Kay Walten

Kay Walten

Your Airbnb Listing Deserves Better Than Page 7

Let’s drag it up the ranks with keywords, caffeine, and a few AI cheats.

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Kay Walten
May 20, 2025
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Every so often someone asks me a question that’s just too good not to turn into a post.



Here’s one of those.“How do I get my Airbnb listing to show up higher?”

Figured they weren’t the only one wondering, so I jotted down a few quick things that can really help—and nope, you don’t need to be a tech genius or spend hours glued to your screen.

🧭 Easy things that actually help your Airbnb SEO:

  • Fill everything out—photos, amenities, details, all of it.

  • Use the kind of words guests are actually searching for in your title and description.

  • Turn on Instant Book if you can—it gives your listing a boost.

  • Keep your pricing in line with what’s happening around you.

  • Respond fast (AI tools can help here—more on that below).

  • Update your calendar often, even if nothing’s changed.

  • Getting (and keeping) Superhost status helps with visibility.

  • Good reviews matter—ask for them!

  • Don’t cancel bookings unless you absolutely have to.

  • Listings that get saved to wishlists? Those tend to show up more.

🤖 And here’s how AI…

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