So now “Pay to Play” has hit PS.
This is a dreary development!
So, out of curiousity, I took a look…
photo shoot 12,900 to 13,300 monthly searchers Minimum bid: $900
HOLY WOW, BATMAN!!
I would’ve been upset at $90, but $900 OR MORE!! is out of control!
I couldn’t bid $900 ( or more!!) even if I wanted to!! PER MONTH!
Hey! I think its a great idea, and a great tool for marketing insuring your listing is up top ! are you sure it says 900$ minimum , mine started at 90$ and I bid 100$ if yours is at 900$ there is some one out bidding you and they have that dough!
If Peerspace is going to sell an ad product, it really needs to come with analytics. I need to know what I’m getting for my money—how many times my listing appeared in searches, how many profile views I received, and how those numbers compare to when I’m not running an ad.
Right now, I can’t target long-tail keywords like “pool” or “bohemian,” and there doesn’t seem to be an auction process—it looks like everything is being managed manually. On top of that, there’s no guarantee of impressions or clicks. I’d happily pay per profile view, but that option isn’t available.
It feels like the approach here was, what if we just took money from our hosts and did the bare minimum of development—just enough to rig search results and push paying hosts to the top? That’s disappointing, especially when hosts are investing in creating great experiences for guests. If there’s going to be an ad product, it should be transparent, data-driven, and actually helpful for hosts.
Hi everyone, jumping in here from the Peerspace team! We really appreciate all the feedback and questions about the new Promoted by Host feature, and we want to provide a bit more clarity on how the program works, why we’re testing it, and where it’s headed.
First and foremost, this is a limited beta program currently being piloted in select markets, and participation is completely optional. The program was developed based on feedback from hosts looking for additional ways to showcase their spaces—particularly newly opened ones.
For full details on how the program works, including eligibility requirements and our selection process (which isn’t solely based on bid amount), we encourage you to check out our Support Center FAQ article:
“What is a ‘Promoted by Host’ listing?”
We also hear your feedback for more robust analytics, and we agree it’s important. This is an early-stage test, and your feedback is incredibly valuable as we work to refine the experience and ensure it delivers meaningful results for hosts.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We’re committed to making this program a valuable tool for our host community. If you have specific questions after reviewing the FAQ, our Support Team is always happy to help!