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How to change username of my Houfy website?

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  • Go to website builder and click Manage on the website you wanted to add a dropdown menu
  • Select Preferences from the left menu
  • Change Website domain username

Note: (. , / are not allowed)

How to change username of my Houfy website?


How to delete a website created using website builder?

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  • Go to website builder and click Manage on the website you wanted to delete.
  • Select Preferences from the left menu and scroll down to Remove this website
  • Click Remove this website and confirm to remove the website.

How to add a favicon for my website?

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  • Go to website builder and click Manage on the website you wanted to add a dropdown menu
  • Select Pages from the left menu and click Edit on any page
  • Click on Design settings and click on Favicon
  • Add your favicon by click Select image or dradding favicon image into the section.

Note: Please try to upload Square size favicon.

Remove Houfy branding from my website

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  • Go to website builder and click Manage on the website you wanted to add a dropdown menu
  • Select Preferences from the left menu
  • Scroll down to Remove Houfy Branding on the website and select Remove Houfy from the footer

How to add additional pages to my website?

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  • Manage website > Navigation
  • Select pages from the left menu
  • Click on Add page , enter page title and description.
  • Click Save to add the page.
  • Now you can edit the page, add page to the navigation
  • You can sections to the page like Text, Image, custom html, Slideshow, blog posts, etc

How to change the view for photos on my website?

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  • Go to website builder and select the website to manage.
  • Select pages from the left menu
  • Select the page you want to edit and click Edit
  • Click on the Photos section and change photo layout to Thumbnails

Add meta tags to my website

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You can add any additional meta tags and overwrite the default meta tags for your website.

To add meta tags for the entire website on all the pages, please follow the below steps:

  • Website builder > Preferences > Scroll down to meta tags
  • Add meta tags as per your need, and click outside to save them.
Add meta tags to my website


To add meta tags for the specific page of your website, please follow the below steps:

  • Website builder > Select the page and click on Settings of the page
  • Add meta tags as per your need, and click outside to save them.
Add meta tags to my website


How do I add social media links to my Houfy website?

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To add social media links to your website, please follow the instructions below:

  • Select the website you want to edit and click on Pages from left menu
  • Edit any page and click on design settings at the bottom of the left menu
  • Click on Social media and enter various social media links
  • Once added the social media links will be shown on your website at footer
How do I add social media links to my Houfy website?


How to add spacer to my website page?

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  • Manage website > Pages
  • Edit the page
  • Click on the Add section and select Spacer.
  • You can change a few settings like margin, border width, and border style.
How to add spacer to my website page?


How to change the color of the read more button on my website?

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To change the color of the read more button on your website, please follow the below steps:

  • Manage website > Select Design settings from the left menu
  • Click on Colors > Change color for Actions(Read more)
How to change the color of the read more button on my website?


How to change the size of the menu items on my website?

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To change size of menu items on your website, please follow below steps:

Manage website > Select Design settings from the left menu

Click on Fonts & Sizes > Change size for Menu Items

How to change the size of the menu items on my website?


How to create a dropdown menu on my website?

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  • Go to website builder and click Manage on the website you wanted to add a dropdown menu
  • Select Navigation from the left menu and click Main menu to add a dropdown to main menu list
  • Edit existing menu item or Add menu item, select dropdown to Yes
  • Add child menu to the dropdown, enter name of child menu, select page, and select link target. Click Save to save the changes.
How to create a dropdown menu on my website?


I have problems connecting my domain to my new Houfy website

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To properly connect your domain to your Houfy website follow these instructions below. Please make sure to exactly follow these steps:

A record settings

The A record specifies the IP addresses from IPv4 (internet protocol version 4) corresponding to your domain and its subdomains. By default this is your site IP address with us. If you want to edit an A record so that part of your site points to another server, you need to know the IPv4 address of this server and insert it in the corresponding field.

A-Record: Give the Houfy IP-Address: 52.38.84.108

Make sure you only point to Houfy and not any other IP-Addresses

CNAME record settings

The CNAME record specifies redirects from your domain’s subdomains to other domains/subdomains. A valid domain/host should be provided as a destination for the CNAME record as it does not accept IP addresses.

  • Enter www in the name section (DO NOT Add anything else)
  • Enter your domain name.com in the resolves to section.
  • Click on create

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How to change the default listing of my website?

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To change the default listing of my website, please follow below steps.

  • Go to website builder and select the website to manage.
  • Select Preferences from the left menu
  • Scroll down to Listings associated with this website and click on Edit.
  • Click on Make as default
How to change the default listing of my website?


How to allow instant book on my website?

