Swimply Guests use the platform for a variety of reasons. When making the decision to become a host, take a moment to think about who would enjoy your pool most, and what kinds of Guests you can accommodate. This way you can set up your listing to best engage with ideal Guests.
Here are some of the most common types of swimmers Swimply gets:
- The Family Unit: Families make up the largest portion of Swimply Guests, because who loves to swim more than kids? Instead of turning to public pools when the weather gets warm, parents can book a swim through Swimply, where they know they’ll have a private experience and be able to watch their kids without external distractions or concerns.
- The Solo Swimmer: These are usually individuals looking for a pool to relax and unwind or get a workout done. Swimmers of this type are generally attracted to simpler pools with fewer amenities and a lower price. They usually only book for an hour or two, and are very likely to use multi-dip.
- The Friend Group: These types of swimmers go hand in hand with the family unit. While they present different needs, they are similar in terms of the spaces they’re looking to rent. Like families they are likely looking for a pool with a nice seating area, and other amenities such as games, fire pits, grills and more.
- The Couple: These swimmers are usually looking for a romantic, quiet space to have a date. These swimmers make up a small percentage of Swimply users, and often overlap with the family unit, friend group and solo swimmer categories. They will likely be attracted to listings with a romantic aesthetic or element to them, such as a beautiful sunset view, spa, or cozy seating area.
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Parties & Events: Swimmers from all of the above categories use Swimply pools for events all the time. From birthday parties or family BBQs to bridal showers or watch parties, Hosts and swimmers have collaborated to do it all. While events require a bit more effort and coordination, they can be extremely lucrative. The Guest count is higher & more amenities are likely to be booked - in fact, some Hosts create party package amenities or cleaning fee amenities that Guests are required to select if they want to host an event.
- Here’s how to ensure an event at your pool goes well:
- Communicate clearly and frequently with the Guest leading up to the event. They may want to see the space, discuss event logistics and any amenities they need.
- If they want to see the space you can have them reserve a 1 hour swim at a discounted rate (using fans feature), video call them, direct them to your pool’s Instagram page for videos or more photos of the space.
- Reiterate rules you have regarding your space. For example, communicate your rules around glass by the pool, alcohol consumption, adult to child ratio for kids parties or requests for a lifeguard after a certain number of Guests.
- If you find that your listing is a popular spot for parties, it might be worth investing in some features or amenities that help facilitate these types of events. For example, invest in some birthday banners or themed decorations. Create a package for specific kinds of events so you are not only indicating to potential Guests you’re open to hosting events, but even providing them with a way to make planning and execution easier.
- Or, if you find that you love hosting parties, and you only want to allow event bookings, you can raise the number of Guests allowed under your base price so your listing is geared toward swimmers looking to host parties.
- For more on hosting larger events please read here.
- Here’s how to ensure an event at your pool goes well:
As you can see, Swimply users vary greatly in their needs and wants. There are tons of ways you can cater a booking to a specific swimmer type, or even set up your entire listing so it’s specified to a specific category.
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