...they successfully gain access to your Vrbo account, they can't change your listings, rates, availability and so on. All of that is driven from OwnerRez. In fact, even you yourself cannot change that stuff from the Vrbo dashboard because of how the API mode operates. So just a reminder here to stop using iCal and switch to API!
Airbnb is gearing up to list its shares on the Nasdaq. Earlier this month...
...to a full booking) the property management settings, like owner and commission, were not being correctly applied. We fixed this - converted blocks now have the correct owner.
Templates used by old stuff. Templates have a cool little thing where each template will show you, if you click into them, what part of the system uses that trigger. For instance, it will say something like "Used by trigger W...
...at booking as well.
If you use the default OwnerRez renter agreement for your bookings, give that a quick look when you get a free minute. We changed it recently to a bigger better style with more stuff in the header and first couple of paragraphs. This is a format we've been using for awhile in our Concierge Setups, and we wanted everyone to have it.
To see what it looks like, go to Settings > L...
...y to different accounts based on owner, channel, or credit card processors)
* Misc. sync holes (exchange rate setting, customer background info not syncing)
* Supporting refunds (the QB credit memo stuff does not align)
* Supporting secdeps
Outside of those things, which are all about the current syncing process, we plan to add these:
* Expense syncing (which will be similar to the existing...
...whistle!
Payment and Deposit settings are now split:
Payment Settings are now not clearer to only being about payment-related stuff, and require "Undeposited Funds" mapping if you are syncing deposits:
There is a new Deposit Settings tab that maps deposit types...
.../users/347381996) – Oct 3, 2023 3:24 PM (UTC)
Accounting doesn't seem to be a priority and in some cases not even well understood. To me it is really hard to understand how work is being done on stuff like lock integration that is a non-paid feature and there are at least half dozen of services that provide a solution and that effort is not directed towards fixing accounting that is an integral ne...
...ere's a lot about booking.com that gives you much more direct control and Airbnb or HomeAway does. A real security deposit, unlike Airbnb with their synthetic deposit. Immediate changes to my profile stuff and amenities and they even call me to confirm and see if there's anything else they can do for me
Bad: guests get my phone number. Like, they think I am going to chat with guests at work??? My exac...
...le. They weave it out of your selections. Makes it harder if you have particular instructions not in their complex checkbox pathways
Cant wait to see how vrbo and airbnb strangle me with such simple stuff.
...le. They weave it out of your selections. Makes it harder if you have particular instructions not in their complex checkbox pathways
Cant wait to see how vrbo and airbnb strangle me with such simple stuff.
ha, no wonder I get no bookings from them. They concocted property descriptions as "X miles from such and such tourist trap, and Y miles from such and such tourist trap" those even being I have nev...
...3 unique custom builds, all different architecture and vibe, all set in acres of nature with amenities like seclusion, firepits, pool tables, hot tubs etc. Handmade rustic furniture (not rooms to go stuff) etc. The biggest thing is that none of them is in any cookie cutter "subdivision" or "resort". You can actually see starts at night and roast marshmallows on a campfire. You get the idea.
-- I do...
...re by adding your GA ID in the Google Analytics Tracking section of your profile (under Advanced Tools).
That will trigger pageviews and events on widgets and bookings.
We don't have the e-commerce stuff hooked up, but it's something we could add. What are you looking for there, exactly? A transaction sent on booking confirm page, with items for each charge lineitem?
Thanks, Angela....I'm a bit of a geek on this stuff...I'd be happy to help you set it up if you are interested...it has been an incredibly valuable tool for us and we are constantly learning and improving!
Damon
