*New* Website Builder

Welcome to Smoobu—your all-in-one solution for effortlessly managing and growing your vacation rental business! With Smoobu, creating a stunning, professional website has never been easier. Ready to wow your guests and boost your bookings? Let’s dive in!

In this guide, you will find out how to:

1. Navigate to the Website Builder
2. Enter info on Smoobu - Basics tab
3. Enter info on Smoobu - Accommodations tab
4. Using the editor - Your sites' pages
5. Using the editor - Enhancing your website
   • • Layers
     • Theme (fonts, color scheme, button styles, etc.)
     • Pages (delete, re-order, duplicate, etc.)
     • Widgets (click-to-call button, social media, photos, etc)
     • SEO and settings (Custom HTML/JavaScript, Google Tags, Google Analytics, Languages)
6. Footer
7. Final Steps
   • Previewing your site
   • Publishing your site
   • Setting prices and configuring your Booking Engine  

Step by Step

1) Navigate to the Website Builder

• • Head over to Essentials and click on Website Builder.

2) Entering information on Smoobu - Basics Tab:

• • Create a catchy Heading for your Booking Engine—this could be your property name or brand.

  • Upload your Logo for your Booking Engine - Give your site a personalized and professional touch.

Click Save when done.

3) Entering information on Smoobu - Accommodations Tab:

a) Start by choosing which properties to showcase by checking or unchecking them at the left.

b) Add your property details - Click Details and Photos 

• Marketing Title: Create a catchy title to grab attention.
• Address: Fill in your property’s address.

• Rooms and beds: Fill in the max number of guests, size of your property, number of rooms and and bedrooms.
• Price per Night: Provide a price to set expectations for potential guests.

• Description: Write a compelling description that sells your property.
• Amenities (e.g., pool, Wi-Fi): Check off key amenities (e.g., pool, Wi-Fi) to entice potential guest

• Lastly, add information such as Other things to note, Neighborhood info, and info on Getting around.

Click Save when done.

 

4) Your website's pages

a) Click Preview in Smoobu to go to the editor

b) Navigate your site’s Pages - Use the dropdown menu in the top-left to navigate between pages

1. Home: Your website's landing page

1. • • Change the Background Image: Click on the image, then go to Design > Background Image.

2.  
   • You can tweak or remove optional sections like the YouTube video, Testimonials, and FAQs.
   • Add your Logo to the top-left corner.

Please note: Some widgets are marked as View Only. The content for these is updated on Smoobu. You may remove these widgets if you wish.

2. Properties: Gives an overview of your properties.

3. Book Now: Displays real-time availability for easy booking.

4. About Us: Provides information about you (the host).

5. Contact: Section where visitors and guests can find the necessary information to get in touch with the you. This can include a contact form, your email address, phone number, physical address, and social media links.

6. Property Details: Provides detailed information, including a map and amenities.

7. Privacy Policy: Explains how you collect, use, store, and protect personal information from your website visitors guests

8. Cancellation Policy: Outlines the terms and conditions under which a guest can cancel a booking,  including any applicable fees, timeframes, and refund eligibility.

9. Terms and Conditions: A set of rules and guidelines that define the legal relationship between a you and its users, outlining the rights, responsibilities, and limitations for both parties 

10. House Rules: Guidelines and expectations set by a property owner or host that guests must follow during their stay to ensure safety, respect, and proper use of the space.

 

5) Enhancing your site

On the left Editor Panel, you will find the following tools to enhance your site. They include:

a) Layers

• Layers panel provides a hierarchical view of your site page’s elements, allowing you to easily navigate and manage complex structures.
• By clicking a layer, it will highlight the portion on the page

 

b) Theme

• • Choose a color scheme that matches your brand.

  • Change fonts

  • Customize button styles to improve user engagement.

  • Adjust images and backgrounds for a professional look.

c) Pages

• • Rearrange pages by clicking and dragging on the three dots

  • Rename, duplicate or delete pages by clicking on three dots

d) Widgets - Add widgets for:

• • • Click-to-call button

    • Photos and Photo galleries

    • Social media icons (click Share)

    • Maps
    • And more!

 

e) SEO and Settings

• Add a Favicon to strengthen your brand identity.
• Enter a Google Tracking ID for Google Analytics and a conversion tag 
• Activate a Cookie Notification for your site 
• Add your own custom HTML/​JavaScript 
• Enable multiple languages by clicking Add a language. Your content will be automatically translated. You will have a language selector at the top of your editor.

6) Footer 

At the bottom of your site is the footer, where you can display your logo, email, address, and links to other pages on your site.

 

7) Final Steps

a) Preview Your Site - Click Preview to see how your website looks on desktop, mobile, and tablet.

b) Publish Your Site - Once satisfied, click Publish to make your website live.

c) Need to set pricing or configure your Booking Engine?

• • For pricing, visit the Pricing tab in Smoobu. Here is a guide: Prices: synchronize rates including Price and Minimum length of stay 🎥

  • For Booking Engine settings (e.g., payment methods, discounts, extra guest fees), go to Configuration > Booking Engine. Here is a guide: Booking System set up

 

Need Help?

If you need assistance, you can:

• Search the editor for quick tips by clicking the magnifying glass. 

• Access our Help Center for detailed guides by clicking the ? 

• Open a ticket from your Smoobu dashboard, and our support team will be happy to help.