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Video guides and articles from James Svetec
The BEST Airbnb Pricing Tool Just Got 100x Better
PriceLabs just launched a feature that automatically detects booking droughts and applies strategic discounts to rescue your listing's visibility — no manual guesswork required. Here's exactly how it works and why it changes everything about short-term rental pricing.
October 30, 2025 · 5 min read
Why Your Airbnb is NOT Getting Bookings (2025 Algorithm Fix)
If your Airbnb is not getting bookings, you're likely missing key algorithm signals that determine where your listing ranks in search. Here are 7 specific fixes — covering photos, pricing, amenities, and more — that can turn things around fast.
October 23, 2025 · 11 min read
7 Airbnb Changes Added $100K INSTANTLY (Side-by-Side Proof)
One Airbnb host earned $319,000 last year. A nearly identical property in the same market made just $103,000. The gap? Seven specific, actionable changes. Here's exactly what separated the top performer — and how to apply it to your listing.
October 16, 2025 · 6 min read
HIDDEN Airbnb Fees?! These 6 are Killing Your Profit…
Most Airbnb hosts obsess over nightly rates and occupancy — but six hidden fees are quietly draining thousands from their bottom line. Here's how to identify every one of them and fight back.
October 9, 2025 · 11 min read
11 Airbnb Pricing Mistakes Costing You $1000s (Fix These NOW!)
Most Airbnb hosts are unknowingly leaving $12,000+ on the table every year. These 11 pricing mistakes — from wrong cancellation policies to mismatched minimum stays — are the most common culprits. Here's how to fix them fast.
October 2, 2025 · 12 min read
Airbnb is STEALING from You! (Change these settings NOW!)
Airbnb's default settings are quietly draining host revenue through hidden penalties, manipulated pricing floors, and tax traps most hosts never find. Here's exactly what to change and why it matters in 2026.
September 25, 2025 · 10 min read
Airbnb Co-Hosting is BOOMING Right Now
Hosts are drowning in platform complexity, policy changes, and missed revenue. That's creating a massive demand for professional co-hosts — and the supply hasn't caught up yet. Here's why Airbnb co-hosting is right now one of the best business opportunities in the STR space.
September 18, 2025 · 8 min read
Airbnb Algorithm CHANGED. 14 Ways to Stay Visible 2025
Airbnb's algorithm changed in ways that are burying listings with great overall ratings. These 14 strategies cover everything from review quality to calendar setup — miss even one and your ranking could take a serious hit.
September 11, 2025 · 11 min read
8 SCAMS Targeting Airbnb Hosts... BEWARE!
From guest extortion to property management companies stealing your listings, Airbnb hosts face threats that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Here are 8 real scams targeting hosts in 2026 — and exactly how to fight back.
September 4, 2025 · 2 min read
Goodbye Airbnb... 11 Ways to Get More Bookings on VRBO
Most hosts just copy their Airbnb listing onto VRBO and wonder why bookings are dead. VRBO runs on a completely different algorithm with different guest expectations. Here are 11 specific tactics that actually work in 2026.
August 28, 2025 · 3 min read
Airbnb is SUFFERING... Do This NOW!
Four major shifts are pulling guests away from Airbnb and toward Vrbo in 2026. Here's what's happening behind the scenes — and what smart hosts are doing about it right now.
August 21, 2025 · 9 min read
Hosts are LEAVING Airbnb…
Airbnb's host-unfriendly policy changes are pushing experienced STR hosts toward Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct bookings. Here's why that exodus is actually good news — and how to use it to your advantage.
August 14, 2025 · 8 min read