Top tips for getting rentals on Tooleo
Thanks for hosting your tools and equipment on Tooleo! Now, let's get you some rentals... As a host on Tooleo, it's not as simple as just uploading a photo. To get rentals there are a few tips to get the gears moving.
1. Get the word out
As a new service, we are doing our best to get the word out about Tooleo, but you can help! After your listing(s) are live on Tooleo, help us get the word out by telling your friends, social media connections, and people in your area.
Post your listing(s) to your social accounts and to groups on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, etc.
Look for local home repair groups online and let them know that you have tools and equipment to rent. As a host you are helping other people to power their projects. If you are hesitant to promote your listing(s), think of what you are doing as a community service--you are helping more people to complete their projects!
2. Offer your tips and assistance
Many renters are looking for advice and tips on their project. As a tool owner, you might have experience you can lend along with your tools. Mention this in your profile on Tooleo.
One of the joys of renting your tools and equipment to others is connecting to neighbors to help them complete their project. Your advice is helpful.
3. Take quality listing photos
Great photos of your tools take a little more time, but will help you get more rentals.
Make sure you include several good, well lit photos of your tools and equipment with a neutral background, like a blank wall, a concrete floor or a landscape. Tool photos cluttered with other tools don't show your tools as well. Take a few seconds to wipe your tools down so that they are clean.
4. Build trust with your profile
Your profile on Tooleo should help build trust with the renter. Make sure you have a good profile photo where your face is visible and include in your bio a few personal details, like why you are choosing to be a host, and your experience with the tools and equipment. Mention your approach to maintaining your tools and safety.