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I want to add a newly listed property to my website domain page and delete an older one.

Go the website builder section at 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 or remove the listings

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Edit listing related data on my website

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


Add a page to my website menu

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




Changing the color of your website business name

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 add posts or collections to my website

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

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


Change the default listing of my website

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



Create a website with Houfy's website builder

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

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.


How to edit colors and font on Houfy website builder

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 do I remove or add sections from website builder?

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

  • 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



Domain verification at Google Search Console with Houfy website builder

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



Website domain setup guide

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.

Add javascript code to Houfy website

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

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
Embed youtube video to website

Note: Your youtube embed source(src) is different from your youtube video url

To get a youtube embed source: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ + "video id"

Are you looking for an easy and reliable way to build a top-notch website for your vacation rental business? Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!

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! Get started today and see just how easy building a lasting online presence can be.

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

Are you looking for an easy and reliable way to build a top-notch website for your vacation rental business? Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!
Are you looking for an easy and reliable way to build a top-notch website for your vacation rental business? 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

Are you looking for an easy and reliable way to build a top-notch website for your vacation rental business? Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!
Are you looking for an easy and reliable way to build a top-notch website for your vacation rental business? Say hello to Houfy, the world’s simplest website builder for vacation rentals!
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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.

Pricing: this will be reasonable and decided sometime in 2023.

Thanks T & S

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