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What is a profile photo Airbnb?

Strong profiles include: At least 50 words about you, why you joined, or anything else you think others would like to know. A profile photo that shows your face so others can recognize you when you arrive as a guest, or host a stay or experience.



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Your Airbnb profile picture should be clear and inviting. Many people use pictures of landscapes, cartoons, characters, etc. as their profile photo, but this is a practice that you should try to avoid. Instead, it is recommended that you use your photo as your profile picture.

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Guest profile photos aren't displayed until after a booking is confirmed and can be removed at any time. Your photo is your choice, but make sure it follows our Content Policy, as this photo may be shown to other users across Airbnb – like on your listing if you're a Host.

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Your profile picture is important for making a good first impression. It shows up on your listing in search results, where it introduces you to guests interested in places like yours. When guests tap or click on your photo, they're sent to your profile to learn more about you.

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Upload the right resolution: Use photos that are at least 1024px x 683px. When in doubt, a bigger photo is better. Show off unique amenities: Guests love to stay in spaces with character, so call attention to details like a fireplace, artwork, or backyard barbeque.

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Views and Bookings Airbnb also provide you with granular reporting data on the number of views your listing has received over the last month as well as on any given day that has passed. You can gain these insights by logging into Airbnb and going to Progress > Views.

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If a host asks for a profile photo, we'll prompt guests to upload one to their Airbnb profile before they can request to book that host's particular listing; however, the photo will not be presented to the host until after the booking is confirmed.

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Offering unique amenities particularly helps Airbnb listings stand out. For example, you could provide breakfast items or beach towels and chairs. In some areas, something as simple as offering free parking could be a big deal. Convince guests that they couldn't possibly stay anywhere else—including a local hotel room.

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Helps you get more bookings When you stand out from the crowd of other listings around you, your listing will automatically increase your number of bookings. Airbnb data shows that listings with professionally taken photographs have on average 24% more bookings than listings without.

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The first photo is called the cover photo (# 1 below). This is the image that appears in Airbnb search results. It can be either a photo or a video.

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Airbnb allows travelers to see up to 100 photos for a listing, but that doesn't mean you should upload so many. You should prioritize quality over quantity. It's better to have ten high-quality pictures that make your Airbnb stand out than 50 blurred images of your rental.

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We'd hate to see you go, but if you've decided to leave Airbnb, you have a couple of options. You can temporarily deactivate your account, which allows you to reactivate it later, or you can permanently delete it. To submit a request for either one, visit Manage your data from a web browser or from the Airbnb app.

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Although, you are still permitted to open multiple active Airbnb accounts. Take note, it is not advised especially if you have one or two properties and promoting to the same type of guests.

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