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Learn how to sync calendars, prevent double bookings, use combined iCal exports, add direct bookings, and maximize your rental income. Expert guides written for hosts.

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How to add an availability calendar to your WordPress vacation rental website

WordPress-specific setup guide for embedding a live RentalBeam availability calendar with iCal sync and a Custom HTML block.

April 15, 2026Read More
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How to add an availability calendar to your Wix vacation rental website

Wix-specific setup guide for embedding a live RentalBeam availability calendar with the recommended iframe workflow.

April 15, 2026Read More
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How to add an availability calendar to your Squarespace vacation rental website

Squarespace-specific setup guide for embedding a live RentalBeam availability calendar with a simple Code Block flow.

April 15, 2026Read More
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How to accept direct bookings from your vacation rental website

Step-by-step guide to launch a direct booking engine with synced availability, optional pricing, seasonal rules, and commission-free booking requests.

March 7, 2026Read More
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How to show availability on your vacation rental website

Learn how to embed a live availability calendar on your website so guests instantly see open dates, then scale to combined exports and easier sync management.

March 7, 2026Read More
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What is iCal and how does it work for vacation rentals?

Simple host-friendly explanation of iCal feeds, combined exports, and how they keep website availability synced across channels.

March 7, 2026Read More
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How to show your Airbnb calendar on your website

Connect your Airbnb iCal feed to your website and show real-time availability automatically. Works with VRBO, Booking.com, and any iCal-compatible platform, with an upgrade path to combined export URLs.

February 14, 2026Read More

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