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Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
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Enhanced Full Screen Map View:
- Full Screen on All Devices:The map now utilizes full screen on both mobile and desktop, eliminating awkward spacing and unwanted scrolling issues that previously affected navigation.
Redesigned Listing Cards:
- Sleeker Design:Listing cards have received a fresh update with new badges, refined font styles, and better spacing, making information clearer and more accessible.
- Improved Availability Interaction:New buttons and indicators on the cards make checking availability more intuitive.
Mobile-Specific Enhancements:
- Optimized Mobile Map Interaction:On mobile, the listing preview is now pinned at the bottom of the screen, with smart options to hide or show as needed while navigating the map.
- Swipe Up Grid View:Users can now swipe up to see all listings in a grid format, making it easier to browse through options quickly.
- Dynamic Footer on Map/Grid:The bottom footer is automatically hidden on the map to allow for more screen real estate and is shown again when users switch to the grid view.
Additional Functional Improvements:
- Swiping Capabilities:We've expanded swiping functionalities across various parts of the listing cards, enhancing user interaction. We're continuing to refine swipe behaviors to ensure smoothness across the platform.
- Loading Performance:Updates include optimizations to both map and listing loading times, speeding up the overall user experience.
Exciting Updates to Enhance Your Hostshare Experience!
We're thrilled to announce several new features and fixes that make navigating and using Hostshare more intuitive and user-friendly, especially for mobile users. Check out what's new and improved!
What’s New:
Enhanced Host Profile Views:
- View Listings on Host Profiles:You can now view other hosts' listings directly on their profiles. This makes it easier to explore different options from a single host.
- Direct Profile Access:Clicking on a listing now gives you the option to view the host’s profile, enhancing connectivity and interaction within our community.
Mobile Experience Enhancements:
- New App Download Prompt:For mobile browser users, there's now a banner at the top of the screen encouraging you to download the Hostshare app. If dismissed, the banner will reappear after 24 hours to remind you of the seamless experience our app offers.
Fixes and Improvements:
- Map Button Fix:The "map" button on the travel landing page now correctly takes you to the map instead of the listing list, improving navigation consistency.
- Listing Scroll Memory:When scrolling through listings and selecting one to view details, returning to the list will now bring you back to your previous scroll position instead of the top of the list.
- Listing Page Load Adjustment:Listing pages now load at the top of the page every time, fixing the issue where pages would sometimes load halfway down.
- Preview Modal Pricing Fix:Corrected a bug in one of the preview modals where the cleaning fee was incorrectly hardcoded to $149. Fees now reflect the accurate amount specified by the host.
Thank you for being a part of our community, and happy hosting!
We're excited to announce that the "Saved Listings" feature is now live! This new functionality allows users to mark listings they are interested in as "saved," making it easier for them to access these listings later.
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Key Features:
- Save with a Heart:Users can click the heart icon located at the top right of each listing to save it for future reference.
- Easy Unsave Option:Just as easily as they save, users can unsave a listing if they no longer wish to keep it in their saved list.
- Quick Access:On desktop, users can find their saved listings under a new link in the menu labeled "saved." On mobile, there's a new item in the bottom menu also labeled "saved," ensuring users can access their favorites from anywhere.
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Why This Matters:
- Enhanced User Experience:This is just the first step in making it easier for users to find and keep track of properties they love. Future enhancements could include notifications, the ability to add notes, and the creation of groups for saved listings.
- Increased Engagement:By allowing users to save listings easily, we're encouraging more interaction and prolonged engagement with our platform.
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Looking Ahead:
- We're planning to expand this feature based on user feedback and usage patterns. Potential future updates could make this tool even more robust and tailored to our users' needs.
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Check out the new 'Saved Listings' on your next visit to Hostshare and see how it enhances your experience!
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New Photo Viewing Features 📸
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Exciting News, Everyone!
A major and long awaited update, introducing the ability to view all photos for a listing in a grid and slideshow format, similar to what users experience on platforms like Airbnb. This feature is now available on both desktop and mobile, enhancing the visual experience significantly.
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New Photo Viewing Features:
- Grid View:Click on any listing to see a grid of all the photos.
- Slideshow Mode:Click on individual photos to start a slideshow, making it easy to view all images in detail.
- Mobile Enhancements:On mobile devices, users can now swipe through photos with ease and see a number indicator for a better browsing experience.
- Revamped Listing Cards and Preview Modals:Swipe functionality and visual display have been improved across the platform.
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Additional Updates in This Release:
- Facebook Conversion Tracking:We've implemented Facebook conversion tracking. This update will help us fine-tune our advertising strategies by tracking key events like SubscriptionPaid, ListingBook, NewListing, ListingLive, and Signup.
