It’s time to grow your skills and stay ahead!
By the end of this section, you’ll know how to take your system further — keeping up with industry trends, using our advanced how‑to guides, and applying strategies to grow your visibility and boost direct bookings. Topics include:
1. Improving your online presence
Improving your online presence is crucial for increasing bookings, as it builds your brand credibility and visibility in a competitive market. A strong online presence, including a professional website and positive reviews, helps attract potential guests, drives direct bookings, and allows for better engagement with customers.
Learn more about improving your online presence:
Read through the following articles and guides on how to put your best foot forward online, and why it matters:
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Read our list of 21 things to improve your online presence and see how many items you can tick off as done!
2. Driving Direct Bookings
Did you know that two-thirds of your guests would prefer to book directly with you? More direct bookings online mean less spent on commission, better deals on the table, long-term relationships with your guests and that you are total charge of your brand.
Learn more about driving direct bookings online:
We recommend reading through our summaries:
- Download our Direct Booking Guide
- Learn how improving your content can improve your booking numbers
- Explore promo codes
- See how rate discounts appeal to different types of travellers
- Update your Google My Business listing
- Add direct booking links to your social media channels
You can also these watch webinars hosted by our experts 🎦:
3. Staying on top of news & happenings
We strive to give you effective booking management tools so you ca do your best! Keep track of all the new happenings and updates so you're always up to speed on how we're making things easier for you.
Stay in the loop no matter your choice of platform - whether its our blog, Facebook or other platforms, we're there bringing your the latest and greatest.
The NightsBridge Blog delivers helpful resources for property owners & manager.
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Learn more about the travel and toursim industry:
We also keep an eye on the following websites to stay on top of what is happening in the industry:
🎉 Congratulations! You’ve gone through all the topics in the New to NightsBridge online guide.
You’ve learned how to navigate your system, manage bookings, payments and channels, and even start boosting your visibility and direct bookings.
You’re equipped to get the most from NightsBridge and run your business with confidence. Here’s to easier admin, happier guests, and more bookings!