What portal commissions add up to
Enter your own figures and see what comes out. This is an example calculation, not a forecast.
Commission paid to portals per year
€13,500commission that would not go to a portal €1,350
one-off plus 12 months of running costs, net€8,448
Depending on how many book direct
- 5% €675
- 10% €1,350
- 20% €2,700
- 30% €4,050
- 40% €5,400
What this calculation can – and can’t – tell you
There’s no reliable way to predict how many guests will book directly later on. A new website won’t be found overnight. Google visibility, recommendations, returning guests and a newsletter all take time. The calculation shows what the commission might add up to with a higher share of direct bookings.
Prices are provisional starting prices, excluding VAT. The actual work depends on your business and the languages you need.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a cookie banner?
Not for the analytics: it works without cookies and stores nothing in the browser. Whether a banner is needed also depends on other services on the website. I plan the site to avoid those services where possible. The legal text should still be checked by a lawyer.
Who owns the website, domain and data?
The website, domain and booking data remain yours. If you like, I can provide your data in a common format at any time.
What does running it cost?
Monthly running costs start at €49. With booking, they start at €89; the Complete package starts at €129. This includes hosting, maintenance and analytics. There is no commission on bookings made through your site.
How many bookings come direct through the website?
I can’t promise a number in advance. A new website needs time to be found. Google, recommendations, returning guests and a newsletter can help over time. The dashboard lets you see which direct bookings came through those channels.
Can I change texts myself?
Yes. You can update text and photos yourself through a simple interface. I can help with structural changes.
Does it work alongside Booking and Airbnb?
Yes, you can keep using both. Calendar sync is not included by default, but can be added. We can discuss how portal bookings should appear in the dashboard.
Which languages are there?
Two languages are included. You choose which ones. More can be added; the translated copy will also need to be prepared.
What happens to my old site?
We’ll look together at what’s worth keeping from your current site. When switching over, I’ll set up redirects so existing Google results don’t lead to dead ends.
Tell me about your business
What’s already working well on your website, and what would you like to change? Just drop me a line. I reply in German, English or Spanish.