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Photos are the biggest component to driving Guests to book your space over other listings, at the end of the day it's your Guests first impression of your space! Getting great photos of your pool is also easier than you think, even if you have never taken pictures of a space before. All you need is a smartphone, 30 minutes, and this article! Below are requirements and tips to ensure your photos make your listing dazzle!
Requirements for Uploading Your Photos
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- Eye Catching Cover Photo: Your listing's true first impression is the cover photo showing your entire space amongst hundreds of other listings guests scroll through. Choose a quality photo that captures the essence of your space.
- Take Photos in Landscape Mode: Our system works best with landscape orientation photos, ideally in a 4:3 ratio shown below:
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- Equipment: A professional camera is ideal but smartphone cameras more than suffice to capture great photos
Tips for Great Photos
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- Ideal Time: The best time to take photos is on a bright sunny day. Allow your guests to envision themselves enjoying your space in the best weather possible by capturing the best lighting. Should you feel your space is optimal in the evening include photos at that time as well but be sure to provide a balance of both!
- Prepare Your Space: Take 10 minutes to clean your area of any distractions and/or personal items. Taking the extra mile to place away pool equipment and straighten pillows, etc. can be a huge difference. We also find photos without people in them are better to show the space.
- Showcase your Space and Amenities: Strike a balance between showcasing your main feature (pool), while at the same time capturing the surrounding space. Take some wider angle shots of any amenities or special features such as hot tubs, barbeques, pool toys, etc. to capture the full essence. Pro tip: take a few steps back before snapping any photo.
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Order the Photos: The order you place your photos in is critical to the success of your listing. Here is the order, based on importance, we recommend:
- Cover Photo → what prompts guests to click your listing
- Main Feature → showcase your main feature (pool) from different angles
- Main Surroundings → showcase the area around your main feature (pool) to give guests an idea of where they can lounge, etc. This can include other rooms and restrooms as well.
- Amenities → Snap photos of all details, amenities included with your space. This can include a BBQ, fire pit, music system, etc.
- The More Photos, the Better: Upload at least 10 of the best photos of your space. Guests want to be able to imagine themselves there before they book. Here is your chance to show them your space fits their needs! Our max limit is 50 photos!
How to Upload Photos
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- You can edit and upload photos of your listing anytime in the Space Settings tab of the listing you are managing by clicking Edit next to Images:
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- You can rearrange photos by pressing and holding down the image to reorder, and delete the image by clicking on the “x” icon on the image that you want to delete
By following these steps, you'll create a visually appealing listing that attracts guests and helps you make the most of your hosting experience!
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