Your direct booking site is made up of structured sections that display your content and properties. While the layout is defined by your selected template, you can control what content appears in each section.
This article explains how site content works and where to manage each section.
How Site Content Works
Your site includes a combination of:
Standard sections (always included)
Optional sections (shown when content is added)
Automatically generated content (pulled from your properties)
Most content is managed either:
In the site editor, or
In the property settings
Site editor view displaying homepage sections like hero banner, property listings, and footer
Access Your Site Content
To manage your site content:
Go to Direct Bookings → Websites
Select your site
Use the available sections (e.g., Overview, Properties, etc.) to make updates
Homepage Sections
Your homepage typically includes:
Hero Section
Displays a main image, slideshow, or video
Includes your site title and subtitle
To update:
Go to Overview
Add or remove images or video
Update text content
Footer and About Us Section
Displays business details and social links
Appears on all pages
To update:
Go to Overview
Add footer content and social links
Property Listings
Displays all enabled properties
Order can be customized
To update:
Go to Properties
Enable/disable listings
Reorder properties
Property Page Content
Property pages use content from your property details.
This includes:
Descriptions
Amenities
Photos
House rules
To update this content:
Go to Properties
Select a property
Open the Details tab
Update the relevant sections
Changes will automatically reflect on your site.
Automatically Managed Sections
Some sections are generated and cannot be edited directly.
These may include:
Reviews display
Booking flow and availability
Certain layout elements
Some sections cannot be removed or customized and will appear even if no content is added.
Optional Sections
Some sections only appear when content is provided, such as:
Social links
Hero images or videos
Footer details
If no content is added, these sections may be hidden.
Important Limitations
Site layout and structure are controlled by your selected template and cannot be fully customized.
Sections cannot be rearranged freely
Some sections cannot be removed
Content fields may vary depending on your site type
Important Things to Know
Site content is managed across both the site editor and property settings
Changes are saved and applied automatically
Property content updates reflect across your site and listings
Some sections are fixed and controlled by Hospitable