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27 December 2023 | 3 replies
Make sure you are talking to them in clear language they will understand, not industry jargon.Do some competitive research to find out what your competitors are doing on their websites.
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7 October 2013 | 12 replies
However during a recent trip to Australia we experienced a gas water heating unit that also required coins for the wash that needs hot/warm water.Now if only we could get water meters that required a monthly credit card swipe for the tenants water supply:)
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8 May 2021 | 2 replies
Have you ever converted a small apartment complex's laundry to a digital paid system like some sort of mag swipe or even like an apple-pay type of input?
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15 November 2021 | 21 replies
Your major competitor for STR will be hotel rooms (in my area ~15k in metro area / 3k+ within a two mile radius of our STRs).
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28 October 2023 | 55 replies
I think they realized people were booking less with them because, to offset the cost of paying for a free night their rates were usually higher than competitors
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27 October 2023 | 16 replies
I was offered to invest into Unison's competitor.
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24 November 2022 | 28 replies
Believe me that is SEO 000 (not even SEO 101)Now, lets go to Competitor Research.
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20 December 2022 | 5 replies
It looks like you've started a competitor according to your signature so..... just figured I'd point that out.
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26 March 2023 | 47 replies
If 50 competitors results in a lower monthly payment that I would have with 2 offers, I would rather buy with the lower payment.
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21 December 2023 | 15 replies
**Monitor Competitor Pricing:** Keep an eye on competitors' pricing strategies to ensure your rates remain competitive without undervaluing your property.Remember, it's essential to strike a balance between maximizing revenue and offering value to guests during the holiday season.