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I agree - I'm working on a website and started looking around for nice icons to use and didn't find anything obvious. I'm sure they are available somewhere, but there's a fee to be paid. Unless y'all are artists and will design your own, I imagine you'd need to get a license so that's a complication.
For me, either a widget like BlueMtn described or if y'all could just identify a nice set of icons that work well (paid is okay), that would be just as well. I don't personally need it to be dynamic and part of a widget, and in fact having the flexibility to move icons around is a nice thing. Means I can display differently depending upon whether the website is being viewed on a desktop, ipad, or portrait/landscape phone.
Would be great if there was a widget that could generate some sort oif check list / bullet list with small icons based on amenities. You already have some on availability search widget , kind of like that. So we could embed in website.
Such as:
bedrooms
Hot tub
Fireplace
wooded or mountain or water view (or all)
sleeps
No pets/yes pets
WiFI
Security cameras
Grill
patio/deck furniture
Firepit
bathrooms (number and icon)
dinning for (number)
Central heat/ac
family friendly
parking (nbr of cars)
Other stuff?
you can see similar list on my site but it is not very flexible and icons don't necessarily match the VR
Thanks Paul - I appreciate your frankness. I'd really love to see the xero integration (which by the way could well open OR up to the Australian and New Zealand market much more - as Xero is very well established and recommended over here and not being able to integrate it is a definate drawback). I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed then that it will happen
You would have to use the Custom Payment Method and then specify that in the instructions body. You're right about the title that it shows - we've had requests to change that title so something like "Venmo" could be put in there. At the moment, we don't support that however.
No built in way to collect and store photo IDs or other file uploads yet, but it's on the dev roadmap.
This is a hard questions to answer. We try to be transparent with users about our development roadmap. This is a pretty fuzzy one. I would guess that if we work on it all in 2019, it would be until Q3 or Q4 based on what we're doing now and I only give it a 25-30% likelihood even then. There's just too much else going on including lots of updates for QuickBooks first.
I avoid anything with "low flow" in the title - faucets, shower heads, toilets, you name it. I want power in the flow, sorry if that offends. 🏋🤪
Is there a way to show Venmo as a payment option? I see where I can add Custom Payment Method, but there is no way to edit the title so the guest sees Venmo as a choice.
Also is there any way to collect and store photo ID's yet?
Thanks, Sherene
Hi Chris
I'm discussing accounting software options with my accountant atm and having an idea of the timeframe for OR and Xero integrating would be much appreciated - it will help me make some decisions and future planning. Appreciate your reply asap.
The trick is to find the right showerhead. I looked at them all. Some are reviewed as easily breakable. Some as too weak, This one is solid steel and I use it on a daily basis (personally). It is very reasonable flow - little hissy sound, but not bother me. On Amazon:
High Sierra's All Metal 1.5 GPM High Efficiency Low Flow Showerhead.
On a persona note, low flow showers is anti-amenity. I do not want a trickle , I want a normal shower. LOL
Oh that would be awesome - can you give me any more timeline details? It may mean I don't have to change accounting packages. I'd really like to stay with Xero but to maximise my integration with OR and streamlining of everything , have started to think I might need to switch over to QB but really don't want all that extra work and learning curve.
No doubt. If you have green attributes to brag about, it's a great thing to do. Lot of people eyeing that these days.
Yes, we do actually. We've been working with the accounting guys at Ximplifi to expand our QB integration and be "more correct" generally speaking. As part of that, we're hoping to get into Xero in the near future.
HI
Now that OR is integrating with Quickbooks - do you have any plans/scheduling for integrating OR with Xero?
Gotta keep up with those Gen X-Y-Z millenials, etc.!!!
For example, PAPowerswitch.com (and other states) lets you specify your supplier, including those providing 25% or more renewable power.
This is a good idea, we'll note it down for when we do our next round of amenities. We also need to add some of the new safety features lists that the channels are adding.
Coupon code option would be great! and HUGE addition to the tools we have to market our own properties. It appears this has been on the request list for a long time. It would need to be applicable during the "booking" process to be used on in a widget on a website would be perfect.
On the Amenities page, is it possible to add several checkboxes. Perhaps under a Green section?
100% renewable electric provider
Low flow showers
Recycle bin
LED bulbs throughout
I don't use them, but perhaps things like Solar Heat or Solar Water Heating might be a possible.
Rich, good idea! We do have name correction on inquiry parsing. Looks like we should do the same for channel imported bookings as well. Given their huge size, you'd think the channels could do that on their end. 🤪 I'll note that down for future dev.
Any chance that y'all can modify the incoming data from VRBO to correct the case of guest names?
I see names like these:
joe smith
JOE SMITH
Joe smith
I assume that's how the guest entered their name in VRBO, but it looks a bit unprofessional when I'm emailing them.
I realize I can fix it manually, just would prefer it be automated if that's possible.
A thought - How about showing the guest name in RED on in the Ribbon and Month views of the booking tab? That seems like a very small update what wouldn't affect the UI very much, but it would be quite noticeable to us users.
- RED TEXT for the guest name
- RED TEXT in the hover summary
Now that I've been using custom fields for keycodes for over a month, I'm finding that about every 4th time I import I completely forget to set up the custom fields (I use them for keycodes)
Of course, it happens when I'm distracted and fighting various fires. I **do** remember to use the channel bridge, mostly because I know that it's essential otherwise the email automation doesn't happen. But it's too easy to forget about the custom fields.
So...... pretty please, I'll email many beers if y'all can implement some kind of safety net that reminds me when this has been overlooked in a booking.
I agree, I prefer email quote would have all the detail as it has now. We could lose left most column where it says "rent" or "surcharge" as it is redundant anyway as description of line item has it.
I am all for the simplified email quote responder language. It is currently a detailed description, but I dint think people always get all the detail. They want simple numbers and a total, just like the inquiry/book widget does.
I would love to see a coupon code option!
You can do optional surcharges or discounts that are available on checkout: https://www.ownerrez.com/blog/enhanced-surcharges-discounts-and-add-ons
For things like the minimum stay, requirement, those would be booking criteria on the surcharge that would limit its application, whether automatic or optional.
If you want more service levels, those could be optional on checkout, either start with the Good level and discount to Budget or vice versa.
In terms of combinations, one booking only applies to one property at this point. If you have commonly rented combinations like both sides of a duplex or adjacent houses, you could create an additional property that represents both of them and allow it to be booked together.
The following would be for my hosted website
I would like to offer:
-- a couple service levels (like Budget and Good). For example, a 2 bedroom apartment might be $105 at the budget level with no linens or welcome basket. And $165 might have linens, welcome basket and a stocked fridge.
-- additional services with a minimum stay. For example, a welcome basket if you stay at least 3 days, Free boat rental with at least 6 days, Whatever,
-- several add-ons, like bicycle rental, boat rental or a tour of the area (each with its own price).
-- we discussed this earlier for how to do on an OTA, but how could I package 2 or more adjacent VRs from my hosted website? They would see my 7 VRs. But how could they combine VRs on the website in a straightforward fashion? And have it properly billed (or potentially a small discount).
Yes! Would be fantastic if this can be done in Q1, 2019. We now have 4 properties that have to use Kaba locks, this will decrease our routine tasks significantly and further automate the platform. I will for sure be a very strong promoter when this is done.
It would be great if this feature can be supported in Q1.
