49 articles by Chase Gillmore
SEO Bloggers: Who to Follow and What STR Hosts Should Learn
SEO bloggers teach the tactics that get vacation rental content ranked. Here's who to follow, what to learn, and how to apply it without writing solo.
August 11, 2026
Automated Blogging for Vacation Rentals: A Complete Guide
Automated blogging uses AI to research, write, and publish SEO posts on autopilot. See how STR hosts use it to drive direct bookings in 2026.
August 10, 2026
Best Automated SEO Tools for Vacation Rental Sites
The best automated SEO tools for vacation rental sites in 2026, ranked by what actually drives direct bookings, not vanity traffic. See our full breakdown.
August 9, 2026
Autoblogger Explained: What It Does and When It Works
An autoblogger is software that researches keywords, writes, and publishes blog posts automatically. Here's how it works for vacation rental sites in 2026.
August 8, 2026
WP SEO Plugin: What Vacation Rental Sites Actually Need
A WP SEO plugin handles technical on-page tags, not content. Here's what it does, doesn't do, and how vacation rental sites actually rank in 2026.
August 7, 2026
How to Reduce Airbnb Dependence and Grow Direct Bookings
Learn how to reduce Airbnb dependence with a phased plan for direct bookings, SEO content, and email lists that cuts OTA fees and grows revenue.
August 6, 2026
How to Do SEO Yourself: A Vacation Rental Host Guide
Yes, you can do SEO yourself. Here's the exact keyword research, on-page, and content process vacation rental hosts use to rank without an agency.
August 5, 2026
How to Create a Local Area Guide for Your Vacation Rental
A vacation rental local area guide lists curated food, activity, and essentials picks guests actually use. Here's how to build one that gets read.
August 4, 2026
How to Fix Low Vacation Rental Conversion Rate
Low vacation rental conversion rate usually comes from pricing friction, weak trust signals, or slow load times. Here's how to diagnose and fix it in 2026.
August 3, 2026
Content for Website: The 2026 Guide for STR Operators
Content for a website means the words, pages, and blog posts that convert visitors into guests. Learn the 4 types and how STR sites rank in 2026.
August 2, 2026
Free Trial SEO Services: What STR Hosts Should Know
Free trial SEO services let you test rank tracking and audits before paying, but most trials cap keywords and skip content creation. Here's what to check.
August 1, 2026
How to Improve Airbnb Listing SEO: 12 Ranking Fixes
Airbnb listing SEO improves when you fix titles, photos, response rate, and pricing signals together. Here are 12 changes that actually move rankings.
July 31, 2026
How to Generate Property Management Leads in 2026
Learn how to generate property management leads through SEO, referrals, and content that ranks. Practical framework for STR managers, no fluff.
July 30, 2026
AI-Powered Marketing Platform: What STR Hosts Need to Know
An AI-powered marketing platform automates keyword research and content publishing for STR hosts. See what it does and how it drives direct bookings.
July 29, 2026
How to Write a Vacation Rental Listing Description
Learn how to write a vacation rental listing description that converts: headline formulas, length benchmarks, and a copy-paste template hosts use in 2026.
July 28, 2026
Submit Sitemap to Google: The Full 2026 Walkthrough
Submit a sitemap to Google via Search Console in minutes. Step-by-step instructions, size limits, and fixes for common errors for STR websites.
July 27, 2026
SEO Content Explained: A Vacation Rental Host's Guide
SEO content is written material built to rank in Google and get cited by AI tools. Learn how vacation rental hosts use it to win direct bookings.
July 26, 2026
Turn Past Guests Into Repeat Direct Bookings (No Discounts)
Learn how to promote direct bookings to past guests using email sequences and perks, not discounts. Practical steps for STR hosts in 2026.
July 25, 2026
Property Management Leads: The Complete 2026 Guide
Property management leads come from referrals, SEO, and outbound prospecting. Learn the 80/20 rule, real costs, and how to build a steady pipeline in 2026.
July 24, 2026
How to Rank on AI Search Engines in 2026: STR Guide
Ranking on AI search engines means optimizing content for direct extraction, not just keywords. Here's the 2026 framework STR operators need.
July 23, 2026
How to Use Guest Reviews for SEO on Your Rental Site
Guest reviews boost rental SEO through fresh keyword-rich text, local ranking signals, and schema markup. Here's the exact playbook for 2026.
July 22, 2026
Get More Direct Bookings: The Content Playbook for 2026
Learn how to get more direct booking traffic without paying Airbnb commission. Real tactics, real ROI math, and how inkSTR automates the content behind it.
July 21, 2026
How To Rank On AI Search: A 2026 Guide for STR Sites
Ranking on AI search means optimizing for citation, not just clicks. Learn the exact framework STR operators use to get cited by ChatGPT and AI Overviews.
July 20, 2026
A Local's Take: 10 Content Marketing Websites Worth Studying
A content marketing website turns your rental site into a search magnet. See 10 real examples and how STR hosts can build one without hiring a writer.
