Embeddable booking widget that drives direct traffic without OTAs
Remote workers building booking platforms for hospitality face high customer acquisition costs from expensive OTA integrations and low conversion rates.
DirectBookly provides indie devs with a customizable booking widget that embeds on hospitality sites and gets listed in our SEO-optimized directory, slashing CAC by 80%. It handles payments and calendars directly, bypassing expensive OTA commissions. Conversions soar with one-click bookings and trust badges.
Remote workers (indie developers or small teams) building booking platforms for the hospitality industry
Built-in directory syndication exposes your clients' listings to organic search traffic immediately
friendly
Drag-and-drop widget for booking calendars and payments
Auto-lists client properties in searchable hospitality directory
Seamless direct payments without OTA cuts
Integrates with Google Calendar or iCal
Tracks bookings, views, and conversion rates
White-label widget with client logos and colors
Automated confirmations and reminders
Test widget variations for higher conversions
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| name | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| location | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| property_id | uuid | No |
| start_date | timestamp | No |
| end_date | timestamp | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/propertiesCreate new property listing
/api/bookingsProcess new booking
/api/analyticsFetch dashboard metrics
/api/directorySearch public properties
10 bookings/mo
500 bookings/mo
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 5% | $75 | $900 |
| Month 6 | 400 | 8% | $960 | $11,520 |
Embed our widget, list in our directory, and watch organic traffic convert at 3x rates.
Post in Indie Hackers and r/SaaS about beta access for hospitality builders; DM 10 devs from Product Hunt hospitality launches; Offer free Pro tier for case studies in exchange for feedback.
Enterprise features
Expensive, complex setup
Indie-focused, instant directory traffic
Multi-channel
No built-in acquisition
Free organic directory
Directory network effects: more listings attract more searchers, boosting all users
Post-OTA fee hikes and indie hospitality boom make direct bookings essential
Low adoption of directories
Seed with free listings and SEO
Widget embed issues
Use iframe + React components
Success: 5 express interest
Success: 2 upgrade to paid
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