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The Free Google Tool That Drives Direct Bookings

What if you could skip Airbnb’s fees and still show up first in search results? With Google Business Profile, you can—and this episode shows you how.

We’ll walk you through:

• Claiming your GBP listing
• What to write (and what NOT to say)
• Review strategies that actually work
• How to link your profile to a booking engine
• Free ways to climb local search rankings

Ready to get more bookings without paying a penny in commission? This episode is your starting line.

⏱️ Timeline:
00:00 – Welcome & teaser tip
01:20 – Why direct bookings matter
03:00 – Google Business Profile explained
04:45 – Optimising your listing
07:10 – Review strategies
08:30 – Posting updates to boost visibility
10:15 – Booking site link hacks
12:00 – Wrap-up + challenge for listeners

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⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/2025/12/how-can-google-business-profile-get-you-more-direct-bookings-103

Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
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Check out the “Launch Your Vacation Rentals” course.
https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-vacation-rentals-build-manage-and-grow-a-profitable-business/

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