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Hi people, I need some feedback and want to make some changes around here. 1) Time of the Weekly Zoom Q&A Calls. I think after the last few calls, I've been told to move the times to earlier as most people cannot do 4 pm on Sundays. So I am thinking of either 11 am or 12 pm on Sunday? What do you think? 2) The Skool Platform, do you like it? Shall we move back to Discord? Do you feel like this platform is good? laggy? like it or no? 3) What else can we do or provide to add value?

Airbnb’s search algorithm has evolved again; if you are not keeping up, you are falling behind. In 2025, artificial intelligence will drive search rankings, guest experiences, and booking behaviour. No two guests will see the same results anymore. Personalisation is more advanced than ever, and for hosts, this means that optimising listings with artificial intelligence in mind is no longer an option. It is essential. Here is what you need to know to stay ahead. Artificial Intelligence Now Determines Search Rankings Airbnb’s search algorithm no longer operates on simple ranking factors such as reviews or pricing alone. Instead, it is an artificial intelligence-powered system that tailors results in real-time based on each guest’s behaviour, travel history, and browsing habits. How Airbnb Uses Artificial Intelligence to Rank Listings • User and Listing Categorisation: Artificial intelligence maps properties into “interest clusters” and matches them to guests based on previous behaviour. • Journey Ranker Model: A predictive ranking system that refines results based on guest interactions, including clicks, wishlist saves, and past bookings. • Adaptive Learning: The algorithm adjusts in real-time. If a guest consistently clicks on waterfront properties but ignores city apartments, it will prioritise similar listings. • Flexible Search Boundaries: The system expands the search radius when inventory is low instead of displaying no availability. A guest who regularly books properties with a hot tub but never selects shared accommodation will see fewer shared listings, even if they do not apply that filter manually. Personalised Search Results Have Reached a New Level The search results one person sees differ from another’s, even if they search in the same location. Airbnb now prioritises: • Behavioural Cues: Past searches, click-through rates, and time spent viewing a listing. • Contextual Data: Travel dates, group size, and even device type, as mobile users tend to prefer shorter descriptions.

I have a questions, how do you boost your direct bookings? I have done a lot of things, - did an email campaign where I sent emails to all the construction companies carrying out around my area. - I called all of them up to introduce myself - I have contacted my near hospital, they have added me to their list - Colleges - Did groundwork to all the construction sites around my area and gave them my flyers - Told all my family, friends and network widely - I post on my Instagram, Facebook and TikTok weekly - I have listed my property on 30 different platforms What else should be doing? Help. The only platform that I could think could lead me to direct bookings is LinkedIn but o do not know how I should go about it. I have a business page but haven’t poster.

Not strictly SA, but this is business related and where everything is heading to 1. Google is becoming unusable. Once you get used to real deep research (Grok, Perplexity, etc.), Google feels stuck in 2012. 2. The cost of starting a business has collapsed. What used to take a team now takes an API key and a few good social posts. You used to need 1,000 customers to break even—now you need 10. OutSauced in 2024 was proof of that. 3. Creators are turning into holding companies. The ones who understand distribution, audience-building, and multiple revenue streams will own the next decade. It’s still early. 4. LLM SEO is going to be massive. The businesses that determine how to get cited by AI models will print money. 5. Buying businesses is a ridiculous opportunity. The number of people who are tired of running a business is insane. I don't see enough people talking about it. 6. AI is still web-first, but mobile-first AI is the real opportunity. The same way we built the first mobile-first hospitality websites, someone will build the first AI-native consumer apps. 7. Every product launch needs video. I watch great features die on landing pages while quick screen recordings drive thousands of signups. Social feeds have spoken. 8. What used to take millions in VC now takes a few prompts and a well-placed tweet. The speed of execution right now is crazy. 9. Knowing when to pivot is an art. Launching something high-quality has never been easier, but the real skill is knowing when to double down or switch lanes. 10. University is becoming more useless by the day. Everything is being rewritten in real time. If any of my kids show interest, I will encourage them to build and create something rather than sit in classrooms when they are over 18. 11. Someone needs to build the app store for AI agents. Companies will browse and hire pre-trained, specialized AI like we download apps today. 12. The best moat in this new world? Owning distribution. You win if a big player can outspend you but can’t reach your audience.