📌 This article answers the following questions:
- How do I activate and set up my Elloha website?
- How do I choose my website template and customise the colours?
- How do I activate the booking engine, widgets and gift vouchers on my website?
- How do I preview my website on a mobile device before publishing it?
Why is this important?
These days, the vast majority of travellers book their holidays online. Having your own website allows you to:
Take back control: reduce your reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) and avoid commission charges.
Reassure your guests: a professional website featuring your own photos and contact details builds trust.
Express your identity: tell the story of your accommodation and highlight your unique selling points.
Follow the step-by-step guide
Step 1: Access your website settings
Follow these steps to access your website’s customisation interface:
In the side menu, click on Website.
Click on the ‘Template Selection’ tab.
This interface allows you to build and configure the appearance of your website.
Step 2: Choose your website template
Select the layout that will serve as the basis for creating your website.
Browse the list of available templates in the interface.
Click on the template that matches the visual identity of your website.
The template defines the menu structure and the overall design of your pages.
You’ll be able to customise the text, photos and colours once the template has been confirmed.
Step 3: Set up your website’s general information
Fill in the basic settings to define your site’s visual identity and contact details.
Identity and language: enter your trading name, your business activity and the site’s main language.
Multilingual: add foreign-language versions to translate your content if you cater for an international clientele.
Offer titles: choose the term that best suits your business (e.g. rooms, holiday cottages, accommodation) to ensure a consistent presentation.
Images and contact details: manage the display of your logo, favicon, profile photo and contact details.
Integrate your tracking tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel or additional scripts).
💡 Tip: adding a logo and a professional profile photo helps to reassure your customers and strengthen your establishment’s identity.
Step 4: Customise your website’s colours and fonts
Configure the visual appearance of your site to match your accommodation’s brand identity.
Select a predefined colour scheme from those on offer.
Or customise the following elements:
Links and buttons
Text and headings
Page backgrounds
Promotion display
Fonts: Set the fonts for your headings and text.
Confirmation: Click Apply to save your changes.
💡 Tip: The result is displayed immediately, allowing you to check how it looks before finalising your settings.
Step 5: Activate and configure your website’s widgets
Select the features you wish to include on your website by enabling the relevant widgets:
Booking engine: to enable direct online bookings.
Availability calendar: to display your schedule in real time.
Customer reviews: to share feedback from your guests.
Gift cards and vouchers: to offer gift vouchers for sale.
Newsletter sign-up: to collect your visitors’ contact details.
💡 Tip: Enabling these widgets allows you to add interactive features without needing any specific technical knowledge.
For detailed instructions on customising each tool, see the article dedicated to widgets.
Step 6: Try out other website templates
You can change your website template at any time to preview different designs.
Explore the templates available in your dashboard.
Select a design to instantly see how your content (text, photos) will look.
Step 7: Preview your site on all screen sizes
Before publishing your website, check how your content appears on different types of devices to ensure an optimal experience for your customers.
Select your preferred preview mode: desktop, tablet or mobile.
Check that your text is legible and that your visuals are laid out correctly on each format.
Finalise the last usability details before going live.
💡 Tip: Pay particular attention to the mobile display, as the majority of travellers check your rates and book their stay via their smartphone.
Step 8: Save and activate your website
Once you’ve finished setting up, click ‘Save’ to confirm your settings.
Your website is now live and accessible online. Visitors can now view your offers and make bookings.
❗️Important: to make your website look truly professional and improve its visibility, remember to link it to a custom domain name. This will help with its ranking on Google.
Key points
Simplicity above all: you don’t need to be an IT expert – the tool is designed for holiday let owners.
Mobile optimisation: your website is automatically ‘responsive’ to adapt to your customers’ smartphones.
Direct booking: every button on your website links directly to your elloha booking engine.