1. Budget level
There is no single amount considered a “perfect” budget because each Rate Connect campaign is different.
To set the right budget for you, use the special slider tool to follow our personalized budget recommendation.
Budget recommendations are based on an assessment of factors that will influence your campaign, such as the characteristics of your property, the competition in your selected markets, and the number of clicks your campaign will likely receive as a result.
Once you’ve set your initial campaign budget, you have the flexibility to adjust individual budgets at any time. Making small adjustments to your budget will allow you to perform more efficiently and improve your return on investment, with no risk of overspending.
Tip: Start your Rate Connect campaign by activating the three recommended markets during setup.
2. Budget duration
Your Rate Connect budget should be sufficient to keep your campaign active for the full month.
Why is this important? Generating more direct bookings to create sustainable revenue for your business requires a long-term approach.
This means that your Rate Connect campaign should remain active for the full month, every month. When you do, you'll be able to improve your ability to attract travelers to your booking page and ensure they book with you directly.
Remember: Rate Connect budgets are automatically renewed on a monthly basis.
3. Insufficient budgets
If your Rate Connect budget is used up before the end of the month, your official website rate will no longer be shown on your trivago hotel profile. If travelers aren't able to see your direct rate you'll likely miss out on direct bookings.
This is why it’s important to keep a close eye on your Rate Connect budget, especially during the first few months of your campaign.
How to: Adjust your budget
1. Navigate to your budgeting page by clicking the “Budgets” tab in Rate Connect.
- Select a market, then click edit (1)
- Drag the slider tool to indicate your maximum monthly investment (2)
(Budget recommendation indicators are provided to assist you) - Click on Confirm to complete the process (3)