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The guesthouse in this story has six rooms and was full from June to August, then nearly empty from October. The owners changed three things over one winter, and the quiet months started to fill.
New photos
They replaced phone pictures with daylight photos of every room, the breakfast table and the view from the terrace. Listings with clear photos of each room get more clicks, and guests ask fewer questions before they book.
Prices by season
Instead of one price for the year, they set a lower weekday price for spring and autumn and a discount for stays of three nights or more. Longer stays filled the gaps between weekends.
Fast replies
The owners turned on notifications and answered every message within an hour during the day. Guests who get a quick answer are more likely to book, and the listing moves up in search results.
The photos brought people to the page. The fast replies made them book.
Guesthouse owner
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