Self-Catering Resources
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Tips for boosting your midweek bookings
27th May 2015We’re often asked for tips on how to boost bookings and, in particular, midweek bookings. There are various simple things you can do (all of…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Tips for creating a winning property listing
30th April 2015How do you make your property listing rank above your competition on the big accommodation sites (aka distribution channels such as Booking.com, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, HolidayLettings)? What do these channels measure…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Is your website mobile-friendly?
24th April 2015Earlier this year, Google announced that it was planning to adapt its algorithms in favour of mobile-friendly websites. This means that if your website’s not optimised for use on a…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Innovative upselling is the key to profitable self-catering
30th March 2015From dogs to hot tubs and semi-nude butlers, some self-caterers offer a riot of extras to tempt guests and maximise their profits – and SuperControl is on a crusade to get…
Booking behaviour, Self-Catering Resources
92% of guests expect to be able to “Book now”
25th March 2015According to a recent HomeAway survey, which was discussed at the Vacation Rental Managers Association conference in Dublin last month, 92% of travellers expect a “Book now” button when they’re…
Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
Visa debit card changes: what you need to know
6th March 2015New changes came into effect this month that affect the way card processors are charged by Visa for UK debit cards, which means your transaction costs could potentially increase. Previously,…
Booking behaviour, Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
How are your bookings shaping up so far this year?
24th February 2015Booking numbers may well have been record-breaking in January, but have there been any major trends in guest booking patterns so far this year? We have examined the bookings made…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Be UpFront with Reviews
19th February 2015In an ideal world, as soon as each guest returns home, the first thing they would do is submit a positive review about their stay. The power of a first-hand…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Tips to help you improve your website’s ranking
16th February 2015Your website is your main marketing tool but how do you make it stand out from the crowd? Without getting too technical, we’ve come up with a few hints and…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Help for those who don’t yet accept online payments
30th January 2015Online payment processors provide your guests with the security of paying by card and the means of paying for their booking straight away, at a time that suits them. No…
Booking behaviour, Self-Catering Resources
January’s been a record-breaker
28th January 2015Property owners and managers, We hardly need to tell you that January is traditionally a busy month for bookings and this January has surpassed even our greatest expectations. Here’s why:…
Booking behaviour, Industry forecasts, Self-Catering Resources
What’s in store for self-caterers in Q1?
25th January 2015We hope you’ve been riding the crest of the bookings wave that has been keeping us on our toes this month (11 January was a record-breaking day for us with…
Booking behaviour, Self-Catering Resources
The bottom line on bookings
26th November 2014At the time of writing, the total bookings taken through SuperControl this year had just smashed the £300m barrier. Well done folks! This is already way ahead of last year’s…