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Please follow below steps to allow instant book on your website.

  • Go to website builder > Select the website
  • Go to preferences
  • Scroll down to "Allow instant book on my website" and select Instant book from the option.

How to show 12 months calendar on my website?

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  • Go to website builder
  • Select the page and section.
  • Change Visible number of months on the calendar page to 12 months.
How to show 12 months calendar on my website?



How to center text on my website?

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To center text on your website, please follow below steps:

  • Go to website builder > Manage website
  • Edit the page and click on text section.
  • Change alignment to "Center" or "Left"



How to change the listing(s) associated with the website?

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  • Click on plus on desktop(Right menu > Plus on mobile) and select website builder
  • Go to Preferences and scroll down to listings associated with the website
  • Click on Edit and associate to link listing with the website
  • Click on Edit and dis-associate to un-link listing with the website.

Note: You must have at least 1 listing associated with the website.

How to remove the refundable reservations option for your guests?

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The refundable reservations option can only be removed from Houfy created websites, our premium plan. To remove this option, please follow the steps below:

  • Go to website builder and click Manage on the website you wanted to remove the option.
  • Go to preferences from the left menu
  • Scroll down to Remove Refundable reservations option on checkout page
  • Select the remove option

How do I remove a listed property from Houfy website builder?

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To remove one of your listings from website builder follow these steps below:

Go to the website builder section by clicking on the + on the menu bar. Select > Website Builder

  • Select the website you want to edit
  • Select preferences on the left menu
  • Go to listings associated with this website and select the listing(s) you want to remove

To remove listings from the featured listings section.

  • Select the website you want to edit
  • Go to pages and Click on edit on the Home page
  • Click on the Featured listings section, then add or remove items.


How to add some text to checkout page on my website?

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To add a section/text to checkout page, please follow below steps

  • click on the +, select website builder
  • Select the website you would like to edit
  • Click Edit on the checkout page
  • Click Add section and add a text section
  • Edit text for the section

This should show the text on your website's checkout page.

Create a website with Houfy's website builder

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To create a website powered by Houfy please follow the below instructions:

  1. Click plus menu > Website builder
  2. Click on single/multi vacation rental website based on your need.
Create a website with Houfy's website builder

3. Enter the business name or website name and click continue.

Create a website with Houfy's website builder

4. Select listing(s) associated with the website and click continue.

Create a website with Houfy's website builder
Done. Your website will be created within a few seconds.

Now you can do below things:

  • Select the template for the website
  • Connect your domain to the website
  • Edit pages or sections
  • Edit colors or font



Houfy website builder templates

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This post explains about website builder's template feature.

Website builder provides different layout changes to start building your website.

Currently, there are 5 templates:

Houfy template (Default template): This template has a similar view as a single page view listing.

Template 1: Search in the middle of the slider or mage image. This is a multi-page template.

Template 2: Search at the bottom of the slider or mage image. This is a multi-page template.

Template 3: Menus below the logo on the separate line. Search at the bottom of the slide or main image. This is a multi-page template.

Template 4: Slider or main image is full screen with search in the middle. This is a multi-page template.

To choose a different template:

  1. Go to website builder -> Manage
  2. On the left, you can see a list of the available templates. Click "Install" to choose the template.


Edit listing related data on my website

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To edit overview(listing summary)

  • Go to website builder and select the website to manage.
  • Select pages from the left menu
Edit listing related data on my website
  • Select the page you want to edit and click Edit
  • Click on the section to edit


Edit listing related data on my website
  • Click the edit button and edit the content of the section.


Edit listing related data on my website


Change the default listing of my website

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To change the default listing on your website please follow below steps.

  • Plus menu > Manage website
  • Go to pages > Click on settings of any page
  • Go to listing data > Change default listing
Change the default listing of my website



Changing the color of your website business name

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You can easily change the colors on your Houfy website by following the instructions below.

To change the color of your website business name:

  • Manage website > Pages
  • Edit any page
  • Click on design settings > Colors > Business name
  • Change color > Save
Changing the color of your website business name


How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

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Start creating a website by logging in and clicking on the + icon.
How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

Once a template has been selected click on "Pages" on the left menu

How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

Click on Home and edit

How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

Click on Header

How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

Scroll down and click on Design Settings

How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

Click on Font or Colors and save changes..

How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

How to delete image from slideshow at website?

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  • Go to website builder and select the website you want to edit.
  • Click on pages from left navigation and Click on Edit for the page which has slideshow in it.
  • Click on slideshow to open slides.
  • Select slideshow image which you want to delete, click Remove this slide to remove the slideshow image.




Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!

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Are you looking for an easy and reliable way to build a top-notch website for your vacation rental business? Get started today and see just how easy building a lasting online presence can be.

Having your own professional website will give you a competitive edge over other vacation-rental businesses, helping you attract more potential guests and instill confidence in their booking decisions. Show them that you’re serious about your business with a Houfy website!

No coding skills or prior experience are needed with our user-friendly interface. Houfy makes building a website easier than ever; you can get up and running in mere minutes. Our professionally designed templates offer an array of customizable options, allowing you to create a unique website tailored to reflect your rental brand’s style and flair. With Houfy, you get all the features necessary to design the perfect website.

How does this work?

Log in > Click on + > Select Website Builder (For completed and verified Houfy listings only!)

We have created a system where any update you make on your Houfy listing(s), including pricing/calendar/pictures/text/guides, will instantly update your Houfy connected website XYZ-rentals.com.

Sample for one property: https://www.tinytikiretrohideaway.com

Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!
Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!
TINY TIKI RETRO HIDEAWAY
With a combination of spectacular view and luxury camping, the "Tiny Tiki Retro Hideaway" is a unique glamping experience. Relax and retreat on a sandstone mesa, where nobody will find you at this extraordinary get away. Our 1954 vintage retro-tiny-house-on-wheels, furnished patio, and a shady gazebo offer an unforgettable highlight of your travels.
https://www.tinytikiretrohideaway.com

Sample for Multiple properties: https://www.bed.ninja

Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!
Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!
bed.ninja
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https://www.bed.ninja

You have the option to stay the owner of the domain if you chose so and we can link our program to your domain. - for more info.

Add Google tag or any other analytics to Houfy website

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This post explains how to add script and HTML provided by analytics, tag manager, etc. to your Houfy website

We are taking an example of Google tag manager here.

Add Google tag or any other analytics to Houfy website

1. Insert script:

  • Copy the script code(section 1) snippet as instructed in the install Tag Manager box.
  • Go to website preferences > Javsascript code
  • Click "Add Javascript"
  • Past the code as "Inline javascript"
  • Remove script tags at the start and end as it's inline script. The final code should be something like the below screenshot.
Add Google tag or any other analytics to Houfy website


2. Insert the NoScript tag into the body:

  • Copy the script code(section 2) snippet as instructed in the install Tag Manager box.
  • Go to website preferences > Custom HTML
  • Past the code
Add Google tag or any other analytics to Houfy website

Congratulations, you have added Google Tag Manager to your website.

How to remove a connected domain from the website?

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  • Go to website builder and select the website you want to edit.
  • Click on domains from the left navigation and Click on the Trash icon for the domain that you want to remove.
  • Click on "Remove" to confirm the removal of the domain.

Additionally, you can remove/change the A record of your domain at your domain provider to remove it completely.

Submit your website to google search console

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To submit your website created by Houfy website builder, please follow the below steps:

  1. Go to Google search console and click add property
  2. Choose the URL prefix method and enter the www version of your website. For ex. www.test.com
Submit your website to google search console

3. Choose the HTML tag method and copy the HTML tag.

Submit your website to google search console

4. Go to website builder on Houfy, select your website, and go to website preferences. Enter copied meta tag in the meta tags section.

Submit your website to google search console

5. Once done click on verify in the Google search console. This property gets added to your Google account and submitted to Google.

Houfy generates robots.txt and sitemaps for all connected domains automatically.

You can find it at www.yourdomainname.com/robots.txt



Add a page to my website menu

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To add created page to the website menu, please follow the below steps:

  • Manage website > Navigation
  • Select navigation from the left menu
  • Click add a new item, type the menu name, select the associated page, and click save.
Add a page to my website menu




How do I add another property in Houfy website builder?

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To add another property in website builder, please follow these steps below:

Go to the website builder section by clicking on the + on the menu bar. Select > Website Builder

  1. Select your website you want to edit
  2. Select preferences on the left menu
  3. Go to listings associated with this website and add the listing(s)

You can also add the listing to the featured listings section.


How to add posts or collections to my website

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You can create posts and collections on Houfy and add them to your website's page.

To add a post or collection to the "Blog post" section

  • Manage website > Edit the page you have added a section "Blog posts"
  • Click add story/Collection
  • Select the story or collection and click add


How to add posts or collections to my website


How to remove the read more button on my website

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To remove the read more button at a text section on your website, please follow the below steps:

  • Manage website > Pages
  • Edit the page
  • Click on the section > Change setting to hide long text with read more button
How to remove the read more button on my website


How do I remove or add sections from website builder?

