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LobbyPMS: Packed With Features Yet Low On Cost

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There are numerous options when it comes to operating a hostel but one must-have is a PMS.

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Courtney Loechl
PMS, property management system, Hostel Software

Free (and Cheap) Productivity Tools for Hostels

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I wanted to share a few productivity tools that I've used that might be useful at some hostels. Here's the list:

Thunderbird

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Josh
Hostel Software, Internet and Technology

Twitter Tip: What is Framejacking and Why is It Bad?

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Framejacking refers to sending someone a link that hijacks the destination website with an HTML frame. The two most common ways that links are framejacked are with ow.ly (Hootsuite) and su.pr (Stumbleupon). Framejacking is considered annoying by many Twitter users -- here's why:

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Josh
Internet and Technology, Hostel Software

St Christopher's Inns Launch World’s First Live Dorm Cam in London

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St Christopher Inns Launch World First Live Dorm Cam in London wi fi

St Christopher's Inns have installed a live webcam in the 14 bed dormitory of their London Bridge hostel – The Village.

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Josh
Hostel Software, Hostels in the News

How to Use Google Analytics to Find Out What Languages Your Potential Guests Speak

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Google Analytics Visitor Identification How to Look Up Visitors Potential Guests Browser Languages

Many hostel websites are only created in one or two languages. A hostel is a business that caters to international guests that speak many different languages.

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Josh
Hostel Software, Internet and Technology, Website Analytics

How to Add a Dynamic Skype Button to Your Website

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How To Add Skype Button To Website

Skype is a free program that many travelers use to make free or cheap phone calls over the Internet. If you want backpackers to be able to call your front desk for free from Skype at Internet cafes, you can put a Skype button on your Web site.

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Josh
Hostel Software, Internet and Technology, Marketing Online

Web Hosting

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There are many hosting companies out there and it's hard to know which one to choose.

I've used many Web hosting companies over the years and wanted to offer a few suggestions here.

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Josh
Internet and Technology, Hostel Software
 
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