Quick and dirty, tactical direct booking site for under $200?

Building your own direct booking website doesn’t have to cost thousands — in this episode of the Vacation Home Help Podcast, John Andrew breaks down exactly how to launch a clean, functional, revenue-generating direct booking site for under $200.

You’ll learn step-by-step how to:

• Choose and connect a domain name (GoDaddy, Google Domains, etc.)
• Add an availability calendar with an iCal or PMS widget
• Embed your booking engine and inquiry buttons
• Use ChatGPT or Gemini to generate high-converting copy
• Upload your best photos and build a gallery
• Add contact forms, discount opt-ins, and protect yourself with guest agreements
• Take payments ...