{"id":12568,"date":"2025-05-12T16:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T05:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/blog\/?p=12568"},"modified":"2025-05-19T09:30:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T23:00:13","slug":"listing-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/listing-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Listing Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Welcome to Vennu!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve put together this short checklist to help you hit the ground running as a Vennu Host\u2014and to give you a quick look at what Guests typically expect.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-center\" style=\"\"><h3 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-center grve-h3\"><span>Getting Started<\/span><\/h3><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>1. Set up your account<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When creating your Vennu account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Use a role-based email address <\/strong>(like <i>bookings@yourvenue.com<\/i>) to protect your privacy and make it easier to hand over the account when you\u2019re on leave or change roles.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Add a mobile number <\/strong>for emergency or after-hours contact. This number will be visible to confirmed Guests only.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Include your ABN and bank details<\/strong> so you can receive payments directly to your nominated account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfa5 Watch:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/news\/video-signing-up-with-vennu\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to sign up with Vennu<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>2. Create a listing<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your listing complete, clear, and compelling. Be sure to include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different types of events your space is perfect for.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What people love about it\u2014whether it\u2019s the view, the cozy layout, or the location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little history\u2014what makes your space unique?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate location info, including suburb, nearby attractions, and surroundings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Don\u2019t forget to use checkboxes to highlight the events you host, available amenities, and a bit about your organisation and mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfa5 Watch:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/news\/video-how-to-list-a-space-on-vennu\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to list a space on Vennu<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>3. Set your price<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests often decide based on price, so do a quick comparison with similar spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a base price (hourly or daily, excluding GST).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a simple cleaning fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include optional extras like AV equipment or furniture hire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer discounts for community members, repeat bookings, or long-term hires.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>4. Upload your photos<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Great photos attract great bookings!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add bright, clear photos that show off your space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include different angles and room setups to help guests visualise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcf8 Need help?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-listing-with-photos\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make the most of your listing with photos<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>5. Set up your calendar<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Add your regular opening hours so guests can see when your space is available. This cuts down on back-and-forth and makes booking easier.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>6. Upload your terms<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Be sure to attach your venue\u2019s terms and conditions, including your cancellation policy, to each listing. This helps manage expectations from the start.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-hr \" style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"><div class=\"grve-line-divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-center\" style=\"\"><h3 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-center grve-h3\"><span>Next Steps<\/span><\/h3><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>Integrate Vennu with your website and socials<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Make it easy for people to book your space directly from your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram (via Linktree)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 Learn more:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/blog\/how-to-post-and-integrate-vennu-on-social-media\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to post and integrate Vennu on social media<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>Be Responsive<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reply promptly to inquiries and booking requests. Fast replies = happy guests and a strong reputation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-slogan grve-align-left\" style=\"\"><h4 class=\"grve-slogan-title grve-align-left grve-h4\"><span>Stay Up To Date<\/span><\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your email address current.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vennu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your address book so you don\u2019t miss messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add extra team members to your account if others help manage bookings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<div class=\"grve-element grve-hr \" style=\"padding-top: 15px;\"><div class=\"grve-line-divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us know if you\u2019d like help updating your listing or sharing your venue on social media\u2014we\u2019re here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"grve-element grve-gallery grve-isotope grve-with-gap\" style=\"\" data-columns=\"3\" data-columns-tablet-landscape=\"2\" data-columns-tablet-portrait=\"2\" data-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-layout=\"fitRows\" data-gutter-size=\"40\">  <div class=\"grve-isotope-container\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/468-pcyc-southern-highlands-sports-hall\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-90\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/dsc03541-600x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"PCYC Southern Highlands Sports Hall\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">PCYC Southern Highlands Sports Hall<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Sports Hall is suitable for a range of activities &#8211; from childrens&#8217; birthday parties to indoor sports &#8211; think basketball, badminton, soccer, volleyball and yes, you guessed it &#8211; America&#8217;s fastest growing sport, pickleball! Equipment is provided and Activity Supervisor available on request &#8211; unless of course YOU are the supervisor looking for the perfect space to host your own classes!<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/466-the-pantha-way\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-90\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/thepanthaway-7-1-600x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"The Pantha Way\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">The Pantha Way<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Pantha Way is also the perfect space for running your own yoga classes, workshops, trainings and experiences, including spiritual experiences and gatherings, women&#8217;s\/men&#8217;s circles, moon ceremonies movement experiences like dance or music, with yoga props available for hire, its a one stop shop for all things of a conscious living.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/469-chifley-square-business-and-event-centre\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-90\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/dsc03204-1-600x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Chifley Square Business &amp; Event Centre\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Chifley Square Business &#038; Event Centre<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">Business NSW is proud to present our state-of-the-art venue, Chifley Square Business &#038; Event Centre.\n\nConveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD at 8 Chifley Square (next door to 52 Martin Place), and designed with flexibility in mind, Chifley Business &#038; Event Centre offers a sophisticated space that caters to meetings, conferences, seminars, webinars, corporate trainings and even galas and product launches. Hybrid events can be seamlessly accommodated and various seating configurations for up to 175 guests facilitated.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div>  <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Welcome to Vennu! [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We\u2019ve put together this short checklist to help you hit the ground running as a Vennu Host\u2014and to give you a quick look at what Guests typically expect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]When creating your Vennu account: Use a role-based email address [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":50833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[211,214],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hosts","category-howto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12568\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}