how I get FREE airbnb stays | user generated content creator vlog [+ content creator Q&A!]

[@daradoes]

Omg more of these! Loveddd this and so happy you shared and took us bts with you 😁 I have my first collab pending and I’m like uhhhhh I don’t *really* know what I’m doing lol. So this helped

[@chaptersofelena]

Oooh congrats on your first collab, so exciting!! I haven't been doing this much lately, but I hope to pick it back up eventually :)

[@angelaentera]

frrr i love this !!

[@lauren.tamayo]

I loved getting to watch the content creation Q&A and found it super interesting! I'll be honest I've never heard UGC. Now to watch your travel content creation vlog! Also I loved your editing in this video ❤

[@chaptersofelena]

Thank you! Glad you liked it 😊

[@jessicathomas5]

Love your videos!

[@chaptersofelena]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@daradoes]

Now the fact that you toured the place and posted a link here on your KZbin should have been paid. But I get it when you’re just starting out! when pitching, how many nights’ stay would you usually ask for vs what agree to?

[@chaptersofelena]

Yeah, this video wasn't part of what I offered them, I more so just did it for fun & for myself, but like you said, it's a starting point :) I generally ask for at least 2 nights as that gives me one full day for content creation. For hotels I've done 1 night, but that's because I just had to shoot one room vs a whole house!

[@toni_yvette]

Do you have contracts with these airbnb? What do you do in the booking process to ensure the airbnb owner holds their end of the deal? Do they just rent out to you through airbnb app at no charge?

[@chaptersofelena]

I didn't use contracts for these as it's just an exchange, but I did have a contract when I worked with a hotel that was actually paying me money. We don't go through the app for booking, just discuss the dates & details over email. I also always confirm a few days before going to make sure we're still on the same page & they're ready for me!

[@toni_yvette]

@@chaptersofelena ok. Thank you so much for this information and for this video! ❤️

[@chaptersofelena]

@@toni_yvette you're so welcome! :)

[@sharonamadi8656]

Hi! What tripod/lighting are you using?

[@chaptersofelena]

No lighting setup, just the natural daylight! This is the tripod I use: amzn.to/3TpfS1h **its an affiliate link

[@sharonamadi8656]

@@chaptersofelena Thank you!

[@avarnyabangera]

How to approach airbnbs for ugc as airbnb has lot of restrictions. If they don’t have IG or anything. No emails nothing. So can you help us with us?

[@chaptersofelena]

I wouldn't approach them through the airbnb app itself because your account can get reported & shut down that way. I'd also only pitch to those who have IG, as there is less value you can offer if they're not already on social media. I'd DM them there & ask for their email to continue the conversation. I believe I talk more about these details in the Q&A section of this video! :)

[@avarnyabangera]

@@chaptersofelena yes, I did check your video! It was really helpful. It would be great if you could post more videos on travel UGC.

[@angelinasmith8398]

How long is the typical stay and how do you find their instagram?

[@chaptersofelena]

I usually ask to stay for 2 nights. For their IG, sometimes it's in their listing, or they have a specific name for their property. If that doesn't work, I'll get creative and search for things like area+airbnb or area+cabin etc. Sometimes I just can't find one, so I'll move on to another place.

[@gabiajando]

Do you pitch on Instagram if you can’t find the contact or continue the conversation through email ?

[@chaptersofelena]

I will often reach out on IG first but then get their email to continue the conversation that way :)

[@made-by-marie]

This was so helpful, thank you. I’ve got my first UGC Airbnb coming up so this was perfect. Im going over to follow you on IG now 🤎😊

[@chaptersofelena]

That's awesome, congrats on landing your first airbnb!! So glad you found this helpful :)