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Guides, tutorials, and references to set up, integrate, and customize DirectBookings — organized by task.

Getting started Tutorials & how-tos Integration & connections Customization & branding

Getting started

Set up your direct booking site and go live — the essentials, in order.

Create your direct booking websiteBuild a commission-free booking site with payments and calendar sync in about 15 minutes.Website builder overviewHow the purpose-built builder works — templates, design, and content.Connect a custom domainPoint your own domain at your site with free SSL and automatic setup.

Tutorials & how-tos

Step-by-step guides for the features guests and hosts use most.

Add the booking widget to your websiteCopy one line of code, point it at your Book button, and publish.Online check-inCollect guest details, IDs, and agreements before arrival — automatically.Discount codes & promo linksCreate promo codes for returning guests and direct traffic.Damage depositsCollect and refund refundable security deposits at booking.Automated guest messagingTimed emails from booking confirmation through checkout.iCal calendar syncKeep availability aligned with Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.

Integration & connections

Add DirectBookings to any website and connect the tools you already use.

Add the booking widget to any websiteWordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, GoDaddy, Framer, or plain HTML.Add the booking widget to HostingerStep-by-step for the Hostinger Website Builder, with an AI prompt.Embed a booking calendarDrop an inline availability calendar into an existing site.Stripe paymentsConnect Stripe so bookings are charged straight to your account.Dynamic pricing (PriceLabs)Auto-optimize nightly rates with a PriceLabs connection.

Customization & branding

Guides for adjusting everything — rates, availability, bookings, and how your site looks.

Customize the booking widgetEvery attribute, CSS variable, and element selector — with examples.

Turn one-time guests into repeat direct bookings

Most hosts never see their guests again. Every OTA stay should become your next direct booking — your website accepts commission-free reservations, your WiFi keeps your brand in front of guests long after checkout.

The repeat booking engine

Guest books on Airbnb

You pay the OTA commission

Stays at your property

Their only visit — for now

Connects to your WiFi

Branded splash page

Email captured

Added to your guest CRM

Automated follow-up

Offers & seasonal discounts

Books directly next trip

Zero OTA commission

Step 1

Direct Booking Website

Accept commission-free reservations from day one. Your own branded site with payments, calendar sync, and automated check-in — live in 15 minutes.

Branded booking website with custom domain
Stripe payments — zero booking fees
Calendar sync with Airbnb & VRBO
Pre-signed rental agreements & waivers

Start accepting direct bookings →

Step 2

Guest WiFi Marketing

Stop letting guests disappear after checkout. Capture their email when they log on to WiFi, then automatically invite them back to book direct next time.

Branded WiFi splash page & guest email capture
Automated rebooking campaigns & seasonal offers
Repeat-guest discounts to win the direct booking
Guest CRM across all your properties — any router

See WiFi Marketing →

One repeat booking often pays for your subscription many times over — there's no OTA commission the second time around. Bundle subscribers save 30% on Guest WiFi Marketing.

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