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Log in and click on the +, select website builder

Select the website you would like to edit

How do I remove or add sections from website builder?

Select pages in the menu and select the page you want to change

How do I remove or add sections from website builder?

Select one of the items on the left menu you would like to remove

How do I remove or add sections from website builder?

Click remove

How do I remove or add sections from website builder?

Or: to add a section: Scroll down in the left menu and select "add section"

How do I remove or add sections from website builder?

Select a section you would like to add:

How do I remove or add sections from website builder?

Click add:

How do I remove or add sections from website builder?


Remove a section from my website

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  • Click on plus on desktop(Right menu > Plus on mobile) and select website builder
  • Go to Pages and select the page to edit
  • Select the section
  • Click "Delete section" and confirm delete
Remove a section from my website



Website domain setup guide

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Connecting your own domain to Houfy website builder

To connect your domain to Houfy website builder you will need to follow the guide below. In the example below, we are taking your-domain.com as a test domain you wanted to connect. You need to make changes as per your domain name

Before you begin

You need to have the following information

  • Your login information for your third-party domain provider account(e.g Godaddy, Google domains, Amazon Route53, etc)
  • The Houfy IP address 52.38.84.108

Step 1: Change your DNS records in your third-party domain provider account

  1. On your domain provider’s website, log in to your account.
  2. Find the DNS settings or domain management area.
  3. Change the following records:
    1. Point the A record to the Houfy IP address 52.38.84.108
    2. Point the CNAME record with the name www to your-domain.com
  4. Save your changes

You can have only one A record associated with a domain. If your domain is already associated with an A record, make changes to it and point to Houfy IP address 52.38.84.108

Note: Domain changes may take time from few minutes to 24hours depending on your registar. Lowering the Time to Live (TTL) value of your domain can help your domain update faster. Contact your third-party domain provider for suggestions and instructions on how to change your TTL.

Step 2: Connect your domain to Houfy on the website builder

  1. Edit your website and select domains from the left navigation
  2. Click Connect existing domain.
  3. Enter your domain, such as your-domain.com, and then click Next
  4. To confirm that your domain is connected to your Houfy website, click Verify connection.

Your domain connection will get verified if your domain DNS changes are correct. Once all is done it will show as connected and your domain is live and ready to use.

Example DNS record modification at your domain provider:

Below are the example DNS records that you need to modify at your DNS provider. In this example we have made DNS record for the domain hou4y.com, you should use your own domain instead.

1. A record:

Name - hou4y.com

Value - 52.38.84.108

Website domain setup guide

2. CNAME record:

Name - www.hou4y.com

Value - hou4y.com

Website domain setup guide

Note: Please use your own domain name.

If your domain has AAAA record, please remove it.

If you have multiple A records, you need to remove other A records and keep only A record with Houfy's IP address: 52.38.84.108

Domain verification at Google Search Console with Houfy website builder

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How to verify domain ownership at Google search console with Houfy website builder

To make your website searchable on google you need to submit it to Google search console. Please review the steps below explaining the process to submit your website to Google search console.

  1. Visit Google Search Console - https://search.google.com/search-console and click on the add property button.
Domain verification at Google Search Console with Houfy website builder

Once you click on Add property, it will show the popup in the picture below.

2. Choose the URL prefix method for the domain verification. Enter the complete URL of your Houfy website or the custom domain. (incl. https)

Domain verification at Google Search Console with Houfy website builder

3. Click the continue button to proceed to verify ownership(see pic below). Choose first method HTML tag as the method for the verification.

Domain verification at Google Search Console with Houfy website builder

4. Copy the meta tags for the popup. Go to website builder on Houfy. Preferences -> Meta tags -> Enter the copied tag.

Domain verification at Google Search Console with Houfy website builder

5. Once meta tags are saved, click on verify at Google Search Console.

Domain verification at Google Search Console with Houfy website builder



Add javascript code to Houfy website

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This article explains how to add javascript code to your Houfy website

  1. Click plus -> Manage website
  2. Preferences
  3. Javascript code
  4. Add your javascript code along with script tags.

Example:

Add javascript code to Houfy website


Add javascript code to Houfy website


Embed youtube video to website

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This post explains how to embed a youtube video into your Houfy website

  1. Select the page you want to add a YouTube video.
  2. Click add section -> Select custom HTML
  3. In the custom HTML add the code of your youtube embed
  4. On your YouTube video click share and then click on embed and then copy the code.
Embed youtube video to website

Note: Your YouTube embed source(src) is different from your YouTube video URL

Embed youtube video to website


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