Holiday property website questions.
What owners commonly need to know before commissioning an independent website.
Do I need to stop using Airbnb, Booking.com or Vrbo?
No. The independent website can complement your current listing and direct visitors to the booking or enquiry route agreed for the project. Host Promotions is not affiliated with those platforms and does not access their guest data.
What types of property do you build websites for?
The service is intended for genuine holiday apartments, villas, cottages, cabins, short-term rentals, serviced accommodation and small property portfolios. The property should already exist and have accurate information available.
How much does a holiday rental website cost?
Property Starter is £995 and Property Signature is £1,495. Projects involving multiple properties or unusual functionality are quoted individually. See the full pricing page for inclusions.
What do I need to supply?
You supply the current listing URL, accurate property and facilities information, authorised branding and the best available original photographs. A questionnaire is used after the project is agreed to collect anything the listing does not contain.
Do I need any technical knowledge?
No. Domain settings, HTTPS security, image preparation, page construction and hosting deployment are handled for you. You need to review the content carefully because only the owner can confirm that property details are accurate.
Who owns the domain name?
The domain is treated as your business asset. The intended registrant, access and handover position are recorded before work begins so ownership is not left ambiguous.
Is hosting included?
The first year is included. After that, the £240 annual care service covers secure hosting, domain management, renewal tracking, routine maintenance and a sensible allowance for small content changes.
Can I use my existing domain?
Usually, yes. Existing ownership and DNS access must be confirmed first. The domain can then be connected to the new website without casually transferring ownership.
Can the website take direct bookings and payments?
That depends on the chosen booking system and project scope. A simple site can link to an existing listing or enquiry route. Approved third-party booking integrations can be assessed separately. Direct guest payments should never be improvised without appropriate availability, cancellation, tax and security arrangements.
Will the website rank first on Google?
No ranking is guaranteed. The build includes crawlable HTML, relevant titles and descriptions, structured pages, internal links, image optimisation, structured data, sitemap and mobile performance. Search growth also depends on competition, useful local content, indexing, legitimate links and ongoing promotion.
How long does a project take?
The schedule is confirmed after reviewing the property and materials. Timing depends heavily on how quickly complete photographs and accurate information are supplied, and how promptly the private draft is reviewed.
How many revisions are included?
Property Starter includes two agreed revision rounds and Property Signature includes three. A revision round is a consolidated set of feedback, not an unlimited sequence of separate requests.
How are payments arranged?
The normal arrangement is a 50% deposit after the written scope is agreed, followed by the remaining 50% after approval and before public launch. The annual £240 care service is a separate agreement and payment.
Can I move the website later?
The project agreement records what is handed over and any practical migration requirements. Domain ownership is kept clear, but third-party services, licences and migration work may have separate conditions or costs.
What happens when I submit the enquiry form?
No payment is taken. Your details and listing URL are used to review the property and respond to you. The form is protected against automated abuse and the handling of enquiry information is explained in the privacy notice.
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