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Create top photos to sell your holiday rental
6th June 2019A few weeks ago we welcomed Russell Hogg from ACT Studios to SuperControl HQ in south-west Scotland. Emma had some questions, and Russell shared some seriously savvy photography tips to help you showcase your holiday rental and make your self-catering website stand out. Now we're sharing them with you.
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Which OTA is right for you? Your Booking.com questions answered
30th April 2019There are lots of OTAs to choose from; we talk to Sally Wickens at Booking.com to discover why holiday rental owners choose them.
Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
How accessible is your self-catering accommodation?
5th October 2018According to the Papworth Trust1 an estimated 1.9 million households in the United Kingdom require some adaptations to improve accessibility. Between 2009 and 2013 this number increased by 12.4%. Accessibility…
Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
How to get more bookings from the channels you advertise on
17th November 2017If the channels you advertise on aren't getting you more bookings, don't despair. Just a few little tweaks and attention to detail makes all the difference. Follow these steps to to make your listings go from average to exceptional (the principles are the same for all the channels).
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
The art of storytelling in three short steps
28th August 2017Using storytelling to share your guests experience and get more bookings for your self-catering accommodation.
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Reputable reviews are crucial for every self-catering business
5th June 2017Online reviews are a must for every self-catering accomoodation provider - they help to reinforce trust and encourage more guests to book.
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Virtual reality: the future of holiday rentals?
23rd February 2017The virtual world is playing an increasingly important role in digital marketing - holiday rental businesses should act now to ensure their virtual presence.
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Security tips to stay safe online: extra checks
20th January 2017SuperControl booking and management system's Security Administrator shares some tips for securing all your online accounts against attack.
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Security tips to stay safe online: accessing your accounts
16th January 2017A comprehensive guide to help ensure you stay safe online - and your accounts stay safe from attack.
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Three ways to incentivise your guests to book directly
8th December 2016Show your self-catering guests the value in booking directly with you rather than the booking portals - and save on commission fees!
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Six reasons to showcase your accommodation on Instagram
27th October 2016Instagram’s main purpose isn’t to generate traffic to your website; the only place you can link from is your bio (although you could make that a link to the availability…
