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Common mistakes to avoid when creating a guide
Learn from others' mistakes to avoid repeating them. Here are the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
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Even the best creators make mistakes at first. Here are the ones that cost the most in terms of sales and reputation. Check our guide on how to write a great guide to avoid these pitfalls.
The 10 most common mistakes
- 1Setting the price too high from the start
- 2Neglecting the first 3 spots (free preview)
- 3Including spots you haven't personally tested
- 4Using low-quality photos
- 5Forgetting practical info (exact address, hours)
- 6Not responding to buyer questions
- 7Copying content from other sources
- 8Creating an unrealistically long guide
- 9Never updating your content
- 10Ignoring buyer feedback and reviews
How to avoid them
- Start with an accessible price and increase with reviews
- Pay special attention to your first 3 spots
- Only recommend what you've tested yourself
- Invest time in beautiful photos
- Verify each address and schedule
- Respond quickly to questions
- Create 100% original content
- Stay realistic about what can be done in a day
- Update regularly
- Use feedback to improve
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The most common pitfalls
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Best practices
What the best creators do
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