Hosting experiences

Become a host

• Why should I apply to become a host?
• Who can become a Withlocals host?
• How do I apply to become a Withlocals host?
• What services does Withlocals offer me as a host?
• Does offering my experiences on Withlocals mean working for Withlocals?

Withlocals Profile

• New profile - Hosting hours
• New profile - Expertise
• New profile - Languages
• New profile - Licenses
• New profile - Transport mode
• How do I access and fill my Withlocals profile?

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Using the Withlocals platform

• What is buffer time?
• How do I manage my availability on Withlocals?
• Cut-off time and same day availabillity
• How can I set my hosting hours?
• How can I get notified about new bookings in my Withlocals account?
• How do I synchronize my Withlocals bookings with my personal calendar?

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Booking related questions

• What happens if my guests are not able to attend the experience?
• My guests want to reschedule their booking
• What are the different reservation statuses?
• How do I receive bookings?
• How do I contact my guests?
• Need to reschedule or cancel your booking?

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Payment related questions

• When do I get paid for the experience I offer?
• What is the Withlocals fee?
• How does invoicing work?
• Do I have to pay taxes on my earnings?
• Will there be an additional fee for receiving money through Paypal or bank transfer?
• I had extra expenses while providing services to my guests, what do I do?

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Cancellation policy

• Cancellation policy for hosts

Review related questions

• How does the review system work?
• How do guests leave reviews?
• Where I can see my reviews?
• How to get awesome reviews?
• How do I get reviews for partner bookings?
• What happens if I get a negative review?

Safety

• Withlocals Hygiene Policy - COVID-19
• Update from Withlocals about the Coronavirus
• Coronavirus information and policy for hosts
• I have a safety concern

Withlocals Products & Experiences

• Are Withlocals experiences always private?
• Withlocals Originals
• Host Offers
• Withlocals Live
• Withlocals Your Way
• Reporting changes on a Withlocals Originals experience

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Personalized Offers

• How do I create a personalized offer?
• How do I set a price for a personalized offer?
• For how long is a personalized offer valid?
• Is a personalized experience always private?

Creating a new offer?

• When will my host offer be reviewed?
• What should be included in the description of my offer?
• How do I determine the pricing of my offer?
• How can I take awesome photos for my experience?
• How to boost your sales with Instant Confirmation?
• Tips & tricks on how to create a successful offer!

Sustainability & Withlocals

• Be an example
• Inform your guests
• Promote the respect and understanding of other cultures
• Support local businesses
• Choosing responsible transportation mode
• Child Welfare Policy & Guidelines

Withlocals Live

• Important update about the review status for your Withlocals LIVE submissions!
• How can I offer a Withlocals Live experience?
• What kind of Withlocals Live experiences can I offer?
• How to use Google Meet for Live experiences?
• How do I get bookings for my Withlocals Live experience?
• What if I have technical problems during my LIVE experience?

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Withlocals Webinars

• Kickstart your Withlocals experience
• Webinar: Being a Withlocals host
• Webinar: Pimp your Withlocals profile!
• Webinar: Becoming an amazing Tour Manager
• Webinar: Boost your online exposure: Learn to promote your host profile using Social Media!
• Webinar: Upselling via the WL platform

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