- Nights Left Indicator on Mobile:Users can now see how many nights are left to share for each listing, preventing surprises when trying to book.
- Booking Date Flexibility Reminder:We've added a small note for users when selecting dates, informing them that they can extend their stay once, up to 3 days before checkout.
- Enhanced PWA Loading Screen:A splash screen has been added to the PWA to improve the initial loading experience, replacing the plain screen with something more engaging.
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Looking Forward:
While this update marks a significant enhancement to our platform, we are not stopping here. We will continue to refine these features and expand our capabilities to ensure the best possible experience for our users.
Thank you all for your hard work and dedication. Let's keep pushing the boundaries and making Hostshare a better place for everyone!
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Check out the new features and let us know what you think!
We made a small update to our booking notifications for both hosts and guests. The new "Next Steps" feature is designed to guide each party through the post-booking process, ensuring smooth preparations for upcoming stays.
What’s New:
"Next Steps" for Hosts:
- Confirm the Booking:Direct communication with the guest to finalize check-in details.
- Calendar Management:Instructions on blocking dates on Airbnb or other platforms.
- Payout Preparation:Steps to ensure the payout account is ready for receiving payments.
- PMS Integration:Optional guidance for adding bookings to Property Management Systems for streamlined operations.
Help article for next steps for Hosts after a booking: https://help.hostshare.co/en/articles/10203548-booking-next-steps-host
"Next Steps" for Guests:
- Confirm Reservation Details:Encourages guests to contact the host as soon as possible to confirm booking details.
- Host Response Waiting Period:Advises guests to wait for the host’s confirmation before proceeding with further travel plans.
- Support Options:Information on how to contact support if booking discrepancies occur or if they don’t hear back from the host.
Guest Next Steps and help article: https://help.hostshare.co/en/articles/10203638-booking-next-steps-guest
Why This Matters:
The introduction of "Next Steps" in our notifications is aimed at enhancing the clarity and efficiency of communication between hosts and guests. This feature provides both parties with clear, actionable tasks that need to be completed following a booking, which helps prevent common post-booking issues and improves overall satisfaction with the Hostshare experience.
Check out the new "Next Steps" in your next booking notification and experience a more guided and streamlined booking process!
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New Special Offer Flow 💸 and Recent Improvements
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Great News from Hostshare: We've Enhanced Our Special Offers!
We're excited to let you know that we've been working hard behind the scenes to enhance the special offers available to you on Hostshare. Our latest update introduces a new special offer flow, designed to provide you with even more value as you engage with our platform.
What’s New:
New Special Offer Available:
- We've launched a new special offer that's now live!
- Users now receive a special offer for 24 hours immediately after adding their first listing. This offer prompts users to either finish their listing setup or explore other properties.
- After completing their listing, the call-to-action (CTA) modal updates to encourage them to activate their subscription.
- A persistent banner now displays at the top of the user interface, featuring a countdown timer for active offers, ensuring users are aware of the limited time left to take advantage of the discounts.
Bug Fixes:
UI and Usability Fixes:
- Resolved an error triggered by clicking on the "coming soon" modal.
- Addressed an issue where users were incorrectly shown that all key details were completed, yet were blocked from going live.
- Implemented fixes for several login UI bugs and enhanced the overall user interface.
- Improved map performance with temporary adjustments pending a more comprehensive update.
Admin and Listing Corrections:
- Corrected the count display in the Listed (Not Approved) tab on the admin side.
- Fixed a pricing flow bug where listings approved but not live were incorrectly charged the full membership price—now, all users go through the same promotional flow.
- Rectified an issue where listings were incorrectly marked as "ready to go live" when they were actually denied.
- Repaired a few broken links across the app to ensure smoother navigation and information access.
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Critical Bug Fixes and System Enhancements
Addressing Key Issues and Enhancing System Reliability
Hostshare is dedicated to continuously improving our platform. This release focuses on addressing critical bugs and enhancing system functionality to ensure a seamless experience for both hosts and guests.
Bug Fixes:
- Expired ID Verification Issue:Resolved a bug where expired ID verifications were incorrectly reappearing. Completed verifications will no longer be overridden in the database.
- Visibility of Listings on Travel Page:Fixed an issue where listings that are live but not approved were mistakenly shown as available. These listings will now correctly display as "coming soon."
- Admin Listing Navigation Error:Corrected the issue where clicking the title of a listing in the admin panel redirected to the host listing page instead of the admin side listing details.
- Calendar Timezone Consistency:Implemented a hotfix to ensure that calendar availability always reflects the listing's timezone, enhancing accuracy across different regions.
