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by Pink Chris
Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: HL Properties do not appear when searching by location
Replies: 11
Views: 955

I really don't understand why HL aren't understanding this problem. Their system is adding a 'sleeps 1' filter to a location search when dates and number of people are left blank. When you remove the filter they've added, all the properties in that location are shown. How many guests will know to do...
by Pink Chris
Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: Personal websites
Topic: Multilingual option for Wordpress?
Replies: 3
Views: 2893

Thanks. I will investigate polylang and WPML. q-translate-x has also been mentioned.
by Pink Chris
Fri Jan 06, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: Personal websites
Topic: Multilingual option for Wordpress?
Replies: 3
Views: 2893

Multilingual option for Wordpress?

Do any of you with a Wordpress website have a multilingual option? My website is currently in English but I want to add copy in French. I'm not sure whether I need a widget or a plugin and if so, which one to go for. Any recommendations?
by Pink Chris
Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: Bookings
Topic: In Need of Bookings. No idea which strategy to follow!!
Replies: 48
Views: 9738

Essar's listing site document is really useful. All the changes with HL, HA, OD etc do make it confusing but hopefully that document will help. Consider commission only as well. There may be some country specific sites you could try. Google for a holiday in your area using different keywords and see...
by Pink Chris
Sat Jan 30, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Taxe de sejour
Replies: 26
Views: 3769

Looking at it from the other side, I can imagine the Office de Tourisme (or whoever imposes the tax in your area) arguing that it would be difficult to exclude those bookings which have already been taken. They've given you some notice of the start date which is something. Not ideal I know. &#97...
by Pink Chris
Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: Handling rental enquiries
Topic: PIMS holiday rental management
Replies: 29
Views: 16396

Many thanks. That's my Saturday afternoon plans sorted!
by Pink Chris
Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: Handling rental enquiries
Topic: PIMS holiday rental management
Replies: 29
Views: 16396

After reading your positive comments, I am going to take the plunge with PIMS. Does anyone have a referral code please?
by Pink Chris
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Registering a gite business/taxes on French & UK propert
Replies: 0
Views: 1122

Registering a gite business/taxes on French & UK propert

I have registered my gite with the Mairie, set up my website and am starting to take bookings. However, I don't know how or with whom I need to register the business with. Chambre de Commerces? I also need some advice on my tax situation. I have used a UK based company who submitted my 2014 tax retu...
by Pink Chris
Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Airbnb Change - Full Refund Up To 5 Days Prior To Arrival
Replies: 39
Views: 3756

I just signed up as a host and the options for the cancellation policy were flexible, moderate and strict. I opted for strict :D
by Pink Chris
Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Airbnb Change - Full Refund Up To 5 Days Prior To Arrival
Replies: 39
Views: 3756

I was about to list with them but will wait for your update, Alan.
by Pink Chris
Fri Sep 11, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: Social media
Topic: Post your Facebook pages to be 'Liked'
Replies: 151
Views: 104555

www.facebook.com/gavraygiterentals

Working my way through the list. I'm Chris R so you'll know if I've liked your page.
by Pink Chris
Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:07 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Listing site non-dependence workshop
Replies: 46
Views: 3805

Thanks for posting the link. I've signed up and look forward to hearing what Matt has to say.
by Pink Chris
Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Setting up in La Manche, Normandy
Replies: 6
Views: 1136

Setting up in La Manche, Normandy

I am new to the holiday rental market having left the bright lights of London and a job in marketing to come and live in rural Normandy. I've been here for over a year now and have been browsing the forum endlessly as my property is currently being renovated. I'm now at the painting and decorating s...
by Pink Chris
Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: France
Topic: Ikea Duvets.
Replies: 11
Views: 8523

Oh dear. I was planning on buying my duvets from IKEA in France. I think I will make a decision when I'm in the store or consider sewing Velcro onto the corners of two legere duvets.