July 19, 2026
Vacation Rental Brand Building: 10 Moves Guests Remember
Vacation rental brand building means giving guests a reason to rebook direct. Get the 10-step framework and see how inkSTR turns it into content.
July 18, 2026What Is an AI-Powered Content Platform? A 2026 Guide
An AI-powered content platform generates, schedules, and publishes SEO content automatically. See how it works for STR operators in 2026.
July 17, 2026
Drive Direct Bookings: What Your Vacation Rental Site Needs
Learn what actually helps a vacation rental website drive direct bookings in 2026, from content to conversion. See how inkSTR automates the hard part.
July 16, 2026
Blog Content Automation: What It Is and Why It Matters
Blog content automation uses AI to plan, write, and publish blog posts on a schedule. Here's how STR operators use it to get direct bookings.
July 15, 2026
Airbnb Host Marketing Software: What Actually Drives Direct Bookings
Airbnb host marketing software compared for 2026: what it does, what it costs, and how to build direct bookings without paying platform fees forever.
July 14, 2026
Airbnb SEO Tips for Hosts: Get Found Before Competitors
Airbnb SEO tips for hosts who want more direct views and bookings in 2026. Practical ranking factors, listing fixes, and a content strategy that compounds.
July 13, 2026
Airbnb Listing Not Getting Views? Here Is the Real Fix
Airbnb listing not getting views? Learn the exact visibility, pricing, and photo fixes that get your listing seen again in 2026. Diagnose it in 10 minutes.
July 12, 2026
How to Attract Guests Without Airbnb: A Direct Booking Guide
Learn how to attract guests without Airbnb using direct booking SEO, email lists, and content that ranks. Practical steps for 2026 and beyond.
July 11, 2026
Why Is My Website Not Ranking Well? The Real Reasons
Why is my website not ranking well? Usually indexing gaps, weak content intent match, or thin authority. See the fixes STR sites need in 2026.
July 10, 2026
How to Automate Blog Posts as a Property Manager
Automating blog posts means using AI to research, draft, and publish content on schedule. Here's how property managers do it without losing quality.
July 9, 2026
What Is a SEO Writer? A Guide for STR Content Marketing
A SEO writer creates search-optimized content that ranks on Google. Learn what they do, what they charge, and how STR operators can automate the work.
July 8, 2026
How to Grow Your Vacation Rental Business Past Airbnb
Growing a vacation rental business means diversifying past OTAs into direct bookings, SEO content, and email. Here's the exact 2026 playbook.
July 7, 2026Automatic Blog for Vacation Rentals: How It Works in 2026
An automatic blog uses AI to research, write, and publish SEO content on a schedule. Here's how STR operators use it to cut OTA fees in 2026.
July 6, 2026
Best STR Blog Writer Tools: 10 Picks for Rental Hosts
The best STR blog writer combines AI drafting with STR-specific SEO. Compare 10 options and see what actually drives direct bookings in 2026.
July 5, 2026
Build an STR Content Calendar That Actually Gets Used
Learn how to build a content calendar for your short term rental step by step, with a real template, posting cadence, and the automation that keeps it running.
July 4, 2026
How to Do Keyword Research for Vacation Rental Sites
Learn how to do keyword research for vacation rental sites: find real traveler search terms, group them by intent, and turn them into bookings.
July 3, 2026
How to Get More Traffic to Your Vacation Rental Website
Vacation rental traffic comes from SEO, local content, and email, not ads. Get the exact 90 day plan STR operators use to grow direct bookings.
July 2, 2026
How to Write Blog Posts for Rental Property (Zero Experience)
Learn how to write blog posts for rental property with no writing experience. Simple templates, real examples, and a system that removes the guesswork.
July 1, 2026
How to Create Content for Airbnb Hosts That Books Direct
Learn how to create content for Airbnb hosts that ranks on Google, attracts guests before they search listings, and drives direct bookings. Full strategy
June 30, 2026
Vacation Rental Blog Topics That Actually Drive Bookings
Discover the vacation rental blog topics that rank on Google and convert readers into direct booking guests. Skip the guesswork with this operator-tested
June 29, 2026
Must-Have Tools for Short-Term Rental Managers Scaling Up
The must-have tools for short-term rental managers scaling past 5 properties: PMS, dynamic pricing, guest comms, and the content engine that drives direct
June 28, 2026
How to Rank Your Vacation Rental Website on Google
Rank your vacation rental website on Google with keyword-targeted content, technical SEO, and Google listing setup. Learn the exact framework STR operators use.
June 27, 2026
Why Your Vacation Rental Website Is Not Ranking on Google
Your vacation rental website not ranking on Google has specific, fixable causes. Discover the 7 real reasons and how to fix them fast in 2026.
June 26, 2026
What Is an Auto SEO Platform and Do You Need One?
An auto SEO platform automates keyword research, content creation, and publishing. Learn if it's right for your vacation rental business in 2026.
June 25, 202610 Automated SEO Tools That Actually Save STR Operators Time
Automated SEO tools save STR operators hours each week on content, rankings, and research. Here are the 10 best tools and how to use them in 2026.
June 24, 2026