The Discounts feature in Wander Sites empowers property managers to create and manage custom promotional codes for their direct booking websites. This tool is a powerful lever for driving conversions, rewarding repeat guests, and executing targeted marketing campaigns to gain booking traction.
Key Capabilities
Customization: Create unique promo codes using either fixed dollar amounts or percentage-based deductions.
Control: Set specific usage limits and expiration dates to maintain your property's pricing health.
Targeting: Apply discounts across your entire portfolio or restrict them to specific listings.
Transparency: All applied discounts appear as clear line items on guest invoices and are trackable within your host dashboard.
How to Set Up a Discount
Follow these steps to launch a new promotional campaign:
Access the Dashboard: Log in to your Wander Sites Host Dashboard at app.wander.com and navigate to the Discounts section located in the left-hand navigation menu.
Create Discount: Click the Create Discount button in the top right corner. Enter a name for internal tracking (e.g., Welcome Code) and a unique promo code for guest use (e.g., WELCOME50 or SUMMER2026).
Choose Type and Value: Select your preferred discount structure by choosing between a Percentage Off or a Fixed Amount, then enter the corresponding numerical value.
Configuration Rules:
Properties: Decide if the discount should apply to All properties (which will automatically include any listings you add in the future) or select Specific properties.
Availability: Define the timeframe for the promotion.
Discount Start: Choose to activate the code immediately or schedule it for a specific future date.
Discount End: Set the code to remain active "Until manually disabled" or choose a specific expiration date.
Limits: Control your revenue impact by restricting redemptions:
One use per guest: Prevents repeat use by the same guest.
Total number: Sets a hard cap on the total number of times the code can be redeemed across all guests.
Activate: Review your settings for accuracy and click Create Discount to make the promo code live on your checkout page.
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The Guest Experience
When a guest reaches the checkout page on your Wander Sites website:
They enter the promo code into the designated discount field.
The system validates the code in real-time and applies the deduction.
The updated total and the specific discount line item are immediately visible on the invoice.
Important Technical Notes
No Stacking: Guests cannot combine multiple promo codes for a single reservation.
Platform Scope: These discounts are strictly for your Wander Sites direct booking page and do not apply to bookings made on wander.com or other third-party platforms.
Cancellations: If a booking using a discount is cancelled, the redemption count for that specific code is automatically reversed.
Visibility: Note that inactive properties may still appear in the property selection dropdown when configuring rules.
Best Practices for Promotional Campaigns
Use Case | Example Code | Strategy |
Welcome Offer | WELCOME10 | Encourage first-time bookings with a 10% discount. |
Seasonal Promo | SUMMER2026 | Use fixed amounts (e.g., $150 off) to drive demand during peak seasons. |
Repeat Guests | COMEBACK | Reward loyalty with a 15% discount for returning visitors. |
Email Campaigns | VIP50 | Create exclusive codes for your subscriber list to track campaign ROI. |