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Has Google Given Up on Vacation Rentals?
On this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – we’re joined by Conrad O’Connell, Founder of BuildUp Bookings, to break down how STR operators can move from OTA dependency to meaningful direct bookings in as little as three months.
Conrad shares the non-negotiable pages every direct booking site needs, the most common SEO mistakes he sees (and how to fix them), and the quick wins that actually drive traffic.
We also cover Google Business Profile, the current state of Google Vacation Rentals, and how to use social media and paid ads to feed your site (without burning…
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