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Mark Simpson

Founder of Boostly | Direct Booking Expert for Short-Term Rentals & Hospitality

Content contributor at Boostly

Mark Simpson is the founder of Boostly and a leading authority on direct bookings for short-term rental hosts, property managers, and hospitality businesses. He helps operators reduce their reliance on OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com by building conversion-focused websites, marketing systems, and guest relationships that drive more profitable direct bookings.

50 articles by Mark Simpson

Step-by-Step Instructions With Pictures for STR Hosts

November 12, 2026

One System or Separate Tools for Multiple Properties?

November 11, 2026

How to Calculate ROI on a Direct Booking Platform vs Airbnb

November 10, 2026

What Should I Look For in a Website Platform If I Want It to Handle Guest Communication and Booking Follow-Ups Automatically?

November 9, 2026

STR Pricing: How to Set Nightly Rates That Earn More

November 8, 2026

Are There Solutions That Let You Build a Website and Manage Bookings Without Having to Learn WordPress or Hire a Developer?

November 7, 2026

How a Property Management System Syncs With Airbnb and VRBO

November 6, 2026

How Do I Set Up Automated Messages to Past Guests to Encourage Them to Rebook Directly Without Being Annoying?

November 5, 2026

Vacation Rental Dynamic Pricing: A 7-Step Guide for 2026

November 4, 2026

What Is a CRM for Short-Term Rentals and Why Do I Need One?

November 3, 2026

What Percentage of Direct Bookings Can a Short-Term Rental Host Realistically Achieve?

November 2, 2026

Airbnb and Booking.com: Which Is Better for Hosts?

November 1, 2026

WordPress vs Wix for a Vacation Rental Website in 2026

October 31, 2026

Is It Against Airbnb Rules to Have My Own Direct Booking Website?

October 30, 2026

What Marketing Strategies Work Best for Short-Term Rental Hosts

October 29, 2026

Holiday Home Online Booking System: 2026 Setup Guide

October 28, 2026

How Do I Scale My Short-Term Rental Business Beyond Airbnb?

October 27, 2026

How Do I Turn Past Airbnb Guests Into Repeat Direct Bookers?

October 26, 2026

How Can AI Tools Help Short-Term Rental Hosts Automate Their Business

October 25, 2026

How Does a Direct Booking Website Sync With My Property Management System?

October 24, 2026

How Do I Build a Vacation Rental Website Without Coding?

October 23, 2026

How Much Money Am I Losing to Airbnb Commissions as a Host?

October 22, 2026

7 Ways to Use AI Content Creation for Vacation Rental Hosts

October 21, 2026

Vacation Rental Blog Topics: Myths That Cost You Bookings

October 20, 2026

Top STR Content Tools for 2026: A Host's Category Guide

October 19, 2026

4 Myths That Stop Hosts Who Want to Reduce Airbnb Dependence

October 18, 2026

Airbnb Host Marketing Software Myths That Cost You Bookings

October 17, 2026

Alternatives to Hiring a Content Writer STR Hosts Can Use

October 16, 2026

9 Airbnb SEO Tips for Hosts Who Want More Bookings in 2026

October 15, 2026

How to Build a Content Calendar for Your Short Term Rental

October 14, 2026

How to Blog as an Airbnb Host: A First-Month Plan for 2026

October 13, 2026

Vacation Rental Website Not Ranking? Myths to Drop First

October 12, 2026

Airbnb Listing Not Getting Views? 7 Myths Holding You Back

October 11, 2026

How to Write Blog Posts for Rental Property in 2026

October 10, 2026

Why Isn't My Airbnb Showing Up in Search? A 2026 Guide

October 9, 2026

Gross Booking Value: What OTAs Are Costing Your Rental

October 9, 2026

7 Steps to List a Property for Rent and Keep Your Margin

October 9, 2026

How to Create Content for Airbnb Host Listings and Socials

October 9, 2026

What Makes a Happy Guest: Small Details Hosts Overlook

October 6, 2026

Airbnb Pre Booking Message: How to Turn Inquiries Into Stays

October 5, 2026

What Airbnb Management Involves and Where Hosts Get Stuck

October 3, 2026

Booking.com vs Expedia: What Hosts Keep After Fees

October 2, 2026

Airbnb Cost Breakdown: 8 Charges That Shape What Hosts Keep

October 1, 2026

Full Platform vs Host Edition: What Is the Difference?

September 30, 2026

STR Ad Guide: How to Advertise Your Rental Property in 2026

September 29, 2026

Is Airbnb Profitable in 2026? Real Numbers Hosts Need

September 28, 2026

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Short Term Rentals?

September 27, 2026

Who Is Vrbo's Biggest Competitor? The 2026 Breakdown

September 26, 2026

Booking Message Template: The Complete Host Walkthrough

September 25, 2026

How to Pitch Landlords on Airbnb: The Playbook That Works

September 24, 2026