + Thorough: Your Airbnb Listings Mantra...19

Chapter 2: Use Your Phone to Take Better Photos...22

Chapter 3: 5 Photo Tips For More Reservations...34

Chapter 4: Mastering the Title...40

Chapter 5: Mastering the Text...48

Chapter 6: 17 Unconventional Ways to Increase Your Search Rank...52

Chapter 7: Pro Tip: 3 Pros + 2 Cons...59

Chapter 8: Pricing Hack for More Views...62

Chapter 9: Let’s Talk About Revenue Management...66

Chapter 10: Why You Should Respond To Guest Reviews + How...70

Chapter 11: How To Re-Optimize Your Listing...73

PART II: YOUR OFFLINE HOSTING STYLE

Chapter 12: 5 Tips to 5-Star Reviews...79

Chapter 13: Superhost Checklist...84

Chapter 14: Interior Design Tips...93

Chapter 15: Turning Your Space into a Pet-Friendly Listing...97

Chapter 16: Make Your Airbnb Event Ready...100

Chapter 17: Cleaning Team Checklist...105

PART III: YOUR ONLINE HOSTING STYLE

Chapter 18: Optimizing + Automating Your Messages...113

Chapter 19: Calendar Strategy New Listings...121

Chapter 20: Improve Your Airbnb Pro le For More Guests...124

Chapter 21: How To Complete 100% of Your Host Profile...127

Chapter 22: What To Do When A Guest Asks To Book Offline...133

Chapter 23: Why You Should Only List on One Vacation Rental Platform...137

PART IV: COMPANY + BOOK REVIEWS

Chapter 24: Smartbnb Review + Guide, Message Automation...145

Chapter 25: PriceLabs, Smart Pricing Tool...151

Chapter 26: Payfully, Payment Advancement...161

Chapter 27: Hostfully Review, Electronic Guidebook...164

Chapter 28: NoiseAware + Party Squasher Review, Noise Monitoring...169

Chapter 29: Book Reviews...174

PART V: BONUS CONTENT

Chapter 30: How to Put Your Airbnb on Autopilot...179

Chapter 31: 17 Ways to Improve your Hosting...185

Chapter 32: How to Identify Problem Guests Before They Book...190

Chapter 33: How to Write a Proper Review...198

Chapter 34: Slow Season Strategies...201

Chapter 35: Creating Additional Revenue Streams...207

Chapter 36: How Safe Is Airbnb?...210

Chapter 37: Airbnb Host Insurance Information...215

Chapter 38: Q+A with Darren Pettyjohn of Proper...221

Chapter 39: Five Ways to Contact Airbnb...227

Chapter 40: Useful Airbnb Links...230

Final Notes...234

Editorial Reviews

"Daniel Rusteen's authoritative book is as comprehensive as it is enjoyable to read. I have never seen so much valuable, actionable advice in one place for an Airbnb host. Highly recommended!" - Chip Conley

“The listing you optimized appeared to be easier to read, was more approachable, and ranked higher as a result.” - Customer of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com paraphrasing what Airbnb told him as it related to one of his listings using the strategies outlined in the book

“I am an Airbnb expert…then I found you…you are the top!” - Blog comment on OptimizeMyAirbnb.com

“Danny – You might be a magician. I made a bunch of your suggested updates to the listing and I’ve had $660 in bookings (only 2 nights!) in the last 24 hours.” - Prior customer of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com

“If you don’t read this book, there will be a lot that you don’t know that you don’t know.” - Symon He, foreword Optimize YOUR Airbnb

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