Get more direct bookings for less.
Start saving money on expensive Booking fees and eyewatering SEO and Google-Ads cost. We make your accommodation visible where it counts!
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Our mission is to get your property more direct bookings and reduce your advertising cost. Join BookBetterDirect in less then 5 minutes. Set it and forget it. We do all the hard work for you.
We're here to help you!
- Increase Direct Bookings [incl. last minute bookings]
- Reduce Commission fees
- Sky-Rocket your Conversion Rate
- Reduce advertisement cost
- Eliminate brandjacking
- Raise visibility on Search and OTAs
- Attract New Guests
- Increase Trust [With the official BBD Trustmark]
- Become more Independent
- Get Support from a Global Platform
Do any of the following statements sound like you?
Your outnumbered 📊 on Google Search, with third-parties dominating the search results.
You’re tired 😴 that your accommodation’s name is constantly being used as clickbait 🐟❗
You feel trapped 🕸️ in a cycle of high commissions 💰, misleading advertising 🚫, and lack of control 🎮 on platforms like Booking*com.
Your accommodation is outbid 💸 and outranked 📉, despite spending eye-watering 😢 amounts on SEO and ads, only to find your hotel’s name used against you?
You’re struggling 😩 with constant third-party advertising 📢, and the painful realization that guests only see your direct booking advantages 🎁 on your official website?
You’re frustrated 😤 by the unsettling trust 🤝 guests still place in big third-party platforms over your direct hotel bookings?
If so, you came to the right place. 🎯
How it works
An extra web page for Search Engines
2 is better than 1. Guests are overwhelmed with offers for your property. Your BookBetterDirect webpage, increases your presence and supports your Accommodation in ALL search engines.
- Just like major Booking Platforms, we optimize your BookBetterDirect web page* for search engines
- SEO and Speech optimized (soon for ChatGPT)
- Rank higher with two way linking. Link back from your website to your page on BookBetterDirect
Show Your Direct Deals on Booking.com & Co.
With the 👉 browser extension Guest will see a pop up with your official website link and your special direct booking deals on the big online booking platforms. Imagine the money you can save on booking commissions 🙂
- Direct Link from Booking, Tripadvisor, Expedia (more to come)
- Travellers instantly sees your direct booking incentives
- No more doubt for your Guests why they should book direct
Travellers save days searching for direct hotel links, phone numbers, prices and deals.
Stand out in Google
Travellers will find your official property listing prominently displayed in Google search results with our 👉 browser extension. No more confusion. We’ll showcase your accommodation. Imagine the money you can save on advertising 🙂
- Prominent button to your official website
- Google Ads clearly highlighted
- Your Official website is clearly marked
- Extra block to promote your website
Gain Trust with the official 100% Guarantee Badge™
Guests still trust OTAs more. The BookBetterDirect Badge is the official trustmark for our members. It helps you increase trust, decrease website abandonment, and boost direct bookings.
- Build Trust with an Independent International Certification
- Asures Guests they make the right decission by Booking Direct
- Have an easy Best Price / Best Deal 100% Guarantee Policy in place.
You're listed on a Global Platform that cares!
Your Direct Deals promoted on the BBD platform worldwide across the internet without boundries. Guests will know exactly why they should book direct!
- Clear concise overview: No more confusion what exactly you are offering for guest who want to book direct.
- No distractions. No links or recommendations for other accommodations.
- Only you and your Direct Booking Benefits and a direct link from BBD to your website.
Creating the future of Direct Bookings™
- ChatGPT, Gemini, Bing, Claude, etc.
- We've got you covered! We aim to represent you on all Generative AI platforms as an independent host.
- Contact us to find out more how we see the future.
With AI on the verge of becoming mainstream, the battle to dominate this new technology has already started behind the scenes in the travel industry.
This is your unique opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting new technology and gain a massive edge over your competitors.
Some of our members:
What Hosts are Saying!
Literally doubling Astergut's visibility!
Thanks to the BBD browser extension, travellers can now scroll straight to our official listing, bypassing all the advertising. The extra website block on the right is also a great help to increase our visibility."
The pop-up on Booking*com is just magic! Finally having the opportunity to convince guests there and then why they should book directly with us.
Your Membership Benefits
The BookBetterDirect Alliance offers its members a unique opportunity to promote their direct booking advantages and obtain unprecedented exposure.
By joining BookBetterDirect, you not only gain global brand recognition, boost your marketing power, increase booking productivity, and boost your profitability in the long-run; it also helps you to achieve the best possible return on your investment.
Get more direct bookings for less!
Hotels❤️love Book Better Direct. Here's why.
Brigitta
@Pension-Appartments Norike
Who doesn’t want more direct bookings? This is a great solution. Especially to promote last-minute availability. We are happy to be one of the first to join.
Marc
@GM-embassysuite
A single hotel can only do so much to get more direct bookings. Only when we build a strong alliance, we stand a chance to stop the increasing power of OTAs.
Linda
@Avada
We love it. This is a unique new channel that gives us the opportunity to convince travellers to book directly with us while they are searching on Online Booking Platforms.
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FAQ's
Direct booking incentives attract more guests to your official website, reduce commissions paid to third-party platforms, and allow you to have more control over the booking experience.
Offering perks like discounts, free upgrades, or exclusive amenities can enhance guest loyalty and encourage direct bookings. Download our E-book with 10 Direct Booking Incentives that simply work in 2023.
Utilizing SEO strategies, optimizing your website, and using tools like our browser extension can prominently display your official property listing in search results.
Promoting direct bookings through incentives, listing on international platforms that support direct bookings, and using trustmarks like the Best-Price-Guarantee Badge can reduce reliance on high-commission platforms.
Make sure that on your official website you advertise clear and transparent pricing with Best Price Guarantee and awesome direct booking incentives. Combine that with tools like our browser extension which showcases direct booking deals on OTAs, and you can easily counter misleading third-party advertising.
SEO helps your logging rank higher in organic search results, bridging the gap between third-party links and your official website, and reducing the costs for ads and visibility.
Displaying official trustmarks, offering direct booking advantages, and engaging with guests through platforms like ChatGPT can build trust and encourage direct bookings.
Offering exclusive deals and incentives for direct bookings can reduce reliance on platforms with high cancellation rates and enhance guest commitment.
Tools like our browser extension can display your direct booking incentives on major online booking platforms, ensuring guests see the advantages early in their search.