- Incorrect Nightly Rate from HC Integration:Addressed a bug in the Hospitable Connect integration where the nightly rates pulled were incorrect.
- Double Cleaning Fee Error:Fixed an issue where the maximum cleaning fee was being set to double the intended amount.
- Inconsistent Booking Payouts:Investigated and fixed reports of delays and inconsistencies in booking payouts to ensure they are processed on time.
- Failed Booking Payouts:Fixed an issue with booking payouts that failed and required manual intervention through Stripe, yet the booking did not appear for the host or on the payout page.
- Special Offer Discrepancy:Fixed a bug where a user did not receive a special offer due to an incorrect
- Special Offer API Changes:Fixed a bug that wasn't giving users an extended special offer deal.
- Missing Notifications for Bookings:Fixed an issue where some bookings would not send a notificaiton so we made a fail-safe solution for it to try the notification again if there is a failure of some sort.
- Export Calendar Sync Issues:Fixed an issue with listings that supposedly synced an exported with a PMS but it was not showing as synced on our end.
- Hospitable Connect Calendar Sync Issues:Fixed an issue with HC listings that was removing availability blocks inadvertently when syncing with airbnb.
New Features:
- Live (Not Approved) Tab in Admin Listings:Introduced a new tab on the admin listings page to specifically manage listings that are live but not yet approved, improving oversight and management.
Forward Look:
These updates and fixes are part of our ongoing effort to refine Hostshare’s operations and enhance user engagement. Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify and address issues quickly, ensuring a better platform for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with Hostshare. We are committed to resolving these issues and implementing enhancements that significantly improve your experience.
Important Updates: Improved Tooltips and User Interface Fixes
Clarity Enhancements:
- We've updated the text upon onboarding to provide clearer information, helping new users understand the process and benefits more effectively.
- A new question mark icon has been added next to the cleaning fee on booking pages. This tooltip now includes a link to a helpful article, offering instant explanations about fee calculations.
- Existing tooltips that detail cleaning, protection, and processing fees now include links to relevant articles, providing users with immediate access to detailed information.
Usability Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where navigating back and forth between the payments and payouts tabs caused errors. This fix ensures a smoother experience when managing financial details.
- Addressed a bug on the login page where entering an incorrect password redirected users to re-enter their email each time. Users will now remain on the password entry page to try again, streamlining the login process.
- Fixed an issue on mobile menus that were making it confusing when choosing the account level pages so we adjusted the urls to make it more intuative and the keep the user in the correct environment.
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Explore Hostshare on the Go with Our New Mobile App!
We're thrilled to introduce the Hostshare mobile app, now available as a Progressive Web App (PWA)! This soft launch marks the beginning of a more flexible and accessible way to interact with Hostshare, directly from your mobile device.
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Benefits of the Hostshare Mobile App:
- Instant Access:Download Hostshare directly to your phone for quick and easy access, bypassing traditional app stores.
- Enhanced Experience:Enjoy an interface optimized for mobile that provides a smoother and faster user experience.
- Stay Updated:The app will enable future features such as push notifications and offline access, keeping you connected with important updates and opportunities.
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What’s in This Soft Release?
- During this soft phase, we are actively refining our UI/UX to ensure that when we fully launch, it provides an unparalleled user experience. We are keen to gather your feedback during this period to make necessary improvements.
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How to Download:
- Visit the Hostshare website on your mobile device.
- Go to the menu and scroll down to "Get the Hostshare App".
- Follow the prompts to "Add to Home Screen" for easy and permanent access.
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Unlock a Lifetime of Opportunities with Hostshare's Refer a Host Program!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new
Refer a Host Program
, designed to reward our dedicated community for helping us grow! Starting today, you can participate and earn incredible rewards.
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How It Works:
- Referral Goal:Successfully refer 3 hosts to unlock afree lifetime membershipat Hostshare.
- Track Your Progress:You can monitor every step of your referrals’ journey, from their sign-up and listing creation to going live and their first membership payment.
- Successful Referrals:A referral counts as successful once the new host goes live and pays for their first-year membership.
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Getting Started is Easy:
- Custom Landing Page:Share a custom link that leads to a beautifully designed landing page. This is your unique referral link.
- Stay Informed:Follow the progress of each referral in real time, and see how close you are to unlocking your reward.
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Read the Full Details:
- Program Terms:Refer a Host Lifetime Membership Terms
- Terms for Invited Hosts:Referred Host Award Terms and Conditions
This is more than just a referral program—it’s a way to build a stronger community and ensure everyone can benefit from being a part of Hostshare. Start referring today and take a step towards a lifetime of free membership!
Thank you for being a valued part of our community. Let’s grow together!
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Start Referring Now:
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